PRASAD e-News – August 2009

PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program Expands

Accord, NY – As dental hygienist Michelle Conklin gently explores a student‘s mouth, she tells the 13 year-old, “Your teeth are fantastic.” To another student, she murmurs softly, “Your gums are a little red,” and asks, “Are you brushing twice a day?” Read more…

SHG Motivator Learns to Fight for Justice

When a bold thief stole money that Self-Help Group (SHG) motivator Pranali Patil was waiting to deposit at a bank in District Thane, she pursued justice with a courage and determination that amazed her. Read more…

Meet Miguel Angel León Pineda!

Meet Miguel Angel León Pineda! Miguel has diabetes and lost his sight to cataracts ten years ago, at the age of 40. Through the generosity of our donors, Miguel had surgery and, on June 11, 2009, he saw his mother’s face for the first time since 1999.
 
Prasad de México’s staff and volunteers have restored the eyesight of thousands of people. They have seen this miracle over 18,200 times, and yet Miguel’s recovery is every bit as thrilling as that first cure, which took place a decade ago. Read more…

PRASAD Scholars Give Back

Current and former students of PRASAD’s Scholarship Program in the Tansa Valley, India, gathered on May 31, at PRASAD’S offices there. The event was half reunion, half orientation, and all positive as 127 students discussed their accomplishments and their plans to support the program to ensure its continued success.
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HIV/AIDS Program: “Pratiti’s” Story

According to recent estimates, approximately 2.3 million people in India are living with HIV. As the number of people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS continues to grow, so does the importance of our program in the Tansa Valley. Since its inception, in April 2004, the program has reached more than 60,000 men, women and children.

Even as we respect the privacy of those served at the HIV/AIDS program, we still want to tell you a little about them and how much your support means to them. Here, then, is a story about *Pratiti.

*Names have been changed to respect the privacy of those served at the HIV/AIDS program. Read more…

De la France, Avec l’Amour!

Supporters of PRASAD France served heaping portions of music, dance, food and fine art when they hosted a fundraiser for Prasad France on May 29, at Châteauneuf-les-Martigues, on the beautiful blue Riviera. Read more…

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