Sarvodaya Advisor Reveals America’s Destiny in a New Book

President Barack Obama is a testament to America’s founding conviction and Commercial Providence. Author Patrick Mendis divulges the secret forces that guided “God’s crucible nation” where all the races of the world—from Kenya to Kansas and Sri Lanka to Minnesota—meet and are reborn as Americans. He then details how the creation of Madison’s “Universal Empire” [...]

Sarvodaya USA Wins $100,000 on Chase Challenge

Sarvodaya USA is one of the runners-ups on its Facebook based challenged. With 15,784 votes Sarvodaya USA ranked fifth among 500,000 small non profits that were qualified to compete.

Access to Education

Kabita and 40 other students in similar circumstances receive free education at Jyotidaya School. The school provides affordable and quality education for many other students.

Shramadana: The Gift of Labor

In 2009 alone, over a million people participated in shramadana activities benefitting almost two million of their fellow Sri Lankans. Similar efforts are building community spirit and capacities in Nepal.

A Former Child Soldier Finds Livelihood

Krishna, 19, is from a small community in eastern Sri Lanka. In 2005, a rebel group asked his family if one of the children from the family could join the group. They refused.

One day, while on his way home from school, Krishna was forcefully taken by the group. During intense fighting in eastern Sri Lanka, he later escaped. Despite the end of the war, a militant group active in Eastern Sri Lanka, took him back again.

Relief and Rehabilitation in Post-War Sri Lanka

In May, 2009, the Government of Sri Lanka declared victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE). The LTTE was a rebel group fighting for what they called a separate homeland for the Tamil people. The Sri Lankan government as well as most of the world including the US, UK, and India called the [...]

Meet the Neighbors

In Reno, Nev., during the last week of June, residents will celebrate their fifth annual “Get to Know Your Neighbor Week.” It’s a celebration that has generated more than 65 simultaneous potlucks with thousands of participants. “We’ve created a decentralized model where neighbors invite neighbors from a three-block radius,” Richard Flyer explains. “It’s self-organizing; we provide a downloadable form for people to put their names and addresses on, and then everyone is invited to bring food.”

Trade for Peace

America has been a nation of great rivalry ever since the arrival of the European settlers. This book traces the history of the two foreign policy traditions from their incarnation in the colonial settlements to their evolution into a lasting rivalry between Hamiltonian and Jeffersonian ideals. Dr. Patrick Mendis deciphers the cause that unified these [...]

This Week: Dr. Ari in Washington, D.C.

Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, Founder of Sarvodaya Movement of Sri Lanka, is schedule to speak at two public events in Washington, D.C. this week.
On Thursday, April 22, Dr. Ariyaratne will speak at School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).  The talk titled “Opportunities in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka,” is sponsored by SAIS South Asia Forum and Osgood Center [...]

Chance to Win a Free Rug for Donation to Nepal School

You have a chance to win a free rug from Nepal for your donation to build a school in Nepal. The rug donated by Madison, WI based  ShangriLa Collections, a store that carries handicrafts and other products from the Himalayan region, is 100% woolen and fair trade.
The rug is valued at over US$500.
Donate now and [...]

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