Chandra Anil volunteered for 3 years from 2000 to 2003 for AID-India in Chennai before quitting her job to work on education programmes full time. Since mid 2004, AID Austin has been supporting Chandra with a Saathiship.

Inherently interested in education, she was part of the coordination team for the Makkal Palli Iyakkam education programme that was active in around 250 villages in TamilNadu. She worked towards setting up around 50 primary education centers in Chennai. Coordinating these initiatives involved conceptualizing the programme structure, training, field visits and local youth group and volunteer motivation. At present she helps in coordinating the primary education programmes in TamilNadu where AID has a direct presence as well as programmes with other groups in around 300 villages. For education initiatives, she coordinates with the Pratham network in India, sharing resources and ideas. more...

• A report on Reading Program
• Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)
• An interview with chandra
• More on Chandra's Education efforts
• About AID Saathi Program