Special features of the organization
Vyakti Vikas Kendra,India(VVKI) is a registered public charitable trust constituted to promote spiritual, educational, cultural and social developmental activities for the benefit of the public. Constituted on 29th March 1996, the organization runs various programmes called the Art of Living courses, which are designed to develop personality, eliminate mental stress, and improve the physical health of an individual irrespective of economic status, caste or religion. The organisation also works to instil a sense of self-esteem in the youth and women of urban and rural India. It promotes educational, social, recreational, cultural and other activities that can strengthen and bring about a positive change in society. , , , VVKI envisions a long-term, far-reaching social transformation to uplift individuals, families and communities through the Art of Living courses and other service projects to tap the full potential of human life. , , Organizational Structure , , , , VVKI is administered by a Board of Trustees (four members) at the registered Head Office in Bangalore. There is an Apex Body in every state in India, which is charge of all activities. At the district level, there are about 200 information centres. A large faculty of teachers, (about 5100 volunteer teachers of which 560 are fulltime teachers), conduct courses and spread knowledge among the people. In addition, several thousands of volunteers and organizers with varied backgrounds such as engineering, medicine, management, etc. help the organization in their various service projects. , , , , The 5H PROGRAM: , , , The organization has developed the 5H Programme to uplift individuals, families, communities and the entire Nation so that finer human qualities are nurtured. The five main areas of focus are Health, Homes, Hygiene, Human Values, and Harmony in Diversity. , , , Based on this unique approach, the 5H Program recognizes that no external agent can bring about lasting change in the society. It has to come from within the community to ensure sustainability. Therefore, recruitment and training of young people from the villages lies at the core of the approach. The Youth Leadership Training Program (YLTP) empowers young people to become leaders in the development process and to act as catalytic agents for bringing social change in their communities. , , , Since the inception of YLTP in 1999, 450 courses have been organized in which over 50,000 youths were trained. A large number of youths trained under the programme are now engaged in the 5H program. , , , , , , The other major projects being run by VVKI are : , , Tribal Welfare Program Tribal areas are earmarked for basic amenity support, like drinking water supply. Schools are running since 1999 in 3 Eastern / North Eastern States with a major tribal population, imparting the much needed basic education with free books, food and uniforms.. , Trauma Relief and rehabilitation programs In case of natural calamities eg. Bihar Flood etc. , Prisoner Rehabilitation program running across the country in various prisons. The Art of Living Prison Programme enables prisoners to release stress and anger, breaking the cycle of violence, helping them to reintegrate into society
