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Walking Towards Peace: Shared Lessons in a World Rediscovering the Power of Slow Steps – Dr. Vinya’s message for the Walk of Peace 2025-2026
As many of you may be aware, a “Walk for Peace” began on October 26, 2025, departing from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, initiated by 19 Buddhist monks. They walked for 108 days to promote peace, compassion, and mindfulness, ending the walk in Washington, D.C., on February 10, 2026. Dr. Vinya…
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International Day of Peace
Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne spreads a simple message to his fellow Sri Lankans for the International Day of Peace. His speech is in the native tongue of Sri Lanka – Sinhala. We bring you this speech with English subtitles. Please click on the link below for his full message on our Sarvodaya USA YouTube Channel. Full…
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International Day of Democracy
A message by Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne for International Day of Democracy – Sarvodaya Grama Swaraj Democracy Rooted in the Village On the International Day of Democracy, we reflect on the importance of people’s voices, participation, and empowerment. For Sarvodaya, democracy is not only a system of government, but a way of life that begins in…
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Dr. Ari’s written work
We are happy to announce that all of Dr. Ari’s work is now available on Amazon in both electronic and physical formats. There are a total of 12 books available for you to purchase and learn about this great man’s philanthropy. The Availabile books are: Click on this link here to go to the choices…
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68th Annual General Assembly
Sarvodaya held its 68th, and the first since our Founder, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne’s demise, Annual General Assembly last week. Sarvodaya’s president, Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, and his mother and late wife, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, conducted the proceedings and led the path to the goals for 2025. All of the district leaders, staff, and volunteers attended the…
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“The Global Heart of Democracy”
A book by Sally MahĂ©, The Global Heart of Democracy” features interviews with our esteemed Founder, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, and our current President of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne. This book is a collection of stories revealed in interviews with people worldwide that illuminates how a spiritual, inner democracy is alive in people’s…
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World Tourism Day and Sarvodaya
Sarvodaya has always been a promoter of Community Tourism. Sarvodaya has had students, non-profit workers, volunteers, and interested individuals and groups visiting their villages and working with the community to improve the village. They contribute through physical labor and also by working with the people living in the village, to develop ideas into actionable plans.…
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Report on Sarvodaya Movements’ Efforts for a Peaceful and Fair Presidential Election in Sri LankaÂ
By Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, President, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement , 29 September 2024 Introduction The 2024 Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka was considered one of the free and peaceful elections in recent Sri Lanka. The new President, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected as the 9th Executive President of the country representing the Jathika Jana Balawegaya (National…
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A new leadership in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka conducted its first Presidential Elections since the previously elected government was overthrown by public protest in March 2022. It was a fairly peaceful voting day without any undue incident. Upon poll counting, Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka was declared with the winning count and was sworn in as President of Sri Lanka on September…
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