Mar
24
2022
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Mar
22
2022
World Water Day 2022
On a beautiful morning along the holy banks of Mother Ganga, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance Co-Founder and Chair, HH Param Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, GIWA Secretary-General Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, our Acharyas, Rishikumars and Sevaks welcomed students and faculty from schools across Rishikesh to celebrate one of the most consequential United Nations Days, World Water Day - an occasion that honours the beautiful and life-giving gift of water while bringing attention to the fact that, in countries around the world, this vital resource is dwindling at alarming rates. In...
Mar
16
2022
Sadhviji Speaks in the high-level Panel Discussion, “From the Global to the Grassroots: Why Climate Action Needs Women, Religious Actors and Local Partners” during United Nations Convention on the Status of Women
Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, played an active and important part in a vital UN CSW66 Side Event, "From the Grassroots to the Global: Why Climate Action Needs Women, Religious Actors and Local Partners", that was organized by Global Affairs Canada and the International Partnership for Religion and Development (PaRD) to broaden the discussion about the importance of these group's active participation in dealing with the climate crisis. She joined Moderator Shahin Ashraf, MBD, Head of Global Advocacy for Islamic Relief Worldwide; Jennifer Heys, Head...
Mar
12
2022
“Wings of Success” Conference of the International Rotary in Ghaziabad
Described as a "Life-changing talk" by those that experienced it, Pujya Sadhviji offered her inspiration and wisdom as a distinguished guest at the "Wings of Success" Conference of the International Rotary, District 3012 in Ghaziabad, sharing about the importance of selfless service to humanity and the enormous benefits that we can derive from the simple act of giving. In her discourse, Sadhviji lauded the gathered Rotarians for the incredible work that they do to uplift and empower people, and especially the necessary work that they are doing in raising awareness about...
Mar
03
2022
Sadhviji Speaks at the National Ladies Wing of the Friends of Tribal Society
Conserving! Empowering! Protecting! Educating! Sadhviji Speaks at the National Ladies Wing of the Friends of Tribal Society At the inaugural session of the Ekal Vidyalaya Annual General Membership meeting in Rishikesh, Chief Guest Pujya Sadhviji joined the beautiful gathering of Shakti for an important discussion about protecting and educating women and girls so that they can play a leadership roll in building and protecting their communities. The august group - part of the National Ladies Wing of the Friends of Tribal Society - promotes education and motivation for tribal and village...
Feb
14
2022
Infinite Awareness Summit
Pujya Sadhviji joined 31 of the world's leading spiritual mentors and teachers who all came together to help us to be free of uncertainty, suffering and anxiety, and to help us to step into a life of deep joy and unshakable peace. It was all part of the Infinite Awareness Summit that included Swami Sarvapriyananda, Dr. Sue Morter, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, Marci Shimoff, John Gray and Hale Dwoskin, and it was all designed to help us all to see just how much better life can be! To learn more and...
Feb
05
2022
“Role of Religious Leaders in Fostering Inclusive and Peaceful Societies in India” Webinar
On the auspicious occasion of Vasant Panchami and during the ongoing Interfaith Harmony Week, we are so glad to share with you this special webinar on the ‘Role of Religious Leaders in fostering inclusive and peaceful societies in India,’ organized jointly by the United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention, Global Interfaith WASH Alliance and the Religions for Peace. This webinar brought together religious leaders and actors from India to discuss and reflect upon their role in building and sustaining a harmonious, inclusive and peaceful societies. It discussed how the pandemic...
Feb
03
2022
Sadhviji Joins the “Illness to Wellness: Mind & Body Wellness Through Spirituality” Discussion
ASSOCHAM India, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, is a non-governmental trade association that advocates for and represents the interests of trade and commerce in India. One of their most powerful advocacies is in the area of health and wellness and, as part of their Illness to Wellness series of events, they hosted a very special webinar with the theme, "Mind & Body Wellness Through Spirituality" to help spread awareness about the significance of achieving the overall development of human beings through spirituality. Pujya Sadhviji was invited to...
Jan
09
2022
Geeta Class Inauguration
Pujya Sadhviji joined Parampujya Swami Shri Govinda Dev Giri ji Maharaj, the President of the Geeta Pariwar and the Treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmaboomi Trust, to welcome more than 30,000 Geeta Sadhaks from 51 countries, speaking 10 different languages, who came together to imbibe the sacred teachings of the holy Geeta in a very special inauguration ceremony of the 15th Level-1 of the world's largest Geeta class. The Geeta Pariwar, under the inspired leadership and with the blessings of Parampujyaswamiji, was founded in 1986 to impart value education for youth...
Jan
05
2022
Advance Stitching Course at Parmarth Nari Shashakti Kendra
Advance Stitching Course began today at our Parmarth Nari Shashakti Kendra as Pujya Sadhviji and the Divine Shakti Foundation and GIWA team joined together to build the enthusiasm of the women selected for the training. [foogallery id="32587"]...
