"There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women." – Kofi Annan This #InternationalDayoftheGirl, we celebrate the immense potential of #girls and their crucial role in building human capital. Educating girls isn’t just about individual empowerment, but uplifting entire communities and driving #sustainabledevelopment. Girls who are educated, invest in their families, break intergenerational cycles of #poverty, and contribute to stronger #economies. #AIFT is proud to align with the theme ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future,’ championing the bold dreams of young #women and supporting their journey by improving access to the resources, #skills, and rights they deserve. But, the reality is stark: nearly one in four #adolescentgirls—almost twice the rate of boys—are still out of #school. This profoundly impacts their future, limiting their choices and opportunities. That’s where AIFT’s Digital Equalizer (#DE) program comes in, breaking these barriers. Through the use of #technology, we are empowering girls in #governmentschools to stay in education, equipping them with future-ready #skills through techno pedagogy and #STEM methods. The program not only motivates girls to dream big but also enhances #teachers’ capacities, improving learning outcomes. One such inspiring student is Archana Nishad—a sensational young girl who refused to back down. She went from the brink of dropping out of school to dreaming big in STEM and representing her state on the national stage. Curious about her inspiring journey? Join us and take a look at this future Civil Engineer! #DayofTheGirl #OurEqualFuture #HappyGirlChildDay2024 #DigitalGenerationOurGeneration #sdg4 #sdg5
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The American India Foundation Trust (AIF) is committed to improving the lives of India’s underprivileged, with a special focus on women, children, and youth. The Foundation does this through high-impact interventions in education, health, and livelihoods because poverty is multidimensional. Founded over two decades ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, as a humanitarian initiative by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji and Bill Clinton, American India Foundation Trust (AIF) has impacted the lives of 16.51 million of India’s poor across 35 States and Union Territories of India.
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"You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." – Jon Kabat-Zinn This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let's reflect on the profound impact of mental health in the workplace and some common myths around it. For each individual, mental well-being forms the foundation of #productivity, #happiness, and personal fulfilment. We spend most of our waking hours at work, and when #mentalhealth struggles go unaddressed, they chip away at our confidence, focus, and sense of purpose. It’s okay to not be okay, but it’s crucial to seek help, build resilience, and embrace support when needed. However, mental health is not just an individual concern—it’s crucial to organizational success. Poor mental health costs the global #economy over $1 trillion annually in lost productivity due to absenteeism and presenteeism. Prioritizing mental health isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s smart #business. With this year’s theme, "It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace," let's create and celebrate #safeworkplaces that foster open dialogue about mental health and empower #employees to feel valued, safe, and supported, creating a culture where mental well-being is prioritized for everyone. #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthAtWork #OnMyMind #WorldMentalHealthDay2024
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Despite the challenges Ruksina faced in Nuh—caring for five #children, her mother-in-law, and a husband battling alcoholism—she refused to let her circumstances define her. Instead, she found strength in opportunity. Through AIFT's Self-Employment Tailor Skilling Project, part of the Market Aligned Skills Training (#MAST) initiative, supported by the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (#IRFC) and the National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation(#NBCFDC), Ruksina discovered a new path. She quickly mastered stitching and tailoring, recognizing the demand for salwar suits in her community. What began as small neighborhood orders soon grew into larger requests from local vendors. Her new skills not only made her the breadwinner for her family but also ensured her children stayed in school. With the project’s #marketlinkage support, her business thrived, and so did her ambitions. Now, Ruksina dreams of expanding her operations with a #Juki machine and turning her home into a stitching center to empower other women. Through this transformative project, 500 women in #Nuh and #Haridwar have mastered #tailoring #skills, with 380 already launching their own businesses and earning through work orders received during training— with the "earn while you learn" model in action. Ruksina’s story is just the beginning—many more are crafting their way to a brighter future. Stay tuned! #SkillDevelopment #TrainingForSuccess #SelfEmployment #Livelihoods #AIFImpact #AmericanIndiaFoundationTrust ##SustainableLivelihoods #WomenEmpowerment Manisha Tripathi Bandana Rai Jitendra Rawat
