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 […]
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 […]
Honoring June 2: Gandhi’s Legacy at the Phoenix Settlement
June 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
In memory of Arun Gandhi (1934–2023) June 2 holds a deep and sacred meaning in the lineage of peace. On this day in 1906, a quiet but profound moment in history unfolded that would echo through generations. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, lovingly known as Bapuji, brought his family to live at the Phoenix Settlement, just outside […]
Gandhi’s Legacy: Celebrating the Power of Ahimsa
October 2, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Today, October 2nd, marks the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as we celebrate the International Day of Nonviolence. Gandhi’s legacy continues to resonate across the world, inspiring millions to embrace peace, love in action, and the transformative power of Ahimsa—nonviolence. Born in 1869, Gandhi dedicated his life to truth, nonviolent principles, and uplifting humanity. […]
Meet Our Panelists: Honoring Nonviolence and Gandhiji’s Jayanti
September 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Ahimsa In Action Transforming the Future Through Nonviolence September 28 – October 4, 2024 AHIMSA – Gandhi: The Power of Powerless Screening for Change October 5, 2024 Panel Discussion As we approach October 5, 2024, and gather to celebrate the International Day of Nonviolence and Gandhiji’s Jayanti, we are honored to introduce the remarkable individuals who […]
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. […]
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 […]
India’s Republic Day and the Path Is Peace
January 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
India’s Republic Day and the Path Is Peace On January 26, 2024, we commemorate organic synchronicities —a day marked not only by historical events but also resonating with the timeless path of peace. This day is a synchronicity of anniversaries, contributing to India’s history and the global call for nonviolence. Vivekananda’s Enduring Legacy: Shaping Minds […]