Our mission
AID India’s mission is to empower socially disadvantaged people through socio economic development programs and education by providing micro credit and training in the areas of health, human rights and utilization of resources for income generation. This enables poor women, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups in society to become economically self sustainable, independent, confident and aware of their rights.

Our philosophy
In India people from different cultures, casts and religions live together in harmony. The strength of Indian society may be found in the unity among the people despite of the many differences among them. That is why we describe its strength as “unity in diversity”. We can also find “unity in diversity” in the projects of AID INDIA. Our projects are the outcome of feelings and activities of people from different backgrounds.

An important aspect of our Self Help Groups is for example that any member belonging to any kind of situation and differences is eligible to become member of the group. The members accept each others differences and they work, cooperate and collaborate together. They become stronger by combining their power and strength. The reason behind their success is unity among them; unity in minds and unity in taking decisions.

At our orphanage the Island of Hope in Virudhunagar we can also see “unity in diversity”. There are a number of differences in the children (caste, age, religion, sex etc.) but we can see unity in their minds and feelings. These children are an example to society; they live happily and in peace together!

AID INDIA is a member of the Humanist Movement. Humanism and the philosophy of “unity in diversity” go hand in hand. Humanism indicates that people should respect each other despite of religion, sex, caste, culture etc. You can find more about the Humanist Movement by clicking on Humanist Movement in the “Who we are” menu.