AIF Raises $1.35 Million, With Large Funds Coming From Non-Indians to Help India During the Heartbreaking Pandemic
BOSTON On a groundbreaking day for the New England chapter of American India Foundation or AIF this Saturday, the non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of India’s underprivileged, raised $1.35 million during a Zoom fundraising drive.
Nationwide, AIF has received support from major corporations and individuals in excess of $23 million, Raj Sharma, one of the organizers of the local fund raiser, told INDIA New England News. He said New England fundraising was inspired by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Jonathan Bush.
Mr. Bush’s match of $500,000 was enthusiastically received. He made a passionate speech on his connection to India and attributed the success of athenahealth care to the 8,000-plus employees based in India.
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BOSTON During its 18
th annual Woman of the Year awards show that honors 20 Outstanding Women from various fields, INDIA New England News this year will bestow a special recognition to Circle of Hope, an affiliate of American India Foundation. Circle of Hope promotes philanthropy among women across the United States.
Circle of Hope was co-founded by Bostonians Nirmala Garimella and Farida Kathawalla. It’s lead volunteer program and communications lead is Alankrita Narang. Other members include: Nalini Sharma, Pratima Srinivasan, Namita Krishnan, Preetha Chally, Sangita Thakore, Sharda Kaul, Maeghan Oberoi, Anu Chitrapu, Mona Godbole, Neeru Oberoi, Tanuja Sud, Vibhu Nagral, Deepa Acharya, Mithu Bhargava, Asha Shah, Sabera Shah, Meena Subramanyam, Dr Madhavi Reddy, Farhat Rangwalla, Manisha Eckton, Asha Patel and Veena Handa.