“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”

- Lilla Watson and other Aboriginal rights activists from Queensland, Australia

This is an invitation for those who want to end the inequality and injustice in our world. For those who want to help, are willing to learn, listen, and take responsibility for meaningful solutions.

— Mary J Reiss

“Understanding to recognize ourselves and our contribution/benefits of systemic racism.”

— Heather McGowan

“Everybody’s openness and willingness to share helped me do the same.”

— Amit Jai Kadam

“Peace of mind and valuable insight into my own self.”

The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a humanitarian nonprofit committed to developing and encouraging human values in all facets of life. We believe that peace, happiness, and compassion are the intrinsic nature of all human beings. In cultivating these universal values, a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world can ultimately unfold.

A program of IAHV, SKY Schools offers a stress-free and violence-free learning environment that revives the practice of human values. We nurture respect for all people, cultures, and traditions, restoring awareness of our universal humanity. Our stress-management techniques empower youth, educators, and parents to make healthy life choices when faced with challenges.

Designed for allies to stand in confidence in their work to dismantle racism.

Our Ally Sessions:

• provide a safe space to reassess, realign, and reset

• offer stress-management tools to support the work in dismantling racism

• cultivate clarity of mind, compassion of heart, and strategy for action

• nurture internal change as a catalyst for meaningful social change

— Irma Salley

“Being able to have a conversation with like minded African Americans, who though we may come from difficult backgrounds, understand how important it is to be able to express our thoughts and concerns openly.”

Founded by global humanitarian, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living is the largest volunteer-based organization in the world. Pioneers of breath-meditation techniques with centers in 156+ countries, our programs extend beyond the boundaries of gender, race, nationality, and religion. They’re based on creating peace within the individual, and in turn, the world at large.