Mission
The American India Foundation Trust (AIF) is committed to improving the lives of India’s underprivileged, with a special focus on women, children, and youth. The Foundation does this through high-impact interventions in education, health, and livelihoods because poverty is multidimensional. Founded over two decades ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, as a humanitarian initiative by the then Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, and the U.S. President, Mr. Bill Clinton, AIF has so far impacted the lives of 20.47 million of India’s poor across 35 States and Union Territories.
Mission
Vision
Vision
Our vision is to collectively and tirelessly work to create a more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant democracy in India where each individual, regardless of location, gender, or social status, can realize their full potential.
We Are AIF
Values
Creativity
Promote inquiry and innovation across all levels of the organization. Build the creative capacity of all stakeholders through openness to new ideas, collaborative problem-solving, cross-functional teamwork, and a multiplicity of perspectives.
Unity
Provide equal opportunities to all to contribute to India’s development. Create a culture of collaboration and teamwork, encouraging information sharing and participatory decision-making.
Respect
Value all individuals and their contributions equally without regard to their race, class, caste, gender, ability, sexuality, or career level. Listen to a diversity of perspectives to promote the most effective approach to collaborative problem-solving. Practice thoughtfulness, kindness, and empathy with all stakeholders.
Integrity
Be honest and truthful in all circumstances while addressing conflict and challenges openly. Uphold the highest ethical standards, including equanimity, transparency and accountability. Resolve disputes and conflicts of interest proactively and fairly.
Excellence
Model continuous improvement, striving every day to best meet the changing needs of India’s poor, while maintaining razor-like focus on the AIF mission and values.
