Aide et Action (AEA) was founded in 1981 as a secular, apolitical, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Paris, France. Over the years AEA established its presence in 19 countries across South Asia, South East Asia, Africa and Europe.
In 1981, AEA, began operations in India and got registered in 1988 as a not-for-profit organisation under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013). Today the India operation is part of the larger South Asia operations comprising Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan.The operations in India are managed through 6 offices with Chennai as the India headquarters.
Our Programme Priorities
Access & Quality Education for primary & secondary level (AQE)
Facilitating increased civic engagement and accountability for equitable access to quality education.
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)
Innovating, facilitating, stimulating & enriching environment for cognitive and lifelong development in young children (0-8 years old)
Lifelong learning & vocational training
Strengthening resilience amongst the underprivileged through sustainable livelihoods.
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