International organization

The Art of Living Foundation , established in 1981, is a unique global service project that formulates and implements lasting solutions to conflicts and issues faced by individuals, communities and nations. One of the largest volunteer-based organizations in the world, the foundation¹s work has touched more than 300 million people spanning over 140 countries.

Reminding us that diverse traditions and cultures have their roots in the same basic human values of peace, compassion, truth, belongingness and non-violence, the foundation has been serving society with a non-denominational, secular and holistic approach.

The Art of Living initiatives strive to uphold the dignity of every human being on this planet, offering each individual a stress-free mind, a healthy body and the opportunity to maximize their potential for personal and spiritual growth.

Professional Affiliations

The Art of Living Foundation is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations participating in a variety of committees and activities relating to health, education, sustainable development and conflict resolution. 

The Foundation has accredited representatives at the United Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna and also works in formal consultation with the World Health Organization (WHO) : "Development of a Global Health Policy for the 21st Century"

Memberships

·         CONGO (Conference of NGO's in Consultative Status with ECOSOC of the United Nations), Geneva and New York

·         U.N. Mental Health Committee and U.N. Committee on Aging, New York

·         International for Health Promotion and Education, Paris

·         NGO Forum for Health, Geneva

·         National Association of Women's Organizations, Uganda

"Art of Living" LLC present in Ukraine some courses and programs of the Art of Living Foundation and cooperating with "Art of Living Europe". All anti-stress courses and programs, which are conducted in Ukraine belongs to International Art of Living Foundation. This programs addressed different social and age groups and popular in more than 140 countries.