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ABOUT SAATHII

The Problem

An estimated 5.1 million Indians are infected with HIV/AIDS, making India second in the world to South Africa in number of HIV cases. The epidemic, which began among high-risk groups, is now spreading rapidly amongst the general population. The epidemic is in its early phase, and even a small percentage increase can have detrimental health and socio-economic consequences. Stemming an epidemic of this magnitude requires collaborative work among all stakeholders involved, strong institutional capacities to carry out work, and political commitment at the highest levels both for prevention and treatment.

The Gap

Organizations at the frontlines - government, non-government, community-based, UN, faith-based, private sector agencies and positive networks - are in urgent need of support to strengthen and expand their prevention and treatment services.
 
Our Vision

SAATHII envisions a concerted response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in India.
 
Our Mission

SAATHII strengthens the capacity of organizations working against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in India.

Our Organizational Structure
 
Founded informally in February 2000, SAATHII is now registered as a Charitable Trust (Registration # 637, dated August 2002) with the Sub-Registrar of Charities, in Chennai, India. It is also registered with the Income Tax Department (Permanent Account No. AAETS3446C) and the Directorate of Income Tax Exemptions (No.301-04-05).
 
SAATHII is registered in the U.S.A as a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization.
 
SAATHII has offices in Chennai, Calcutta and U.S.A.
 
SAATHII's Chennai office functions as the administrative headquarters of the organization. Programs in information dissemination, advocacy, training and technical assistance and networking are carried out at this offfice, with a focus on the southern states and in close partnership with Calcutta and SAATHII Connection.

SAATHII's Calcutta office implements programs in training and technical assistance with a focus on building the capacity of sexual health agencies in the eastern states. Networking, advocacy and information dissemination programs are also implemented at Calcutta in collaboration with the Chennai office.
 
SAATHII Connection bridges the human, financial and knowledge resources from the U.S. to the need for increased support by Indian organizations at the frontlines of the HIV/AIDS fight in India.