COMMUNITY IMPACT
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE RIPPLE EFFECT
Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. BAN KI-MOON, 8 th Secretary-General of the United Nations
CATALYSING CHANGE Nearly 3.1 billion people worldwide still lack at least one essential community service like education, healthcare, safe water, or sanitation, hindering progress and resilience. Without strong local leadership, these gaps persist, leaving schools under-resourced, clinics without supplies, women excluded from decisions, and livelihoods vulnerable to environmental threats. Integrated action and empowered leaders are vital to drive lasting change. SUPPORTING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS Gurudev has been guiding high impact social projects that strengthen communities at grassroots level in rural and urban areas. Women, youth, and other vulnerable sections of society are especially supported, empowered, and equipped with skills. Women become self-sucient and self-reliant, while youth are upskilled to become entrepreneurs. These women and youth are then inspired to take up social projects for their communities. Gurudev has been driving global e orts against addictions including the drug, opioid and alcohol menace. Special programs have been designed and implemented to help people come out of all addictions, while also o ering training to live healthy lifestyles.
189 million people a ected annually by climate-related disasters
250 million children are out of school
2.2 billion people lack safe drinking water
2.4 billion people face food insecurity
45 YEARS OF IMPACT - ART OF LIVING
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