Indian-American advocate for personal peace and humanitarian initiatives, Prem Rawat, visited Toamasina, Madagascar to launch his Peace Education Program the country.
The program which includes workshops to help individuals cultivate inner peace and resilience received significant support from President Andry Nirina Rajoelina and other dignitaries.
President Rajoelina expressed optimism about the impact of Rawat’s initiatives, particularly for Madagascar’s youth. With over half the population under 25, the president emphasized the importance of fostering peace among young people.
Rawat and Rajoelina discussed a collaboration to train 200 youth facilitators for the program. Rawat also signed an agreement with the Union of Scouting in Madagascar to expand the Peace Education Program to scouts nationwide.
Offered free by The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF), the Peace Education Program has reached over 500,000 participants in 80 countries. The workshops benefits diverse groups, including students, leaders, and disadvantaged communities.
“It's going to offer a new hope for your village, for your family, for your town, and indeed, for your country. And that it doesn't just stop at the country — that it offers the whole world a new hope,” Rawat said. He also promoted his book ‘Hear Yourself: How to Find Peace in a Noisy World’ during the event.
The Vagnona Book Club, inspired by Rawat’s Hear Yourself, organized the event. The book has garnered international praise for guiding readers to connect with their authentic selves.
Rawat’s foundation also supports humanitarian efforts, such as the Food for People program, which has provided 6.6 million meals to children in India, Ghana, and Nepal.
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