On the 21st November 2019, the volunteers of The International Association for Human Values together with the members from the Newlands and Durban North Prayer group, handed over 20 school uniforms to the learners of Siyandamazulu Primary School, in KwaMashu. The pack consisted of a dress/shirt, pants, shoes and socks.
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Breath Water Sound program held at Mzwamandla Khanyile Primary School, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal with 32 of the school’s, Girl guides team.
The girls were very enthusiastic about the yoga, and took to it, effortlessly. They were also surprised, at how casually they thought of their breath and by the end of the week, they had learnt how powerful the breath is.
Adjusting their diet, to consider drinking more water, and less sweetened drinks, will be a new concept, to them.
As the program came to an end, meditation, was serene and beautiful, with a feeling of quiet and gentleness, prevailing.
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) along with its sister organisation, the Art of Living Foundation and in partnership with Subz Pads and Pants brought comfort and dignity to female learners at Mountain Rise Primary School in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday, 16 October with the distribution of reusable pads and panties to 88 girls from Grade 6 and 7.
The girls were taught how to use the sanitary pads and received valuable guidelines and pamphlets. The educational programme also included talks on the menstrual cycle, puberty, how to say ‘NO’ to sexual abuse and empowering the girls on how to make right choices. A practical demonstration by the Art of Living teachers taught the girls breathing and light meditation techniques to help the girls focus and be stress free, together with some yoga postures to reduce menstrual pain and cramps.
The recipients were overwhelmed with the talks and gift packs which will certainly make a huge difference in their lives by:
For further information, participation and donations regarding the next activation of the project, please contact:
National Office: Shushila Patel on 011 886 0762 or Project Manager: Dr. Suren Lutchminarayan on 031 562 0852.
As part of IAHV’s Dignity For Girls Campaign we distributed Subz Packs to 120 girls in Grade 6 and Grade 7 at Duffs Road Primary School, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 18th July 2018 – for Mandela Day.
The 2-hour programme was very interactive and included the following:
Two of our IAHV volunteers facilitated the 1st Holiday Club with 50 learners on 26 June – a breathing session and meditation for youth as part of the Safe Schools Programme.
We taught gentle yoga, Power Breath and did a guided meditation for Peace in Africa.
The Western Cape Educational Department have started these holiday programmes to keep the children off the streets and safe. IAHV Cape Town have partnered with them to support and assist.
The 2nd image is from Protea Primary School where Francois and Elizabeth taught yoga, breathing and did a guided mediation for Peace in Africa. This was part of our yoga day outreach and we partnered with Projekt Ubuntu in Noordhoek who provided the yoga teachers for the kiddie yoga.
The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a worldwide organisation with a mission to make the world a better place by fostering globally the values that unite us as a human community.
IAHV holds special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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