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What does IAHV stand for?
IAHV stands for International Association for Human Values. It is a non-profit
organization founded in Geneva in 1997.
What is IAHV’s mission?
IAHV is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all people by building a
global community based on the human values we all share in common, while
celebrating the diversity of cultural and religious identities.
What is the nature of service projects being carried out by IAHV?
IAHV’s service projects fall mainly in 3 categories:
- Human Development Programs aimed at uplifting the individual spirit
- Socio-economic Development Projects aimed at sustainable solutions
- Creating Forums for Dialogues to promote Human Values
What are some of the major achievements of IAHV?
- 5 H Program: Under 5H program more than 40 schools have been opened for rural
and slum youth. Close to 21,000 medical camps benefiting 2.2 million people. In
addition, cleanliness camps have been organized in villages and hundreds of
houses have been built for the poor and needy.
- Tribal Schools: 15 tribal schools have been opened in tribal areas of India.
Close to 1000 tribal children are being imparted education in these schools.
- YLTP: Youth Leadership Training Program has trained hundreds of youth in
stress and trauma relief techniques of breathing, meditation and yoga and has
prepared them to teach these techniques to others. Many of them have become
agents of positive change in rural and urban communities.
- Disaster Relief: IAHV has carried out Disaster Relief in many countries across
the world. It has carried out trauma relief and rehabilitation programs during
major calamities like Hurricane Katrina, the Tsunami in India and Sri Lanka,
Iraq War, Afghanistan War and Kosovo conflict.
- Dialogue Forum: IAHV has organized and participated in international forums to
raise awareness about human values.
What is the relationship between International Association of Human Values
(IAHV) and Art of Living Foundation (AOLF)?
International Association of Human Valued and Art of Living Foundation are
sister organizations. Art of Living Foundation is the education arm of the IAHV
and provides volunteers and teachers for many of IAHV's programs.
In what areas of the world does IAHV have its presence?
IAHV and Art of Living Foundation have reached over 20 million people in over
140 countries from all walks of life with a wide range of social, economic,
cultural and spiritual activities. IAHV currently has active projects in Iraq,
Iran, Afghanistan, India, Australia, Argentina, USA, UK, Kosovo, South Africa,
Germany and Poland.
Does IAHV partner with other organizations? If so, which are these
organizations?
The Association partners with governments, educational institutions, other NGOs,
corporations, businesses and individuals. The organization works in special
consultative status with the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOC) of
the United Nations, participating in a variety of committees and activities,
related to health and conflict resolution. It also partners with Art of Living
Foundation, Dubai Humanitarian City, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidya Mandir, Sri Sri
Rural Development Trust and Ved Vignan Mahavidyapeeth.
How can I get involved?
You can become a youth leader or you can recommend someone who can be trained by
IAHV to become a youth leader. If you have particular skills you can offer e.g.
medical, computer skills etc., or would simply like to get involved in 5H
activities in your area, please contact the
IAHV
center nearest to you.
How can I donate money to IAHV? Is my donation tax-exempt?
You can donate online at http://www.iahv.org/donate.asp. IAHV is exempt under
501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The contributions made to the
organization are 100% tax-exempt.
What percentage of money donated by me is actually used in service
activities?
Our administrative costs are less than 5%. More than 95% of the money received
through donations is used in service projects.
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