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Stärkung der Frau Stärkung der Frau in Gesellschaft und WirtschaftSeit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1981 hat The Art of Living zahlreiche Projekte für Frauen initiiert. Von der finanziellen Unabhängigkeit über ganzheitliche Bildung für Mädchen bis hin zur Resozialisierung von Straftäterinnen rund um den Globus hat The Art of Living schon viele Menschen erreicht und jeden auf seine ganz eigene Art zum Sieger gemacht. The Art of Living unterhält in 19 indischen Bundesstaaten 175 eigene Schulen. Über 35.000 Kinder erhalten dort kostenlose Schulbildung, 51 % davon sind Mädchen. Die Programme von The Art of Living bieten eine zuverlässige, spirituelle Grundlage, die die innere Stärke, Kreativität und Selbstsicherheit der Frauen aller Gesellschaftsschichten stärkt. Mit dieser Kraft können Frauen aus sich herausgehen und jede Herausforderung mit Glanz und Zuversicht meistern. Sie können die Führung übernehmen, Botschafterinnen des Friedens werden und soziale Veränderung in ihren Familien, für andere Frauen und in der Gesellschaft bewirken. Auf drei Ebenen zeigt »The Art of Living« Engagement für die Stärkung von Frauen: zum einen dadurch, dass wir Mädchen in ländlichen, benachteiligten Gebieten als ersten in ihren Familien überhaupt den Schulbesuch ermöglichen und gegen das Vorurteil kämpfen, dass ein solcher Schulbesuch für Mädchen gar nicht nötig ist; zum anderen, indem wir für Frauen aus verarmten Gebieten eine Berufsausbildung anbieten, damit sie wirtschaftlich unabhängig werden und außerdem organisieren wir regelmäßig die international Frauenkonferenz, die eine Inspiration für Frauen in Führungspositionen ist und mit deren Hilfe ein Bewusstsein für die Frauenthemen geschaffen wird. Mädchen unterstützenIn Kooperation mit dem Bevölkerungsfonds der Vereinten Nationen klärt »The Art of Living« die Menschen auf, damit die abscheuliche Abtreibung von weiblichen Föten in Indien endlich ein Ende nimmt. Im Zuge dieser Kooperation wurde im November 2005 in Neu-Delhi eine Konferenz veranstaltet unter dem Motto „Glaube im Einsatz gegen die Selektion von Föten – Indiens nie geborene Töchter“, deren Thema das alarmierend unausgeglichene Geschlechterverhältnis in Indien war. An dieser Veranstaltung nahmen mehr als 36 religiöse und spirituelle Führungspersönlichkeiten teil sowie Vertreter der Regierung, der Zivilgesellschaft und der Medien. Im Anschluss an einen der Beschlüsse dieser Konferenz haben Freiwillige Märsche organisiert, um in den betroffenen Bundesstaaten ein Bewusstsein für dieses Problem zu schaffen. Einer dieser Märsche machte an 17 Stationen Halt in sechs Bezirken des Punjab, einem der am stärksten betroffenen Bundesstaaten, in dem auf 1.000 Jungen gerade mal 798 Mädchen kommen. Das Euro-A-Day-Programm unterstützt ebenfalls die Mädchen, die besondere Hilfe benötigen, gerade in ländlichen Gebieten. BerufsausbildungEine historische Initiative, die Hunderten von Frauen aus Indiens ländlichen Gebieten eine Perspektive gegeben hat, war das Programm VISTA India (Value Integrated Services to All – Hilfe mit Werten für alle). Das Programm wurde 1985 in der Nähe von Bangalore gestartet, um Frauen ohen Schulbildung, kranken und missbrauchten Frauen eine Berufsausbildung zu ermöglichen und gleichzeitig bis zu 200 Frauen Kenntnisse im Nähen und Sticken zu vermitteln. Zusätzlich erhalten sie auch Grundkenntnisse im Lesen und Schreiben und Schulungen zu Gesundheitsthemen und Hygiene. Nach der Ausbildung werden viele Frauen von der Textilindustrie vor Ort übernommen oder sie nehmen eine Heimarbeit an, um das Einkommen der Familie aufzustocken. Über 2.000 Frauen aus 30 Dörfern sind schon mit Hilfe dieser Programmes ausgebildet worden. Von Sri Sri Ravi Shankar iniitierte Programme in IndienArt of Living Begründer Sri Sri Ravi Shankar hat zahlreiche Initiativen gestartet, um die Stellung der Frauen vor allem in den ländlichen Gebieten zu stärken. Er hat Massenkampagnen gegen die Tötung weiblicher Föten initiiert. Angesichts der in einigen Teilen der Welt besonders hohen Analphabetenrate, ermutigen die von „The Art of Living“ errichteten ländlichen Schulen viele Eltern, Mädchen zur Schule zu schicken. Auf einer solchen Schule am Stadtrand von Bangalore sind mittlerweile 46% der Kinder