New York sector
Berlin sector
Dr. Shambhushivananda was invited to speak online and address members of GATER (Global Association of Training, Education and Research). Dr. S. K. Vasudeva, the founder of GATER, hosted a luncheon for Dr. Shambhushivananda in Delhi and extended further invitations for talks on Neohumanist Education. Also, some members of their International Academy of Leadership were introduced to meditation practices.
Mewar University Rajasthan
Dada Shambhushivananda was also a keynote speaker at an international conference organized by Mewar University Rajasthan, on “Traditional Knowledge, Green Economy, and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Rural Development and Sustainable Livelihood.” Dada Spoke on the “The Challenges to Resilience.”
Chandigarh
Dr. Shambhushivananda was invited, along with other guests, by Dr. Pramod Soni, a director of the DRDO’s (Defense Research Development Organisation), to his stall at the National Science Exhibition held in Chandigarh.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mrs. Anju Saktihvel has been running the Cosmic Ayush Hospital and Academy at Vellore, Tamilnadu, India for several years. She is a member of the Scientific Committee of Ananda Marga Association of Yoga Educators AMAYE (India). Recently, she and her team opened a new branch at 28, 2nd street, Ravi Colony, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai-600 016, Tamil Nadu, India. Yoga Certification Courses approved by the Ministry of Ayush are also being offered at these two locations. Recently, Mrs. Sakthivel published a book on “Holistic Management of Thalassemia” using Yoga Therapy and Naturopathy. The book is available from Mashi Publication, Ahmedabad , Gujarat. Further details are available from . Ms. Anju Sakthivel is also a member of the Yoga and Intuitional Science Faculty of Ananda Marga Gurukula.
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
John Cavaliere and Peter Dodge organized a talk by Dada Shambhushivananda at Lyrics Hall.
Boston, Massachusetts
Mr. Lucas Ewing hosted Buchanan Ewing and Dada Shambhushivananda to the Technology Centre of Boston College and offered assistance to set up similar facilities at Anandanagar Campus.
Romania
The “Gradinita Rasarit” (Sunrise Kindergarten) in Bucharest reached a major milestone this April, achieving re-accreditation with outstanding results: 22 out of 24 points rated excellent and 2 points good. Under the leadership of Didi Ananda Madhupurna, the kindergarten team has grown significantly in confidence, unity, and professionalism since their initial accreditation. Inspectors were especially impressed by the beautiful courtyard, an oasis in the middle of the city, featuring grass, shady trees, aromatic plants, leafy grapevines, a composting area, and a variety of play structures made from natural materials. (See article this issue)
GANE in Europe
For many years, schools in the Berlin Sector have steadily improved in quality and introduced innovative developments, though largely working in isolation. Recently, the Global Association of Neohumanist Educators has begun reaching out to schools and educators across Europe to foster practical collaboration and exchange. The focus includes educational management, teacher development, and innovations in the applied practice of Neohumanist Education (NHE).
On May 5th, the first online meeting was held, marking the beginning of a network aimed at strengthening cooperation and shared learning across the region.
Ukraine
This project integrates micro-practices based on neohumanist methods, combining yoga-inspired exercises and storytelling to strengthen resilience and foster a sense of meaning. After four years of living under the constant stress of war, intensified by a brutally cold winter with frequent power cuts and heavy bombing, the impact on mental health has become increasingly evident. In this context, simple, easily integrated daily practices are particularly relevant in addressing cumulative stress on the nervous system.
A partnership has been established with the University of Educational Management and the Ukrainian Institute for Educational Development. Dr. Olha Prosina, a key contact at UEM, participated in the GANE conference in Romania and introduced the project to university leadership, presenting Neohumanist Education with notable clarity and depth.
So far, 65 participants have completed Phoenix training, 40 teacher trainers and 25 teachers. Given that each teacher typically works with at least 100 children per week, the project is already reaching an estimated 2,500 children indirectly.
The UIED has requested submission of all materials for expert evaluation, which may lead to dissemination through their All-Ukrainian Online School platform, expanding reach nationwide.
In parallel, under the leadership of LFT Madhu, the project has launched a Telegram channel providing teachers with daily tips, micro-practices, and short therapeutic story excerpts to encourage consistent integration. In just three weeks, the channel has gained 140 subscribers and accumulated 19,789 total views.