Who We Are
The PRASAD Project is an international not-for-profit
organization committed to improving the quality of life
of economically disadvantaged people by honoring human
dignity and fostering self-reliance.
The PRASAD Project was initiated
in 1992 by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, the spiritual head
of the Siddha
Yoga path. The humanitarian work of PRASAD manifests
core values of the Siddha
Yoga mission - selfless service, enduring commitment
and respect for all people, regardless of their race
or belief.
What We Do
PRASAD’s mission is to uplift communities through
health, education and sustainable development programs.
Over 70,000 people a year are direct recipients of PRASAD’s
work around the world. Whether through the mobile dental
clinic in Sullivan and Ulster Counties, NY, the newly
established hospital in Maharashtra, India, or eye camps
in Mexico, the goal of each PRASAD organization is the
same – to provide the resources to help people
help themselves, their community and their natural surroundings.
PRASAD's work began in the Tansa
region of Maharashtra, India, a rural area with a population
of about 200,000. Until PRASAD introduced a mobile health
care clinic into the region in the late 1970s, basic
medical care for most people was physically and financially
inaccessible. Over the years, as volunteers learned
more about the needs of the community from the people
they served, PRASAD's initiatives expanded to include
scholarships that support the education and training
of many young people, and community development projects
that foster sustainability. In addition, eye care is
provided at a permanent eye clinic and at regular cataract-surgery
eye camps, meals are served to children daily, and a
HIV program was initiated in 2004.
The PRASAD Project's incorporation
in the United States in 1992 led to a period of accelerated
expansion. In addition to efforts in India, PRASAD launched
programs in the U.S. and Mexico. In upstate New York
a mobile dental clinic provides care to children in
need and eye care remains the central focus in Mexico.
Our Supporters
The PRASAD Project receives financial support from international
donors and a range of private, corporate and non-profit
sources. We are grateful for the support we continue
to receive and are honored to share these abundant gifts.
Click here to learn more about PRASAD
Worldwide.
Read our Milestones,
and learn more about PRASAD's history.
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