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PRASAD Project is the global umbrella organization for
a network of national PRASAD entities which operate health
and development programs in India, Mexico and the United
States of America. The PRASAD Project's global headquarters
are located in upstate New York, and there are additional
incorporated PRASAD entities in Australia, France, Italy,
and Spain.
In 1992, The PRASAD Project was incorporated
in the United States as an international not-for-profit
organization in order to make PRASAD's work available
to communities around the world. The headquarters' administrative
and managerial staff raise funds, produce communication
materials, organize events to support and promote PRASAD
worldwide, and maintain global cohesion.
Contact:
Willis Olivo, Headquarters Manager
The PRASAD Project
Tel: 845.434.0376
Email: Prasad@prasad.org
Learn more about the people and activities
of PRASAD around the world:
Australia
In 2002, PRASAD Australia was incorporated to help fund
PRASAD programs. PRASAD Australia's mission is to work
with PRASAD partners in India to build a sustainable
future for children, families and communities living
in conditions of poverty, and to foster opportunities
for their self-reliance.
PRASAD Australia along with PRASAD
fundraising entities around the world have chosen to
adopt specific programs in India and or Mexico in order
to focus fundraising efforts.
By 2011 PRASAD Australia will be
able to fully fund all the projects within PRASAD Chikitsa
that we have chosen to adopt.
Contact:
Peter Raines, Chairperson
PRASAD Australia
PO Box 4105
Alfredton, Victoria
3350 Australia
Email: prasadau@bigpond.net.au
France
In 1996, PRASAD France was incorporated in order to
facilitate European participation in and support of
PRASAD's programs in India and Mexico.
Contact:
Terence Canavaggio, President
PRASAD France
11, rue le Regrattier
75004 Paris
France
Tel: + 33.48.04.35.63
Email: prasad@prasadfrance.org
India
PRASAD's humanitarian work began in India's Tansa Valley,
and initial projects included distributing food, blankets
and clothing to families in need, as well as building
homes. Over the years, the programs evolved to include
medical, community development, nutrition, and education
programs. In 1994, PRASAD formally established the Prasad
Chikitsa Charitable Trust, to continue to expand and
create high-quality programs for people in the Tansa
region. Currently, the Prasad Chikitsa office, located
in Ganeshpuri, India, houses the management and administrative
teams.
Contact:
Email: prasadchikitsa@prasadchikitsa.org
Italy
In 2001, PRASAD Italia was incorporated to help support
PRASAD programs in India. Plans are now underway for
a special art project, proceeds from which will benefit
PRASAD.
Contact:
Paolo Carrelli Palombi
Via T.Monticelli, 2
00197 Roma
ITALIA
Email: p.carrelli@sda.it
Mexico
In 1996, PRASAD de México was founded in order
to provide humanitarian assistance and opportunities
for self-sufficiency to people living in conditions
of poverty in Mexico. PRASAD de México conducted
its first eye camps, in 1997, to perform surgeries to
correct cataracts as well as strabismus, the condition
commonly known as cross-eye. Then, in 1999, PRASAD de
México held its first eye camp for children with
strabismus. PRASAD de México continues to conduct
eye camps throughout rural areas in Mexico. It is headquartered
in Mexico City, and operates with the support of volunteers
and one part-time staff member.
Contact:
Carlos Suárez, General Director
PRASAD de México
Email: csuarezsan@yahoo.com.mx
Spain
Prasad Spain, incorporated in 2003, introduced its Educational
Values Project promotes the essence of the universal
human values in the education of children of any culture,
race, tradition or social status. Prasad Spain also
helps raise funds for PRASAD’S programs throughout
the world.
Contact:
Alexis Courchinoux
Email: alexis.courchinoux@prasadspain.org
USA
Children's Dental Health
Program - New York
The PRASAD Project initiated the Children's Dental Health
Program (CDHP) in Sullivan County, N.Y. in 1996. PRASAD
CDHP provides comprehensive dental services to economically-disadvantaged
school children through programs that focus on education,
prevention, detection and intervention. A mobile clinic
travels from school to school and provides dental exams,
and CDHP's prevention team offers dental health education
in the classrooms.
Contact:
Cecilia Escarra, Program Administrator
Tel: 845.434.0376 ext. 110
Email: ceciliae@prasadproject.org
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