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What unites 925 beneficiaries, 274 dedicated frontline workers, and 48 villages across Haridwar this #PoshanMaah? It’s the power of #collaboration and the drive to fight #malnutrition! This September, as part of #PoshanMaah – an initiative of the Department of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Women and Child Development, AIFT’s #MANSI equipped hundreds of ASHAs and Anganwadi Workers with anemia prevention and sustainable nutrition practices. These health warriors led the charge in remote villages, guiding families to grow home-to-kitchen gardens using locally sourced, nutrient-rich foods. Their vibrant Poshan Rangolis weren’t just art—they became practical learning tools, inspiring families to adopt healthier diets for children and mothers alike. And that’s not all! Personalized counseling for mothers on breastfeeding and nutrition further empowered communities to combat malnutrition through collaborative, real-world solutions. These efforts, alongside the tireless work of frontline health workers, have amplified #PoshanMaah2024, providing participants with the knowledge and tools they need to nurture #health, #wellness, and immunity to #disease and malnutrition. In #Haridwar, these initiatives are part of AIFT’s ongoing mission to reshape maternal and child health. Since 2015, AIFT’s health programs have impacted 574,139 lives and trained over 1,270 healthcare workers. #HealthForAll #NutritiousDietsForEveryone #EverydayHealth #PoshanSePoshitBharat #PublicHealth
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On the 155th Gandhi Jayanti, AIFT takes inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s belief in #Sarvodaya—the upliftment of all—by focusing on empowering India’s most #marginalized communities. In line with his vision of self-reliance and dignity for every individual, AIFT’s work in poverty alleviation mirrors Gandhi’s ideals, through initiatives that provide #women, #youth, and differently-abled individuals the #skills and #opportunities to break free from the cycle of #poverty; ensure #health equity for disenfranchised populations, and democratize #education through technology. Today, we honor Gandhi’s legacy—not just in words, but in action by building together a #nation where learning, dignity, and health are universal. #GandhiJayanti #EmpowerTheFuture #EducationForAll #SustainableLivelihoods #HealthForAll #MahatmaGandhi #NonViolence
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Can a single initiative transform an entire community’s #education system? With 506,340 #children and 29,700 community members impacted, the answer is a resounding yes! Today, as HDFC Bank and American India Foundation proudly handed over their coveted Learning Resource Centers (#LRCs) in #Odisha, to the local community and administration, they also handed over the baton of educational #innovation, dignity, and #empowerment. Presided over by Hon’ble Shri kanak vardhan singh deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, the handover highlights the program’s deep commitment to building resilient, #sustainable, and scalable systems that engineer deeply entrenched #communityownership. These 72 LRCs, established under the Learning Continuum Program (#LCP) supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan and AIFT’s Learning and Migration Program (#LAMP), breathed new life into 4200+ schools in #Odisha and #Jharkhand, improving access and equity for rural #students. And the cascading impact is profound. In partnership with the government of Odisha and Jharkhand, 18 Block Resource Centers (#BRCs) have been set up to focus on #teacher training and remedial education; 11,140 teachers have been trained to deliver personalized instruction and improve grade-level competencies; and average scores in Grades 6-8 have risen by 36 percentage points in #Odia, 44 in #Science, and 35 in #Mathematics (Grade 6), proving the program’s effectiveness in enhancing learning outcomes. Today, when the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Odisha, said “Sometimes I wish I were a child and I want to come to the school and study”, he echoed all our collective emotions. That is the legacy of this partnership, and we have HDFC Bank to thank for it. #EducationForAll #STEMEducation #LAMP #HDFCSupport #SDG4 #SDG5 #AIFImpact #AmericanIndiaFoundationTrust #Nuapada #Balangir Harit Talwar Nusrat Pathan Mathew Joseph Swaroop Sharma Ritesh Sinha Amit Shekhar Chandan Kumar Nayak Kamesh Sanghi Smruti Das Vinod xavier Kavita Srivastava Ashish Chaudhary Barun Kumar
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"Talk is cheap. Words are plentiful. Deeds are precious." – Ross Perot At AIFT, we truly live by this motto! Just take a look at the incredible PwD Job Fairs organized by our ambitious Ability Based Livelihoods Empowerment Program (#ABLE). As we wrapped up the last year with fairs across 6 cities, empowering over 650 #PwDs, and an impressive 437 landing job offers from outstanding #inclusiveemployers, the success spoke for itself! This week as the #DeafAwarenessWeek came to a close, AIFT came back for an encore, immaculately executing a unique #jobfair in #Delhi, dedicated to empowering individuals with hearing impairments! The fair brought together 67 talented candidates and top companies like Amazon and IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd). The result? Nearly 40% of the aspirants received on-the-spot job offers while many others moved on to second-round interviews. Let’s carry forward the spirit of this week by continuing to champion inclusivity, break down barriers, and ensure that the future is truly #accessible for all. #InclusiveEmployment #EmpowerPwDs #IDSL #EveryVoiceCounts #job #jobalert #inclusionmatters #disabilityinclusion #DEI #IWDP Kamesh Sanghi Manoj Balachandran Bandana Rai
