The Phoenix Settlement which was established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1904 was a 100 acres piece of land. In the 1980’s there was a concerted effort by the apartheid government… Continue reading Social cohesion Programme – Reaching Out To Bambhayi Community
Category: Gandhi Development Trust
Training in nonviolence
Why do people have to be trained in nonviolence is a frequently asked question. In order to be able to engage in violent encounters one has to train . Violence… Continue reading Training in nonviolence
During December GDT will be looking at the following key issues of concern:
1. The move to demonitise in India-what does it mean, can we learn from it what are the implications what are the pros and cons? According to wikipaedia, “The demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1000 banknotes was… Continue reading During December GDT will be looking at the following key issues of concern:
Handing of Certificates to children who attended the skills training course with Mandli Zwane
In the 2nd week of November Mondli Zwane began to hand out certificates to the various children in the schools in Inanda. A programme of 13 lesson in line with… Continue reading Handing of Certificates to children who attended the skills training course with Mandli Zwane
GDT and Satyagraha Annual Awards 2016
GDT and Satyagraha Annual Awards 2016
The Mahatma Gandhi Satyagraha Awards were introduced in 2006 to mark the centenary of Satyagraha. They are presented annually to South African individuals in recognition of their contribution towards both… Continue reading GDT and Satyagraha Annual Awards 2016
The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace was presented to Dr Bernard LaFayette, Jr. from Atlanta Georgia
The Award is presented in recognition of his work towards the promotion of peace reconciliation and justice locally and internationally in his capacity as a Civil Rights Activist. We recognize… Continue reading The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace was presented to Dr Bernard LaFayette, Jr. from Atlanta Georgia
On 7 November 2016 Awards were presented to 7 people
REVIEW OF “101 GANDHIAN INSPIRATIONS” BY FAKIR HASSEN, Published by FAKIR HASSEN, fakir@vodamail.co.za, by Paddy Kearney
There are several reasons why this book is worth buying and reading. For those who still believe that Gandhi has much to say to the world, you will discover that… Continue reading REVIEW OF “101 GANDHIAN INSPIRATIONS” BY FAKIR HASSEN, Published by FAKIR HASSEN, fakir@vodamail.co.za, by Paddy Kearney
Norio Sakai A Peace Activist
Translated by Dr Nobu Masuda Rev Norio Sakai President emeritus – Religions for Peace international Rev. Sakai served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rissho Kosei-Kai from 1996… Continue reading Norio Sakai A Peace Activist