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2011: PRASAD CDHP receives NYSDF GKAS for 2nd time
PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) received the Give Kids a Smile Award from the New York State Dental Foundation for the second time. This award is in recognition
A humbling first experience
I would like to share my 1st experience with PRASAD in 1996. I was a volunteer with the mobile van hospital going to different villages each day of week. It
2010: Flood relief in Pakistan
In partnership with Direct Relief International, PRASAD raised funds for medical material aid for those affected by the floods in Pakistan.
2010: PRASAD Facebook page launched
In 2010, PRASAD launched a Facebook page to enjoy the benefits of sharing updates via social media with our supporters.
2010: Accredited Social Health Activist Program begins
PRASAD Midwife Program expands and evolves into the Accredited Social Health Activist Training Program.
2010: Earthquake in Chile
On February 27, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, leaving wide areas of destruction. PRASAD raised funds to help those who were affected.
2009: PRASAD Chikitsa receives Best NGO
PRASAD Chikitsa receives award for the Best NGO for HIV prevention and control in rural areas.
2009: PRASAD CDHP receives GKAS Award
PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) received the Give Kids a Smile Award from the New York State Dental Foundation. This award is in recognition of the program’s excellence
2008: Orchard and second crop initiative launched
The orchard and second crop initiative was created to help farmers harvest year-round crops for sustenance and income. (This project later expanded into the organic farming initiative in 2012.)
2007: The PRASAD Project is granted Special Consultative Status
The PRASAD Project is granted Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
2005: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief in U.S.
When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the US, PRASAD collaborated with Direct Relief International to provide emergency aid where it was most needed.
2005: HIV Detection Initiative Among Women
Initiative established to detect HIV among pregnant women to prevent transmission to their babies.