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This year, the #WorldContraceptionDay’s theme – Your Future. Your Choice. Your Contraception – shines a light on how #contraception empowers individuals, especially #women, to take control of their #reproductivehealth and make informed #familyplanning decisions for a healthier #future. Yet, for many, like Mausina, a 28-year-old mother from Khanpur Village in #Haridwar, barriers such as misinformation, religious beliefs, and societal pressures persist. #Pregnant with her fifth child and struggling to support her family in a cramped single-room home, she had never considered family planning, until health workers Meenakshi and Santosh from AIFT’s #PublicHealth program - #MANSI 2.0 stepped in. Explaining the associated health risks, they raised awareness about the importance of contraception in preventing unplanned pregnancies, reducing maternal and infant mortality, and promoting economic stability. Though Mausina’s husband initially resisted, ASHA didi’s ongoing support helped change his and his family’s outlook. After delivering a healthy baby boy, Mausina chose #sterilization, finding a new sense of stability and hope for her family. By focusing on #education and access to contraceptive methods, AIFT’s Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative (#MANSI) in collaboration with #ASHAworkers, is equipping women with the tools they need to make informed choices, thereby improving their overall health, giving them more control over their lives, and providing opportunities for their families. For #women in underserved #communities, these efforts are essential to breaking cycles of hardship. In the context of poverty, this access can be transformative, fostering greater agency and contributing to broader goals of #genderequality and #sustainable development. #PublicHealth #BirthControl #ThePowerOfOptions #ContraceptiveChoices #WCD2024 Kamesh Sanghi Kavita Chauhan
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#DigitalEqualizer (DE) comes calling! You know #DE, right? Our award-winning program that’s transformed over 46,000 #schools and impacted a whopping 8.3 million #students and #teachers! Ready to be part of something this incredible? We sure are! Time to grow the #AIFT family! 1. Project Lead Are you a strategic thinker ready to drive change? As a Project Lead, you will oversee planning, implementation, reporting, and compliance for our initiatives. Your expertise will align project goals with our mission while managing approvals, communication, and HR functions. You’ll monitor budgets, engage stakeholders and donors, drive evaluations, and represent the organization across government partners. #ApplyNow to join our dynamic team! https://lnkd.in/gVsYxF35 2. STEM Trainers As a #STEM trainer, you’ll deliver training on Techno-pedagogy, manage databases, track student progress, and develop STEM kits. Additionally, you'll coordinate program delivery, organize events, and liaise with officials to amplify our impact. If you're passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovators, we want to hear from you! #ApplyNow! #Gurugram, Lucknow: https://lnkd.in/gPr_5SXn 3. Cluster Coordinator As a Cluster Coordinator, you will organize field visits to orient teachers and students on techno-pedagogy and STEM activities. You'll manage data collection and reporting, ensuring program effectiveness and timely implementation while meeting performance benchmarks. Building stakeholder relationships and reporting case studies will also be key. If you're ready to be the force to transform STEM education, #ApplyNow! Gurugram, #Lucknow: https://lnkd.in/g9QxwQ58 Eager to advance your career? Your search ends here! #HiringNow #Education #DevelopmentSectorJobs #SocialSectorJobs #ProjectLead #JoinOurTeam #JobsInEducation #AIFCareers #NonprofitJobs #BangaloreJobs #JobsInEducation #DelhiNCRJobs #JobsInUP #HiringAlert
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The #InternationalDayofSignLanguages is a powerful reminder of the need to celebrate and preserve the linguistic identity and cultural #diversity of the Deaf community. At AIFT, our flagship #Livelihoods program, #ABLE (Ability-Based Livelihood Empowerment), is committed to empowering Persons with Disabilities (#PwDs) by creating an ecosystem that integrates them into the active workforce. This year, embracing the theme ‘Sign up for Sign Languages,’ AIFT hosted a virtual workshop with leading organizations. Participants gained invaluable insights into the world of deafness and discovered the significance of Indian Sign Language, learning to sign the alphabet, numbers, and essential workplace vocabulary. They left the session with a renewed commitment to championing inclusivity in their workplaces and beyond. Earlier this year, we also launched DI-verse, India’s first Disability Inclusion Certification, helping corporations seamlessly integrate #accessibility into their operations—from #communication to #hiring practices. Over the past decade, ABLE has trained more than 18,000 PwDs and secured jobs for over 10,000, partnering with 1,800+ inclusive employers. Additionally, our free Indian Sign Language course, with 15 comprehensive modules, helps break communication barriers and promote inclusivity. Today, let’s explore 5 common Indian Sign Language (#ISL) gestures that enhance workplace inclusivity and foster meaningful connections in building a truly accessible society. Click on the link or scan the QR code in the video to enrol for AIFT’s free ISL course: https://shorturl.at/opar8 #IDSL #InclusiveCommunication #CorporateInclusion #DiverseWorkplace #AccessibilityMatters #EveryVoiceCounts Moody's Corporation TATA AIG General Insurance Company Limited Godrej Properties Limited Compass Group India Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited NatWest Group CecureUs Zomato Backyard Creators Amagi Media Niva Bupa Health Insurance VGM Consultants Private Limited (An ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified company) Infosys IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) TMI e2E Academy Kamesh Sanghi Manoj Balachandran Bandana Rai