Social and economic development must have human development at the core of its planning and conception. It must work towards nurturing the individual which in turn uplifts the community spirit. Only then development will be sustainable and successful.
Policy making and planning agencies must continuously be in conversation with human and social factors for true sustainability. A sense of belonging, sharing, non-violence caring for life and for the planet are among the values that the 5H programmessmeme aims to nurture in individuals and societies at large.
Youth Empowerment
Breath-Water-Sound Workshop (BWS)
The Breath-Water-Sound Workshop is a short, 6 to 9 hour dynamic programmessmeme, designed for people who have had any kind disturbances - emotional upheaval, anxiety, violence, substance abuse and/or physical illnesses, and who may be financially, physically or emotionally challenged. It is designed to motivate, educate and empower people with tools to lead a healthier, independent and meaningful life. Equal attention is given to individual well-being and growth, as well as aspects of long-lasting community development.
Community Development
An important aspect of the Breath-Water-Sound is community care - . community empowerment and taking responsibility for the needs of one's own community.
Our premise is that when people are relieved of their own stresses, they are enthusiastic to better their surroundings and lives others, hence there is a ripple effect of uplifting of oneself and the community. Potential youth are chosen from the Breath-Water-Sound workshops, based on community feedback and sometimes in collaboration with existing youth organisations, to be trained on the Youth Leadership Training programmessmemes to become youth leaders and community developers.
Youth Leadership Training programmessmeme (YLTP) - Building Dynamic Leaders for Tomorrow
Youth today face a number of important choices at home, at school and socially as they navigate a rapidly changing world.
With so many influences giving direction to young people, cultivating the qualities of inner strength and compassion is essential for tomorrow's leaders. The Art of Living programmessmemes empower young people to move from being influenced by their environment, to having an influence on their environment. It works to ensure that tomorrow's voices for peace and unity are stronger than those of violence and self-centeredness.
Youth are given the tools to see clearly, so that young people have the vision to do something positive in their communities. They also have the energy to translate their vision into action. YLTP creates a platform for youth to make a difference in their community. Local youth are trained extensively and they become ‘Agents of Positive Change’.
YLTP puts special emphasis on training women to become youth leaders, as change is only sustainable when women are fully participating in the process.
Our unique 3 - stage approach
- Human Development programmessmemes aimed at uplifting the individual spirit
- Socio-Economic Development Projects aimed at sustainable solutions
- Forum for Dialogues to create and leverage on
5H Funding
Individuals who participate in the various stress-relief, health and wellness courses offered by the Art of Living Foundation, contribute towards the funding of the 5H programmessmeme. Some of the programmessmemes are funded jointly with the State or Government andsome contributions come from Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
