Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
In Russia, two distinct Mahashivaratri celebrations brought Sai communities together. In the Urals, a first-time children’s festival utilized storytelling, interactive activities, and practical demonstrations to engage youngsters in sacred practices. It led to the youth’s better understanding of the teachings about Lord Shiva and the…
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In March 2024, 26 Sai volunteers from 4 Sai Centers in the Northwestern and Siberian regions of SSSIO-Russia participated in a food distribution project enthusiastically. They gave away food and necessities to 96 needy people in five cities. In addition, food and seasonal clothing were…
ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇTwenty participants from Kazakhstan, Caucasus, and Volga-Ural branches of the European Sai Spiritual Education (ESSE) Institute attended an online seminar on March 22, 2004. During this event, five students were selected to defend their final dissertations of a leadership course. With departmental approval, the five…
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After a four-year break due to the pandemic, a Sunday public meeting was held in February 2024 in the Central Region of Russia. About 17 SSSIO members, along with eight members of the public, eagerly gathered online with Sai devotees in India for the darshan…
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About 35 delegates attended the 26th National Conference of the SSSIO of Belarus, held online in early March 2024, based on the theme of Forgiveness. The conference also drew participants from Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Russia. In the opening address, delegates were urged to exemplify unity,…
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In May 2023, SSSIO volunteers from across Kazakhstan served Mother Earth by cleaning garbage from various public areas, planting trees, bushes, and flowers, working on homestead plots, and feeding animals and birds in parks, streets, yards, and other places. One of the volunteers shared, “We…
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Zonal Purity Day and Active Summer projects were organized across Russia. In the Southern Region of Russia, SSSIO members participated in cleaning garbage from public places, parks, forests, riverbanks, and the coast of the Krasnodar reservoir. They also served food to those in need, cared…
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SSEHV educators developed a new workbook featuring 17 original stories, incorporating local cultural references. A drama titled The Greatest Gift of All was produced and directed by the South Africa Institute of Sri Sathya Sai Education (SAISSSE) and performed by Sathya Sai School children from…
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South African SSSIO volunteers established a Sanitary Pad Bank to serve the needs of impoverished young ladies who cannot afford sanitary pads. Thus far, nearly 1,750 pads have been distributed in various schools and youth centers.
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Four volunteers distributed hot food and pastries at the Colomto night shelter for the homeless in Kyrgyzstan. They prepared pilaf with chickpeas and soy, homemade pastries, cookies, and chocolates. Recipients were grateful for the lovingly prepared and tasty homemade food and thanked the volunteers for…
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