The best part of being in Bangalore is that I get a constant scintilla of Gurudev Sri Sri RAVI SHANKAR and ambience of Art of living Bangalore ashram.
WHO IS FOUNDER OF ART OF LIVING
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has united people of different races, traditions, economic and social status, and nationalities. This community, spanning 156 countries, has created a one-world spiritual family.
Gurudev founded The Art of Living as an international, non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization. Its educational and self-development programs offer powerful tools to eliminate stress and foster a sense of well-being. Appealing not only to a specific population, but these practices have also proven effective globally and at all levels of society.
In How Many Countries ART OF LIVING Mark It Presence
The Art of Living programs is currently offered in 155 countries. In 1997, Gurudev co-founded the International Association for Human Values (IAHV), a sister organization of The Art of Living.
What is Theory of change ?
- Individual empowerment leading to social transformation by giving a tool of Sudarshan Kriya.
- Community ownership of development initiatives in a spirit of service By initiative such as Bee Keeping.
- Creation of inspired grassroots leaders to become ambassadors of change by making them Yuvacharya, Agriculture/Permaculture Teacher.
What are the Key differentiators?
- Holistic and Sustainable Frameworks
- Effective Capacity Building Programmes
- Growing Network of Grassroots Leaders
- Enhanced Community Ownership
- Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
- Largest Base of Volunteers with pan India outreach
What are the various Projects done by Art of living –
Water Conservation:
To counter the looming water crisis in India, The Art of Living has been reviving rivers and other water resources through its water conservation initiatives. Through these efforts, people are being made aware of water conservation practices and the importance of the judicious use of natural resources like water.
The Art of Living devised a three-pronged approach for its river projects:
1. Comprehensive
Provide local solutions in a scientific manner that mimic natural systems for restoring water.
2. Sustainable
Solve the immediate needs of giving people access to safe water and also create systems that ensure reliable supplies in the future.
3. Community-driven
Empower local communities through capacity building frameworks.
The head worries and the heart feels. They cannot function at the same time. When your feelings dominate, worry dissolves.
2. Women Empowerment :
The Art of Living’s women empowerment programs equip women from different sections of society with skills and instill inner strength to take on life’s challenges.
The programs continue to empower women with economic independence, education, leadership training, trauma relief, and social empowerment.
We have a multi-dimensional strategy to plan and execute projects that deal with the extremely complex topic of women empowerment issues.
3. Rural Development :
Inspired by the vision of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living has been working relentlessly towards empowering rural communities through programs like the 5H program, Light A Home Project, and Sri Sri Natural Farming.
The Art of Living’s rural development programs seeks to build harmony and boost the emotional, physical and economic well-being in rural and tribal areas.