ABOUT US
About Us and Our Founder
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) was created in Geneva in 1997 by globally renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It is registered in Kenya has a non -profit non governmental organisation under the International Association For Human Values -Kenya. Over 35 years, his programs and initiatives have touched the lives of over 370 million people in over 150 countries. “Sudarshan Kriya,” ( SKY) the meditation technique introduced by Gurudev is backed by scientific research.
It has been implemented in schools, corporations, prisons, refugee camps, and retreat centres around the world. Gurudev rekindled traditions of yoga and meditation that have helped millions of people achieve personal and social transformation by relieving stress and discovering inner peace in daily life.
Named one of the “Seven Most Powerful People in India,” by Forbes, his world-renowned meditation techniques helped end the 60-year conflict in Colombia as an example. He has been credited with bringing opposing parties together to facilitate meditation and peace talks in Iraq, Cote d’Ivoire, and India.
Founder of the Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values, Sri Sri is leading the way toward peace and tolerance through meditation and humanitarian efforts. Through his life and work, Gurudev has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free, violence-free world. He has designed programs that provide techniques and tools to live a deeper, more joyous life
IAHV is registered in the following countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, USA, Canada, South Africa, India, United Arab Emirates, Australia, St. Lucia, the Dominican Republic and in Kenya.
The Art of Living Foundation is the sister organisation to IAHV. Its mission aligned to IAHV is to create communities where individuals are empowered and stress-free by focusing on well-being and positive change.
