On January 12, 2024, get ready to celebrate the kickoff of the global initiative,

"Youth Unite "!

to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a visionary who championed global unity in the service

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Let us embrace Swami Vivekananda's profound wisdom:

"Be and make,"

as we collectively ascend to
new heights.

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Heartfulness and Youth Unite initiative congratulates The Commonwealth Youth Programme for supporting youth development work for 50 years.

ARISE, ASPIRE, ACHIEVE

Join our movement dedicated to empower a fresh wave of youth pioneers who are committed to shaping their own futures and making a positive mark.

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Guests

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Rev. Daaji

Global Guide,

Heartfulness

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The Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland

Secretary General,

Commonwealth

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Dr Tony Nader - MD, PhD

Leader, Transcendental

Meditation

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Mr. Darasing Khurana

Mr.India | Actor |

Philanthropist

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Vision

We aim to empower youth holistically, fostering their mental, emotional, and physical well-being, while developing leadership skills and unlocking their hidden potential for achieving personal greatness and creating a long-lasting positive influence.

Mission

This program’s purpose is to cultivate and nurture a community of 125,000 youth pioneers united by a shared objective to evolve into resilient individuals dedicated to the service of humanity.

About the Program

About youth unite

"Youth Unite'' empowers youth with self-awareness, compassion, and Heartful leadership, blending traditional and modern values. Our program fosters leaders through self-reflection, compassion, moral values, and a spiritual foundation, emphasizing scientific and critical thinking, service, creativity, and inner resilience. Prepare for transformation, build resilience, emotional intelligence, and practical skills for personal growth. Join us to make an impact and discover your voice. Join us to be a part of the change and embrace your voice.

About L.I.G.H.T

Lead through Inner Guidance using Heartfulness Techniques (LIGHT) is a program with the purpose to empower young individuals by enhancing their mental, emotional, and physical development. Its primary objective is to empower individuals to manifest the ability to convey and incite personal excellence, thus enhancing their leadership prowess. This programme gives the youth access to resources, tools, workshops, and mentorships to build and nourish communication skills, emotional intelligence and leadership mastery, finally culminating in their holistic development.

Our Organizers

Heartfulness

The Heartfulness Institute is a global non-profit committed to enhancing well-being and inner transformation through Heartfulness meditation. Operating in numerous countries and proudly affiliated to 25,000 schools, 2,500 colleges, and various corporate entities. We provide a simple and effective meditation method at no charge. Our Heart-based approach deepens the connection with oneself, fostering personal growth.

Heartful Education Trust (HET)

Heartful Education Trust (HET) envisions a transformation of education and society through the empowerment of school leaders, teachers, and students, providing them with tools for personal growth and comprehensive development. As an Indian non-profit organization registered under sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act, HET places a strong emphasis on programs in vital domains such as socio-emotional learning, life skills, wellness, leadership mastery, teacher capacity enhancement, and research.

Currently, HET is actively collaborating with an extensive network encompassing more than 2500 colleges across India. Within this network, HET generously extends the privilege of its educational offerings to both students and faculty, without any associated fees. This is done with the help of our extensive network of 500+ facilitators and 1000+ volunteers who work tirelessly to take the programs and offerings forward.

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Our Partners

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The Commonwealth of Nations, often simply referred to as the Commonwealth, is an international association of 56 member states. It focuses on intergovernmental aspects, and the Commonwealth Foundation, focuses on non-governmental relations among member states

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Yoga for Unity strives to unite all authentic yoga institutions to promote and preserve the practices and philosophies of yoga, and make them available to one and all. Yoga institutions and teachers from all over the globe have united in the hope that the benefits of yoga will reach more and more people. Theme of Yoga for Unity 2024 is Youth and Lifestyle.

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All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was set up in November 1945 as a national-level Apex Advisory Body to conduct a survey on the facilities available for technical education and to promote development in the country in a coordinated and integrated manner. It works with the objectives of AICTE are promotion of quality in technical education. Planned and coordinated development of the technical education system. regulations and maintenance of norms and standards. HET officially signed the MoU with AICTE on May 24th, 2022.

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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, is the apex organization for coordinating and managing agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences research and education. With 113 institutes and 74 agricultural universities nationwide, it's among the world 's largest agricultural systems. ICAR has been instrumental in India 's Green Revolution and advancements in agriculture, greatly impacting national food security and higher education in the field. Under the MoU signed on October 1st, 2022, 74 Institutions have benefitted from the programmes offered under the realm of Heartful Campus.

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The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has been conceived as an Apex Institute for Ayurveda. It aims at bringing a synergy between traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern tools and technology. The institute would offer postgraduate and doctoral courses in various disciplines of Ayurveda and will focus on fundamental research of Ayurveda, drug development, standardization, quality control, safety evaluation and scientific validation of Ayurvedic Medicine. It hosts a referral hospital with 200 beds, 25 speciality departments and 12 clinics with 8 interdisciplinary research. HET is currently in the process of signing an MoU with AIIA by October 20th, 2023.

