The Sivananda World Peace Foundation recently marked International Peace Day with a schools programme aimed at promoting peace, social cohesion, and wellness among young people. Held at Eniwe High School in KwaZulu-Natal, the event brought together pupils for meditation, breathwork, yoga, and discussions on respect, moral regeneration, and peaceful co-existence. This initiative is part of the foundation's broader efforts to promote peace and social cohesion.
The programme, themed "Serve. Love. Be Good, Do Good," equipped pupils with practical tools to manage stress while encouraging tolerance and respect for different faiths and cultures. According to Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu, president of the Sivananda World Peace Foundation, peace-building should start with young people. He emphasized that teaching children to meditate, breathe, and live with respect for all faiths and cultures plants the seed of a peaceful society.
The event featured yoga sessions under the theme "Unity in Diversity" and wellness and mindfulness sessions aimed at promoting emotional well-being among pupils. These activities are designed to help young people become positive contributors to their schools and communities by promoting peace, respect, and social cohesion. The foundation's school programmes are an integral part of its Sivananda Peace Pillars initiative.
The Sivananda World Peace Foundation is committed to promoting the teachings of Swami Sivananda through various initiatives, including youth development, scholarship, and community upliftment programmes in rural KwaZulu-Natal. The foundation is also preparing for the 12th International Day of Yoga. By engaging young people in peace-building activities, the foundation aims to create a more harmonious and peaceful society.
Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu, who is also the Royal Ambassador for Social Cohesion and Economic Development in the Zulu Kingdom, stressed that true peace starts in the classroom, with our youngsters. He believes that by teaching children the values of respect, tolerance, and compassion, we can create a brighter future for all. The foundation's programmes are designed to inspire young people to become leaders in their communities.
The Sivananda World Peace Foundation's peace-building programme is a significant initiative in promoting social cohesion and emotional well-being among young people in KwaZulu-Natal. By providing pupils with practical tools to manage stress and promoting tolerance and respect, the programme has the potential to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. The foundation's commitment to promoting peace and social cohesion is evident in its various initiatives.
The programme's impact is expected to be long-term, as it aims to create a culture of peace and respect among young people. The Sivananda World Peace Foundation's efforts to promote peace, social cohesion, and emotional well-being among young people are crucial in building a more harmonious and peaceful society. The foundation's work is a testament to the power of peace-building initiatives in transforming the lives of young people.
Key points
- The Sivananda World Peace Foundation's programme promotes peace, social cohesion, and emotional well-being among young people in KwaZulu-Natal.
- The programme includes meditation, breathwork, yoga, and discussions on respect, moral regeneration, and peaceful co-existence.
- The initiative aims to equip pupils with practical tools to manage stress while encouraging tolerance and respect for different faiths and cultures.
