Over 25,000 people participated in a pledge to nurture human values in all spheres of life on May 13, 2007. Led by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, this pledge aimed at creating a universal commitment to ensure that human values are acknowledged, honored and encouraged. Simultaneously, million across the globe took the same pledge to foster a sense of brotherhood, friendliness, compassion and commitment to serving humanity. The occasion marked the coming together of many international developmental agencies, governmental agencies and NGOs with the Art of Living to achieve humanitarian goals.