Mädchen. Diese Zahl erhöht sich jedes Jahr. Frauen wurden Berufsausbildungen ermöglicht, um ihre wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeit zu verringern und sie erhielten das Recht, Immobilien auf ihren Namen zu registrieren. Das Programm zur Gesundheitserziehung für Frauen umfasst die Bereiche Ernährung, Hygiene und Krankheitsvorsorge, während Kurse zur Selbstentwicklung helfen, ihr Selbstbewusstsein zu stärken. Internationale FrauenkonferenzIn Zusammenarbeit mit der International Association for Human Values und Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth veranstaltet die Art of Living Foundation jährlich eine internationale Frauenkonferenz. Mehr Informationen dazu unter www.lightofleadership.org und unter presse@artofliving.de.
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M.,
age 26 “I had decided to go back to my anti-depressants before this (The Art of Living) course, but now I don’t need them. I will practice these techniques every single day for the rest of my life. I only hope other people are lucky enough to take this course. It has given me more help than I could have ever imagined possible. Thank you.”
Course participant
“I’ve been suffering from a loss of concentration, weak memory and extreme anger. Now I feel as if something heavy has been lifted from my back.”
Course Participant
“I found that this training of breathing is so useful and its benefit shows when I do it. I feel that my heart is stronger and younger. When I can’t sleep I just do the breathing and I feel energy in all parts of my body.”
Dr. Venus
“I feel peace with myself and have less stress. I think if I continue with the practice, this feeling of peace will continue to grow.”
M. Ali Bankat
"Before this experience, I was sad, depressed and starting to lose hope because of the situation here in Iraq. Now, after only four days, I feel confident in myself – happier, have hopes and dreams again and I feel that life is so beautiful. I have started to love everyone and physically I have much more energy and am able to do more things. I want to thank you very much for helping all of us feel better.”
M. Fahdil
“I had a wonderful experience in these four days. I feel better, like my head is clear and that oxygen is entering every cell in my body… thank you for sharing this experience with us.”
T.M.
“I’ve been chronically depressed and on medication for years. I’m no longer depressed or take medication. Since taking the Art of Living Course, I’ve learned to live in the now… less concerned about the past and the future.”
S.L.
“I feel like I went through a mental shower. Before, I was very angry and very sad about everything in the past. Now I’m just filled with joy and gratitude.”
A.K.,
age 24 “I can’t really begin to tell you the emotional and psychological feelings I’m having now after the course. The peace, serenity, and exhilaration I have got from doing the breathing techniques have me more euphoric than any drug I’ve ever taken, and I know that if I continue this in my daily life I’ll never use drugs again.”
Ramia Sagban
Baghdad "We are grateful to Sri Sri. He is very wise and has a lot of knowledge. And he stands for peace, which is very important for Iraq"
A village women at a UNIFEM center
Afghanistan These courses are the best. I want more of these. I have not slept in years and I have been sleeping every night since I started doing these techniques.
Afghan Attorney for International Law with the Ministry of Women
Afghanistan The course is wonderful. I feel years younger.
Ban Ki - Moon
United Nations Secretary-General We need more than ever the contribution of men and women of faith who defend and promote the human values that bind us together. The values you (Sri Sri) champion, including non-violence, compassion and the sanctity of all life, go to the heart of what the United Nations stand for.
Sri Sri
Amarnath The civil society should come forward for resolution of the issue so that peace is restored in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sri Sri
Amarnath Wherever Hindus are in majority, they need to protect the Muslims and vice versa.
A survivor of the carnage to Sri Sri
Ghodra Riots We needed to get back our faith and courage to survive, and we got this from the workshops. What Art of Living has done is more than enough.
