Tag: Tamil Nadu
The latest news from our team, partners, and supporters.
APRIL 9, 2014 | for HIV/AIDS
World-class audiovisual facilities donate services to TeachAids
It costs $2,000,000 to create a single episode of The Simpsons, an animated sitcom of similar length to the TeachAids animated tutorials. To create the same high-quality products as commercial endeavors and then distribute them for free under our Creative Commons License, we rely on the generosity of countless individuals and organizations who are invested...
DECEMBER 1, 2013 | for HIV/AIDS
India's most celebrated cultural icons join TeachAids
For World AIDS Day, we announced the development of 8 new versions of the TeachAids software, which would not be possible without the countless number of individuals working behind-the-scenes to donate their time and talent toward creating the highest-quality education materials and making them available for free. Two of our talented and multilingual celebrities, Anushka Shetty...
DECEMBER 1, 2013 | for HIV/AIDS
New TeachAids software for more than 100MM in 2014
See photos from the TeachAids Pan-India Media Launch For World AIDS Day 2013, TeachAids is unveiling eight new previews of our HIV education animations. Available in four languages, the new animated software will star 16 celebrated icons who represent each region's most recognized names, all who have graciously donated their voices and likenesses to the new...
NOVEMBER 25, 2013 | for HIV/AIDS
Celebrated cultural icon and philanthropist Suriya joins TeachAids
“I am proud to be associated with TeachAids, and I applaud their noble work in educating our young Indians. Let’s join hands to eradicate AIDS.” – Suriya Suriya is one of the most celebrated actors in India and one of the most recognized names in Tamil cinema. Suriya has graciously donated his time for the role...
NOVEMBER 24, 2013 | for HIV/AIDS
Rang De Basanti's Siddharth joins TeachAids
“Through the TeachAids animations, I’m endorsing curiosity, which is one of my favorite virtues. You have to ask questions, you have to ask them again and again until you know exactly what you’re asking for and you get your answers and are satisfied with the replies you get, especially when it comes to topics like...
OCTOBER 20, 2013 | for HIV/AIDS
Award-winning actress Anushka Shetty continues support for TeachAids
Celebrated South Indian actress Anushka Shetty has donated her talents to TeachAids once again, voicing the female doctor in the upcoming Tamil language version of the animated software. She will be starring across from Shruti Haasan, reprising the role she played as the female doctor in the Telugu language version. Shetty’s tremendous cross-cultural appeal and...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 | for HIV/AIDS
Award-winning actress Shruti Haasan continues support for TeachAids
"For me, it's all about taking some time off from work to do something important." – Shruti Haasan In addition to donating her voice for the Indian English and Hindi versions of the TeachAids animations (with co-star Shabana Azmi), Shruti Haasan has generously volunteered once again to share her time and talent with TeachAids. This time,...
AUGUST 20, 2013 | for HIV/AIDS
Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society commits to using TeachAids across state of 72 million
Joining other Indian states such as Assam and Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu has made a formal commitment to use the TeachAids software as part of its HIV prevention and behavior change communication campaign. The Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) partnered with TeachAids to develop culturally appropriate animations. The locally customized materials will be integrated...
