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The Art of Living Foundation is
dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual. We do
this by offering programs that eliminate stress, create a sense of
belonging, restore human values, and encourage people from all
backgrounds, religions and cultural traditions to come together in
celebration and service.
As a Non-Governmental Organization
(NGO), The Art of Living Foundation works in special consultative
status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United
Nations, participating in a variety of committees and activities
relating to health and conflict resolution. We also implement
educational programs and, in partnership with the International
Association for Human Values (IAHV), various humanitarian service
projects that:
Friendliness, compassion, love and
caring - these human values are part of us, yet most of the time they
are covered by veils of stress. A disease-free body and a stress-free
mind are the birthrights of every human being, yet we have never been
taught how to handle our negative emotions. The Art of Living
Foundation offers simple and effective techniques that eliminate stress
and increase joy and enthusiasm.
Service is an expression of joy, an
expression of love; through service to humanity we can break all
boundaries. When we ask how we can be useful to the people around us
and to the whole world, our hearts blossom and a new dimension opens
within us. Volunteer projects are integral to the Art of Living. The
Foundation emphasizes social responsibility and inspires individuals to
give back to their communities.
Today there is a great need for us to
move from limited identifications of nationality, race, religion and
culture to a broader understanding of the unity of human life, which
can help to bring about a more peaceful world. His Holiness Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar addresses various forums around the world, fostering human
values and spreading a message of unity among all traditions.
The Art of Living Foundation is an
international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in special
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of
the United Nations participating in a variety of committees and
activities relating to health, education, sustainable development and
conflict resolution.
The Foundation has accredited
representatives at the United Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna
and also works in formal consultation with the World Health
Organization (WHO): "Development of a Global Health Policy for the 21st
Century"
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CONGO (Conference of NGO's in Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the United Nations), Geneva and New York
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U.N. Mental Health Committee and U.N. Committee on Aging, New York
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International Union for Health Promotion and Education, Paris
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NGO Forum for Health, Geneva
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National Association of Women's Organizations,
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