A reporter from a national daily to some volunteers conducting a workshop at the Jahangir Nagar relief camp
Ghodra Riots I was scared to walk down these roads even though these are familiar to me and I am a journalist. How did you reach here?
Afet Billali
Disabled war veteran, Kosovo I heard them calling me for help. I often jumped from my bed searching for the gun, and afterwards I could not sleep. After the program, I sleep much better, and flashbacks and nightmares have reduced.
S. Dawood Naderi
President, Kayan Construction Company I recommend the Art of Living course to others who are dealing with the many stresses of working and living in a high tension areas. The natural and easily learned techniques are effective in lessening the effects of daily stresses as well as the effects of pent up stresses in the body and mind.
Sayeed Mansoor Naderi, Ismaili Khan,
Member of parliament, Islamic Rebublic of Afghanistan, Former vice-president, Republic of Afghanistan Since learning the knowledge and techniques in the Art of Living course, I notice increased energy, feelings of peacefulness and calmness, improved concentration and greater physical flexibility. I strongly and whole heartedly commend the program for the people of Afghanistan.
Lipika Chandra
a teacher at Lokpuram School, Mumbai 26/11 I am seeing the change in my students. Earlier, they were restless in class. They have been discussing the terror attacks and there was a certain amount of anger, a strange fear in their sub-conscious that it could happen here too. The meditation program has helped ease tensions and the students feel calm throughout the day.
An Art of Living volunteer from one of the affected localities
Mumbai Terror Attacks Although people were evacuated from the area, they could hear the firing and bombing. We are trying to remove the fear through yoga, meditation, satsang [community gatherings] and counseling techniques.
Lipika Chandra
a secondary school teacher at Lokpuram School I am seeing the change in my students. Earlier, they were restless in class. They have been discussing the terror attacks and there was a certain amount of anger, a strange fear in their sub-conscious that it could happen here too. The meditation program has helped ease tensions and the students feel calm throughout the day.
Vehbi Rafuni
Retired director, Association of Disabled KLA Veterans I have experienced great relief from anger, irritability, sleep disorders and depression and have witnessed more healing in many veterans who have attended the program.
Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Yaqubi
Shia leader We welcome the delegation (Art of Living) with open arms and hearts. We welcome you (Sri Sri) as our brother and we are ready to work hand in hand with you.
Dr Bindeshwar Pathak
Founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organization, India I have been working for several years for the upliftment of Dalits. Now I have full confidence that with Sri Sri's leadership, my effort is will get new vigour and inspiration.
Prof. Dr. Peter Eigen
Founder & Chairman of Advisory Board, Transparency International, Germany My NGO, Transparency International, is fighting corruption all over the world, and it has been energized, inspired, and strengthened by H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
His Excellency Sir Anerood Jugnauth
President, Mauritius The teachings of H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar provide the world with a roadmap for love, justice and harmony. His spiritual and humanitarian actions are worthy of praise since it is rare to find people so dedicated to the human cause. His legendary charisma, knowledge, service and unwavering commitment to peace, drive thousands of volunteers towards community service.
Nouri al Maliki
Iraqi Prime Minister There are big powers who have big might, but they are not able unite the hearts and mind of people. This work can be done only by a spiritual leader.
Shri T. N. Chaturvedi
Ex-Governor of Karnataka, India H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's message, while rooted in the spiritual heritage of this country, distills the essence of various religions that always aspire for the good of each individual and mankind as a whole. Let spirituality pervade our thinking. Let human values be at play in our lives, hearts and actions.
Joe Biden
Vice President, United States of America The Art of Living foundation is one of the India's stars. It has an actually incredible--following that cuts through all religions, cultures and backgrounds, a very, very difficult thing to do in today's world.
Prof. Gesine Schwan
candidate for the 2009 German presidential elections and Dean of Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance, Berlin. It is admirable with what a gentle resoluteness, with what a calm dynamic, with what full concentration, with what incorruptible kindness, Sri Sri Makes people understand that they can only contribute to peace by overcoming their own inner fear and prejudice against others.
Mr. Ruud Lubbers
Former Prime Minister, the Netherlands I have met many NGOs - representative of indigenous people & they have made it clear that economic development alone does not sufficient. The common future of our one world family is rooted in the awareness that we have only borrowed mother earth from generations to come. The Art of living is not the end, but it is the beginning for everybody and everything. It is the way to harmony. Presse
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