The Art of Living Foundation is a non-profit, educational and charitable organisation that operates in more than 140 countries and is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual.
Our self-development programmes offer techniques that eliminate stress, calm the mind, improve health, expand awareness, resolve conflict and encourage people from all backgrounds, religions and cultures to come together in celebration and service.
As the largest volunteer based NGO in the world with a wide range of social, cultural and spiritual activities, the Foundation has reached out to over 20 million people from all walks of life.
In Africa, the Foundation operates in Botswana, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Art of Living Foundation works in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and has accredited representatives at the United Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna.
Mission Green Earth is an initiative of the Art of Living Foundation, and endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Millennium Campaign. It calls on individuals, corporates, industry, schools, religious, civil, and social institutions, NGOs and government to take action and plant indigenous trees, shrubs and medicinal plants before 16 October 2008 and to stand up in support of the Millennium Development Goals from 17-19 October 2008.
In South Africa 305 448 trees were planted and 825 039 stood up and took action! Click here for the full report of South Africa activities.
Part2, Cape Town: 13-16 December 2008 - more info
Part2, Durban: 18-21 December 2008 - more info
Part2, Johannesburg: 23-26 December 2008 - more info
Blessings Course, Johannesburg: 27-30 December 2008 - more info