Dec
27
2019
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Dec
27
2019
Leave No One Behind Concluding Day
One-of-its-kind ‘Leave-No-One-Behind’ – Summit concludes on an optimistic note. A remarkable, Leave No One Behind Summit – Convened by Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA) with technical support of Fresh Water Action Network South Asia (FANSA) in collaboration with Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) came to a close on 18th December, giving hope to around 14 communities whose voices usually go unheard and needs go unnoticed and are typically left behind in access to benefits of development. The last day began with 5-7 minute summary presentations from day long consultations on...
Dec
24
2019
GIWA & WSSCC MHM Lab Opens in Rishikesh
The Global Interfaith Wash Alliance (GIWA) Menstrual Hygiene (MHM) Lab, in partnership with the WSSCC, was recently inaugurated with a very special appearance by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji, who graced the facility and warmly-welcomed the volunteers, visitors and students that were present to utilize its services. The lab was designed and created to offer a safe space for young girls and women, as well as men and boys, to discuss menstruation and to learn more about it. It is hoped that the facility will also inspire visitors to return to their...
Dec
19
2019
LNOB Inaugural Ceremony
Faith leaders and at-risk and marginalized citizens of India united for the Leave No One Behind Summit on the contribution of the Swachh Bharat Mission, India towards achieving #SDG6 in India. The goal of the consultation was to understand who is getting left behind in access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, to address the issues that cause them to be excluded, and to make sure that No One is Left Behind again! ...
Dec
18
2019
Sadhviji Addresses the Leave No One Behind Summit
I shared with the delegates, dignitaries, #interfaith leaders, sevaks and guests at the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance - Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) - #FANSA #LeaveNoOneBehind Consultation on the contribution of the Swachh Bharat Mission, India towards achieving #SDG6 in India that we cannot say we are a healthy society until every single member of our society can say they have access to everything they need to ensure that their basic human rights are fulfilled. That was the mission of this Consultation...
Dec
16
2019
Interfaith Inauguration of the Leave No One Behind Consultation
SUMMIT UNITES INTERFAITH LEADERS AND INDIA’S MARGINALIZED CITIZENS Total implementation of SDG6 in India, ensuring access to WASH facilities for all, is the common cause. 16 DECEMBER 2019 RISHIKESH INDIA: The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA)*, in collaboration with Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)** and with the technical support of Fresh Water Action Network South Asia (FANSA)*** hosted a Summit at Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the critical theme of “Leave No One Behind”, particularly with regard to access to Water and Sanitation (SDG 6) for the marginalized and at-risk population...
Dec
11
2019
Sadhviji Addresses KAICIID Forum in Vienna on Human Rights Day
In the midst of the steering committee meeting for PaRD, it was a great honor to give the opening address at the panel on Countering Hate Speech in the Digital Age, organized by PaRD and KaiCIID in honor of Human Rights Day. It was all a part of the Plan of Action for the UN's Office of Genocide Prevention, and I was pleased to contribute to its success. ...
Dec
11
2019
Religion, Faith, Dialogue & Sustainable Development in Vienna
Sadhviji’s trip to Vienna Focuses on Sustainable Development Goals and Intercultural Dialogue 11 DECEMBER 2019 VIENNA: As part of her ongoing association with numerous interfaith NGOs and United Nations organizations, Sadhviji returned to Vienna for several important meetings and events focusing on the role of religion in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In Vienna for a steering committee meeting of the International Partnership for Religion and Sustainable Development (PaRD) Sadhviji also was invited to deliver the opening address at a special event on "Countering Hate Speech in the Digital Age", organized by...
Dec
03
2019
Ambassador of Israel to India Welcomed at Parmarth Niketan
Beautiful video highlights from HE the Ambassador of Israel to India and Sri Lanka Dr. Ron Malka, his divine family, DCM Maya Kadosh and her family as well as team of the Israeli Embassy to Parmarth Niketan for the Divine Ganga Aarti, important discussions about the growing partnership between Israel and India, especially in relation to water conservation, climate action and improved WASH. The Ambassador and Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji formed an instant and beautiful bond during their interactions. That relationship, as Pujya Swamiji has stated,...
Nov
28
2019
Sadhviji Presented Bharat Ki Laxmi Award at Ganga Aarti
It was such an honour to be presented with the Bharat ki laxmii Award this #Dhanteras on the banks of #MaaGanga by Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji - Muniji, the Hon’ble CM Trivendra Singh Rawat, Mayor of Rishikesh Anita Mamgain and the Mayor of Dehradun Sunil Uniyal Gama Mayor Dehradun! Let us answer the call of Honble Prime Minister of India Narendra Modiji to recognise women leaders as the embodiment of Maa Laxmi admist us!...