Amid the tragic devastation caused by the Gujarat earthquake, the then US President Bill Clinton and the then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee recognized the need for a philanthropy platform that connects the world’s two largest democracies and provides a trusted bridge for meaningful participation in India’s democratic and economic growth. The American India Foundation was thus born. AIF has since built on this vision and created countless opportunities for India’s poor to live successful, productive lives while creating meaningful social impact at scale, changing the lives of more than 20.47 million Indians across 35 States and Union Territories of India.
AIF plays an ever important role in bringing together Americans and Indians to become active contributors to India’s development. By supporting the AIF bridge, you are not only helping AIF remain a bastion of opportunity for the country’s poor, but also helping its democracy to thrive and flourish.
– President William J. Clinton
Driven by values of transparency, secularism, and non-partisanship, with the support of its partners, AIF continues to support communities and transform India into a more equitable, and vibrant country. With a special focus on women, children, and the youth, the Foundation delivers high-impact interventions in the most essential areas of need: Education, Health, and Livelihoods.
