Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Gurudev founded The Art of Living as an international, non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization. Its educational and self-development programs provide powerful tools to reduce stress and promote well-being. In addition to appealing to a specific population, these practices have been proven to work globally and at all levels of society. Art of Living courses are currently offered in over 180 countries. In 1997, Gurudev founded the International Association for Human Values ​​(IAHV) to coordinate sustainable development projects, cultivate human values ​​and initiate conflict resolution in connection with the art of living.

A recognized humanitarian leader, Gurudev's programs have served people from all backgrounds - including victims of natural disasters, survivors of terrorist attacks and war, children from marginalized communities and communities in conflict. The strength of his message has inspired a wave of spirituality-based fairs through a vast team of volunteers who are driving these projects in critical areas around the world.