Program Objectives

To develop heart-centric leadership traits manifesting qualities of kindness, compassion, and the ability to develop personal excellence.

Understanding the approach to attain work-life balance for a holistic lifestyle.

Aspire to empower individuals develop personal excellence, driven by a commitment to societal well-being

Provides an opportunity to network with a vast diversity of Youth worldwide and foster social connectedness, promoting collaborative growth and development.

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Program Outcomes

Growth. Resilience. Intuition. Transform. - G.R.I.T

The LIGHT program aims to achieve four pivotal outcomes that foster sustainable and enduring transformation in youth.
These outcomes include:

Growth - Overall development and moving towards a shared goal or common purpose.

Resilience - The capacity to execute the necessary plans, action steps, and tasks in pursuit of our predetermined objectives, even in the face of adverse circumstances and various challenges.

Intuition - The ability to tune into ourselves and listen to our heart. This cultivates the ability and discrimination power to shift from purely using our intellect to using our innate wisdom.

Transformation - Throughout the program, the cultivation and refinement of these three outcomes naturally precipitate transformation and growth.

Program Offerings

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L.I.G.H.T

January 2024 - December 2024

LIGHT's Offerings:

1. Leadership Modules: 30 hours of free online Master Classes on weekends (through flexible online/hybrid modules)

2. Yoga Sessions: Free Live daily yoga sessions through YouTube to enhance the mind-body-spirit connection

3. Mentor Connect: One-on-one weekly sessions with dedicated mentors committed to your personal development

4. Group Connects: Activities to network with our vibrant community both virtually and in-person

5. Online Certification Courses: Get a certificate from AICTE, ICAR and AIIA upon course completion

REGISTRATION ClOSED
HOPE 4 YUVA

August 2024 - December 2025

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Stay tuned for more information.

YOGA FOR UNITY

January 2024 - December 2024

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Stay tuned for more information.

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List of Events

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12 - 01 - 2024
YOUTH FESTIVAL - 1

Celebrating the Global Youth Festival on National Youth Day, January 12, 2024, coinciding with Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary. This event presents an exceptional occasion for 125,000 youth to meditate in unison. It serves as a distinct opportunity for emerging leaders worldwide to collectively embrace the profound wisdom of Swami Vivekananda, aimed at nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Anticipate a decentralized event soon at your nearest Heartfulness Centres and Campuses.

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12 - 01 - 2025
YOUTH FESTIVAL - 2

Join us in celebrating the Global Youth Festival on National Youth Day, January 12, 2025, as we honor G.R.I.T. and embrace the principles of a Heartful Leader. Let's inspire more youth to join our 125,000-strong Youth community by adopting a "Each one, bring one" approach to ensure its continued growth and vibrancy.

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Let's unite, ignite, and create a brighter future together!

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Frequently Asked Questions

This program 's purpose is to build and nurture a community of 125,000 youth leaders united by a common goal to transform into individuals committed to serving humanity by the means of spiritual evolution

12th January marks the Birth Anniversary of the Spiritual Giant Swami Vivekananda and is also celebrated as National Youth Day in India thus it aligns with the objectives of this event.

The program aims to achieve three pivotal outcomes that foster sustainable and enduring transformation in youth. These outcomes include: G.R.I.T.- Growth . Resilience . Intuition . Transformation

The program will be Hybrid with activities held at local levels along with online sessions to maintain and strengthen the connection of the youth around the world.

The Event will be mainly decentralized with the option to attend a live stream of the Meditation Session, Healthfulness Global Guide, Daaji's address and VIP Guest Speaker's Sessions. Approximately 2000 Youth can be present at Kanha Shantivanam on 12.01.24 including the selected representatives of their respective colleges.

Yes. We will be providing certificates for all the participants of the Program. The certificate will be provided by the Heartfulness Education Trust.

Yes. On 12.01.24 we will host a VIP Guest Speaker for a session on Leadership that can benefit our future Youth leaders. Additionally, the activities throughout the program will be mainly focused on resilience and developing leadership skills.

The program will largely be conducted in English, and some events will be conducted in Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Tamil at select locations.

No. This Youth Unite Program is free, there are no fees required. However, if you choose to enroll for the HOPE 4 YUVA Course, a minimal charge of 300 Indian Rupees will be required to purchase the comprehensive Workbook.

This program is designed to facilitate the development of inner resilience, equipping participants to adeptly navigate intricate situations. Our primary emphasis lies in empowering young professionals to cultivate inner fortitude and problem-solving capabilities, thereby enabling them to prioritize the cultivation of a harmonious work-life balance.

This program facilitates the cultivation of a heart-centric approach, fostering the attainment of a well-balanced lifestyle, promoting the appreciation of moderation, enhancing one's distinction among peers, refining communication skills, and driving active contributions to societal betterment. It positions participants as champions and role models in the near future.