Meet Screening Co-Hosts Co-Host – The Peace Alliance/ Campaign for a Department of Peacebuilding We are thrilled to introduce the co-hosts of our upcoming screening event, starting with The Peace Alliance, a nonprofit organization established on March 31, 2004. Co-founded by peace activist and author Marianne Williamson, The Peace Alliance has dedicated itself to making […]
Meet the Co-Hosts: The Peace Alliance & Ahimsa Peace Institute | Ahimsa in Action
September 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
AHIMSA Gandhi Special Screening and Live Virtual Panel
August 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Announcing a Special Screening of AHIMSA – Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless and a follow-up Live Virtual Panel Discussion The Peace Alliance Celebrating the 61st Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech August 28, 1963 August 28, 2024, marks the 61st anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have […]
Honoring the Collective Spirit of India’s Independence
August 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
India’s Independence Day is a day of celebration, reflection, and deep gratitude. It marks the end of over two centuries of British rule and the birth of a free nation. While Mahatma Gandhi is often revered as the face of the Indian independence movement, it is crucial to recognize the vast collective effort that brought […]
Celebrating Mandela Day and Gandhi’s Legacy: A Journey of Nonviolence
July 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Constitution Hill the site of the nation’s highest courts as well as the Old Fort Prison complex, where South African citizens such as Gandhi and Mandela were once held. Photo by Lynnea Bylund, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 8, 2018. July 18, 2024, marks a significant convergence of two monumental figures in the history of nonviolence. […]
Ahimsa Peace Institute Statement on the Recent Political Violence
July 13, 2024 by 1 Comment
We are deeply saddened by the political violence at the former President Trump rally. This violent act is a reminder of the urgent need for peace and nonviolence in our society. At the Ahimsa Peace Institute, we firmly believe that our survival and progress depend on our commitment to Ahimsa—the practice of love in action. […]
Inspiring a Movement of Love and Nonviolence in Brazil
June 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
June 22, 2024: A Day of Enlightening Presentations The bustling city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was the epicenter of an inspiring event on June 22, 2024. NIC (Núcleo de Integração das Ciências) hosted a day filled with thought-provoking presentations from distinguished speakers across various fields, including university professors, civic leaders, and integrative doctors. Pictures Above: […]
Spreading the Message of Nonviolence: A Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi
June 20, 2024 by 3 Comments
Spreading the Message of Nonviolence: A Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi As we reflect on the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the importance of spreading the message of nonviolence remains as vital as ever. In an era where communication and connectivity have transcended geographical boundaries, the principles Gandhi championed can reach and inspire a global audience, […]
Welcoming Emilia Queiroga Barros to Ahimsa Peace Institute Board of Directors
June 17, 2024 by 2 Comments
I recently traveled to Belo Horizonte, Brazil for NIC’s event on June 21 and 22. I’m excited to announce that my longtime friend and collaborator since 1997, Emilia Queiroga Barros, is opening a new Nucleus of Sciences Integration (NIC) office headquartered in Belo Horizonte. We are thrilled to welcome her to our Ahimsa Peace Institute […]
Commemorating the Rivonia Trial 60th Anniversary: A Legacy of Courage and Justice
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
“Uncle Kathy” Ahmed Kathrada, in his own words June 9, 2014. – www.gandhitour.info/safrica Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the Rivonia Trial, a landmark event in the history of South Africa and the global struggle for human rights. The trial, which began in October 1963 and concluded in June 1964, saw Nelson Mandela and […]
President Nelson Mandela’s Inauguration Speech: May 10, 1994
May 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
President Nelson Mandela’s Inauguration Speech: May 10, 1994. Introduction: May 10, 1994, marked a pivotal moment in history as South Africa witnessed the inauguration of its first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s journey from prisoner to president symbolized hope, reconciliation, and the triumph of the human spirit over oppression. His inaugural address not only […]
Freedom Day Nelson Mandela’s Historic Vote: 30 Years Since His First Time at the Ballot Box
April 27, 2024 by 2 Comments
Image 1: Nelson Mandela Freedom Day casting his vote in the 1994 elections. Image 2: Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa. Image 3: Gentlemen that walked Nelson Mandela up to the voting booth to cast his vote April 27, 1994. Image 4: Ohlange High School near Durban, South Africa where Mandela cast his ballot on 4.27.1994. […]
Honoring Arun Gandhi: A Legacy of Nonviolence
April 14, 2024 by 4 Comments
As we honor the first birth anniversary of Arun Gandhi April 14, 1934, since his passing on May 2, 2023, the Ahimsa Peace Institute stands in reverence to the profound impact he left on the world. Arun Gandhi, the 5th grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, dedicated his life to the principles of nonviolence, spreading his message […]
Celebrating the Legacy of Nonviolence: Reflections on the Season for Nonviolence Journey
April 3, 2024 by 2 Comments
As the Season for Nonviolence draws to a close, we reflect on the impactful journey of advocating for peace and nonviolence. Throughout this season, we’ve been privileged to engage in various initiatives aimed at promoting peace and nonviolence in our communities and beyond. From the opening day of the Season, where we honored the legacies […]
Remembering Sharpeville: A Turning Point in South African History
March 21, 2024 by 1 Comment
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21 Humanity, not racism! The Sharpeville Massacre stands as a stark reminder of the brutality of apartheid-era South Africa and the courageous struggle for human rights. On March 21, 1960, 64 years ago the township of Sharpeville in South Africa’s Transvaal Province became the site of […]
Gandhi’s Salt March: A Journey of Ahimsa
March 12, 2024 by 1 Comment
Gandhi during the Salt March, March 1930 March 12th holds a special place in history as it marks the anniversary of the iconic Gandhi Salt March, also known as the Salt Satyagraha. This 24-day journey, spanning from March 12th to April 6th, 1930, stands as a testament to the power of satyagraha in the face […]