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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]