- Maitri Pune
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Maitri Pune is a volunteer non-governmental organization based in Pune, India whose work includes helping tribals in the Melghat and Marathwada regions. They have helped to lower the infant mortality rate, along with raising agricultural production and increasing AIDS awareness. In recent years they have expanded their reach to include natural disaster relief and a helpline for AIDS awareness which was receiving 1,500 calls a day as of 2009.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ Anand, Shambhavi; Samarpita Banerjee (05-19-2009). "With Maitri, weekends get a new meaning". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/With-Maitri-weekends-get-a-new-meaning/articleshow/4549109.cms. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "Appeal for Aid". Express India. 08-12-2006. http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=196533. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
External links
- Official website
- NGO to start drive against malnutrition in Melghat The Times of India
- Govt apathy main reason for backwardness in Melghat The Times of India
Categories:- Non-governmental organisations based in India
- Pune
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