Despite India's impressive economic growth over recent decades, the country continues to face challenges of poverty, illiteracy, corruption, malnutrition and terrorism. Approximately 70% of the country lives on less than U.S. $2.00 a day. Yet, India is a home to over 3 million NGOs. Many of these leaders are working tirelessly to improve the social conditions of the country.

"Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of India" will challenge students to confront more advanced issues faced by today's social entrepreneurs. The field experience of the course will take students to Mumbai and India. Students will meet Social Entrepreneurs and NGOs working at all societal levels to understand grassroots' needs as well as the overall public health infrastructure in India.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Day # 7 Welcome to New Delhi

Hello from NEW DELHI!

We spent most of the day in transit to New Delhi. In the evening we had the pleasure of meeting Ms.Nandita Chopra from NIH for dinner. She has been working in D.C. for the NIH for many years now, and was recently invited to work in India for their $30.1 billion project through the NIH. Dinner was great, and I am excited for PSI tomorrow!
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