The Light He Left for Us For Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Nonviolence October 2, 2026 — 157th Anniversary of the Birth of Mahatma Gandhi A child was born beneath India’s sky, with no great trumpet sounding. No one could know how far his steps would travel round the world. He learned that […]
Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day
September 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Today, the world observes the International Day of Peace, a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981, September 21 was designated in 2001 as an annual day of global ceasefire and nonviolence. This year’s theme, “Invest in Peace: […]
Gandhian Studies Comes to UNLV OLLI
July 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This summer marked a meaningful milestone for Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute d/b/a Ahimsa Peace Institute as the first offering of Gandhian Studies: Roots of Relationship was presented through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The ten-week course explores the lessons Mahatma Gandhi shared with his grandson, Arun Gandhi, on building […]
From Kolhapur to Las Vegas
June 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
AVANI and GWEI-API Partnership Update, January–June 2026 The partnership between AVANI in Kolhapur, India, and Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute d/b/a Ahimsa Peace Institute (GWEI-API) continues to demonstrate how constructive action can create meaningful change across communities and continents. During the first half of 2026, our organizations strengthened programs supporting organic farming, women’s empowerment, education, and […]
Planting Seeds of Peace
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
GWEI-API Brings Peace Education Resources to Clark County Schools During the first half of 2026, Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute d/b/a Ahimsa Peace Institute (GWEI-API) expanded its commitment to peace education through a partnership with the Clark County School District (CCSD), placing Peace Education Book Bundles into five schools across Southern Nevada. The initiative reflects a […]
Avani Is My Heart, Three Years in Continuation
May 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
May 2, 2026 Three Years in Continuation of a Living Legacy On May 2, 2023, Arun Gandhi left his physical body at Avani. Three years later, we do not mark this day in loss.We mark it in continuation. In his final days, Arun spoke clearly and simply.“Avani is my heart.” Those words were not symbolic.They […]
Jesse Jackson and the Season for Nonviolence
February 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Moral Architecture of the Season for NonviolenceOctober 8, 1941 to February 17, 2026 The Season for Nonviolence, established in 1998 and launched at the United Nations, emerged as a structured global observance linking the commemorative arc between January 30, the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, and April 4, the assassination of […]
The Ground of Peace, Consciousness, and Human Continuity
January 1, 2026 by 2 Comments
At a time when humanity faces profound social division and global instability, the question of unity has become urgent rather than theoretical. For the Ahimsa Peace Institute, this question has always been central. The concept of Prior Unity offers a foundational reframing of existence itself. It affirms that unity is not something humanity must construct […]
AVANI Kolhapur: A Year of Hope, Healing & Action
October 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
For over three decades, AVANI Sanstha, has stood as a beacon of dignity and empowerment in Kolhapur, India. Through its Home for Girls, Waste Management Programs, and Women’s Empowerment Initiatives, AVANI continues to transform lives across Maharashtra. The past year reflects their ongoing dedication to ahimsa in action — turning compassion into tangible social change. AVANI […]
Ahimsa in Action | UN WSSD2 | Doha, Qatar 2025
October 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Gandhi’s Legacy for a Just and Inclusive Future Rooted in Gandhi’s timeless principle of Ahimsa (nonviolence), this gathering reflects humanity’s shared pursuit of justice, equity, and peace in action. Thirty years after the first World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) in Copenhagen, the global community gathers again in Doha, Qatar, for the Second World Summit […]
A Call for Ahimsa on His 156th Birth Anniversary
October 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
On October 2nd, the world pauses to honor Mahatma Gandhi: born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat, remembered not only as the Father of the Indian Nation but also as a beacon of ahimsa (nonviolence) and satyagraha (truth-force) for all humanity. This date is recognized globally as the International Day of Nonviolence, reminding us that peace […]
Doha Airstrike and the Fragility of Peace Forums
September 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
As the world prepares to gather for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) in Doha, a forum dedicated to justice, unity, and sustainable peace, we awaken to the tragic irony of violence at the doorstep of diplomacy. Today, an Israeli airstrike reportedly targeted Hamas leaders based in Doha as part of an operation […]
Shreya’s Journey: From Loss to Resilience with Avani’s Support
September 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
At Avani, each child’s story carries a message of courage. Shreya’s journey is one of resilience, education, and hope for a brighter future. Avani believes in equality, justice, and the desire to break the cycles of poverty and exploitation. Avani helps children, women, and communities who face social and financial challenges to rebuild their lives […]
723: A Decade of Ahimsa and the Dream of One Humanity
July 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Commemorating 10 Years of United Nations ECOSOC Consultative Status July 23, 2015 – July 23, 2025 Honoring the 30th Anniversary of the UN World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) On July 23, 2015, the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute received United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) consultative status a date already imbued with our spiritual […]
Mandela Day and Gandhi’s Departure from South Africa
July 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
July 18 is more than a date. It marks the convergence of two monumental legacies in nonviolence. We honor Nelson Mandela, born on this day in 1918, whose unwavering stand for justice and human dignity reshaped the soul of South Africa. Mandela Day is a global call to action to uplift others through service and […]