International Association For Human Values

Our mission is to reduce stress and revive human values.

The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a humanitarian and educational non-governmental organization committed to promote the resurgence of human values in all aspects of life across the globe.

Our Mission
Through a multitude of self-awareness, educational, and outreach programs, IAHV’s mission is to reduce stress and revive human values. These values include a sense of belonging to a common humanity, respect and consideration for all people, compassion and non-violence, a commitment to preserving the natural environment, and an ethic of social service.

Our Approach
We address immediate and long-term needs with a volunteer-based sustainable approach.

Our Call to Action
We can no longer address problems solely on the level of difficulty. Almost immediately after a solution is implemented, the situation changes, people react, systems evolve, and a new set of challenges arise.

We believe the solution for the world’s greatest challenges lies not just in understanding the problems themselves, but also in strengthening the people who face them. We need individuals with the tools to manage their own minds and emotions – the fear, anger, doubts, and blame – so they can find new solutions for their own problems: personal, interpersonal, or global. The success lies within people with the perspective to continually take on the ever-changing challenges of life.

We Believe
* All human beings are equal.
* Responsibility and an attitude of selfless service are the foundation of true empowerment.
* Peace, happiness, and compassion are the intrinsic nature of human beings.
* Socio-economic development must be built on human values to be sustainable.
* Incorporation of human values into all aspects of life will ultimately lead to a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.

Background
The International Association for Human Values was created in Geneva in 1997 by HRH Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as a global platform for humanitarian initiatives that solve problems by uplifting human values.

Through its country organizations and partners, IAHV conducts service projects and raises funds for humanitarian and disaster relief initiatives throughout the world. IAHV is registered in the following countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, USA, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, India, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and St. Lucia.

IAHV’s Middle Eastern efforts were launched in August 2004 with the establishment of the Dubai Humanitarian City, a landmark initiative by the local government to establish the city as a humanitarian hub in the world.

IAHV is registered as a Non Profit Organization with International Humanitarian City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.