The International Association for Human Values (IAHV) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1997 by global humanitarian leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. It has branches in 25 countries and has a consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Our Vision
Our vision is to promote and support the development of human values throughout the world. Through a variety of service projects aimed at social transformation and upliftment, IAHV works towards sustainable peace and harmony for all.
We believe:
All human beings
are equal.
Responsibility and an attitude of selfless service are the foundation of true empowerment.
Peace, happiness and compassion are the intrinsic nature of
human beings.
Socio-economic development must be built on human values to be sustainable.
Incorporation of human values into all aspects of life will ultimately lead to a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.
Our Mission
IAHV offers programs to reduce stress and develop leaders so that human values can flourish in people and communities. We foster the daily practice of human values – a sense of connectedness and respect for all people and the natural environment, an attitude of non-violence, and an ethic of social service. Our programs enhance clarity of mind, shift attitudes and behaviors, and develop leaders and communities that are resilient, responsible, and inspired.
Our Team
Philippines (Members)
Charmaine Cu-Unjieng
Executive Director, Board Member, Trainer
Charmaine has over 20 years of international experience in global health, international development, disaster management and response, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). She received her training in Epidemiology and Public Health from Yale University and Medical Anthropology from the University of Amsterdam.
Joel Ruiz
Director for Communications, Board Member
Joel is an acclaimed film and advertising director. He has written, directed and produced a number of critically acclaimed films.
Ruth Yu-Owen
Director for Resource Mobilization, Board Member
Ruth has more than 20 years of experience in the field of renewable energy, developing wind power, hydropower, and solar projects.
Suzanne Faelnar
Director for Partnerships, Board Member
“Zac” has been a volunteer of the Art of Living since 2008. She is currently involved in peacebuilding and development work and is an advocate for integrated approaches to address human security and the climate-conflict nexus.
Julie Ang
Board Member
Julie is the first certified Philippine-based instructor in 2008 of the The Art of Living Foundation.
Madeline Pajarillo
Trainer
Nameeta Dargani
Trainer
Valeree Nolasco
Program Officer
Jelli Luzano
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Sunny Jabbar
Program Assistant
Lorna Nasayao
Admin and Finance Officer
International (Members)
Dr. Katrien Hertog
Adviser and Trainer, IAHV Peacebuilding Program
Katrien is a peacebuilding researcher, trainer and practitioner with 15 years of experience in the academic and non-governmental sector.
Filiz Odabas-Geldiay
Adviser, IAHV USA
Formerly Washington correspondent for a Turkish daily and executive director of an international NGO, Filiz worked closely with UNICEF in mobilizing children globally to help the needy in their communities.
Ronnie Newman
Adviser, Research
Annelies Richmond
Adviser and Trainer
Annelies Richmond is the Director of Training, IAHV and Art of Living Foundation. She is also the Director for the SKY Campus Happiness Program and was previously the Director of Youth Programs .
Leslye Moore
Adviser and Trainer
Leslye delivers resilience programming to veterans and healthcare staff at veterans affairs hospitals. She has more than 30 years career in humanitarian work; directing a wide range of programs domestically and internationally.
Marcel Queiroz
Adviser and Trainer, SKY Resilience Program
Marcel serves as the Executive Director for SKY Resilience Program. He has been working with Trauma Relief Projects, Prison Programs and teaching Law Enforcement since 2015. In last 5 years, has overseen global initiatives that impacted more than 3000 officers and has trained teachers in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, South Africa, Philippines and the United States
Dr. Kanwaljeet Sunny Anand
Adviser, Research
Sunny is a translational clinical researcher who pioneered research on the endocrine-metabolic stress responses of infants undergoing surgery and developed the first-ever scientific rationale for pain perception in early life.
Dr. Dara
Ghararmeni
Adviser, Research
Dara G. Ghahremani is Research Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA. He received his PhD in Psychology with specialization in Neuroscience from Stanford University and was a postdoctoral fellow with Dr. Russell Poldrack at UCLA.
Tarique Khan
Adviser and Trainer
Tarique is a trauma relief expert, worked in war torn countries like Iraq. He is also a dancer, choreographer and pilates instructor.
Salman Mohammed
Trainer
Seemaa Hiranandani
Trainer
Winnie Ang
Trainer