How does AID work with other groups on the field? Is AID associated with DYFI?
In Tamil Nadu, AID is sending funds through AID-India which has taken up massive coordination work with several groups on the ground. This includes reputed science movements such as Tamil Nadu Science Forum, Pondicherry Science Forum, community health organizations involved in the People’s Health Movement, local women’s and youth organizations, advocacy groups such as India Together and Environment Support Group, and individuals from various companies and groups. The tremendous coordination work involved is described in the detailed report written by Dr. Balaji Sampath, one of our chief full-time organizers in India. www.aidindia.org/updates/6.html There have been questions about the mention of DYFI (Democratic Youth Federation of India) in some of the reports, in light of their political affiliations. Firstly, note that DYFI does not receive any funds either from AID or AID-India. It is one of the youth organizations whose volunteers are involved in the relief work. Secondly, as descr
