The International Association for Human Values

The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a volunteer-based, charitable non-governmental organization dedicated to the development and promotion of human values in society. IAHV was founded in 1997 by H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

IAHV works in five main program areas:

• Ethics in business and corporate social responsibility
• Value-based education
• Rural development and socio-economic progress
• Conflict management through dialogue between the cultures
• Humanitarian relief and post-disaster rehabilitation/reconstruction

The initiatives of the IAHV and its sister organization, the International Art of Living Foundation, have benefited people from all walks of life in over 140 countries. IAHV cooperates with a full range of agencies and stakeholders such as international bodies, NGOs, rural communities, governments and corporations to implement strategies for personal development and encourage the practice of human values in everyday life.

IAHV maintains special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, and actively participates in UN committees and activities related to social development, health and conflict resolution.

For further information please visit www.iahv.org or one of our offices.

The Art of Living Foundation

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.

Uplift the Individual
Friendliness, compassion, love and caring – these human values are part of us, yet most of the time they are covered by a veil 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 alleviate the effects of stress and increase joy and enthusiasm in daily life.

Make a Difference in the Community
Serving others is an expression of joy, an expression of love; through service to humanity we can expand our individual boundaries. When we focus on 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.

Foster Global Change
Today there is a great need for all of 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. The founder of the Art of Living Foundation, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, travels the world addressing various forums to foster human values and spread a message of unity among all traditions.

Professional Affiliations
As an international 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. Active in over 140 countries around the world, it carries out joint initiatives with UN organizations such as the United Nations Millennium Campaign (UNMC), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), etc.

Memberships

• CONGO (Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the United Nations), Geneva and New York
• UN Mental Health Committee and UN Committee on Aging, New York
• International Union for Health Promotion and Education, Paris
• NGO Forum for Health, Geneva
• National Association of Women’s Organisations, Uganda

Further Information: please visit www.artofliving.org