Sri Sathya Sai International Organization
 Sri Sathya Sai Organization official logo | |
| Abbreviation | SSSIO |
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| Formation | 1965 |
| Type | Non Profit |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, United States |
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| Website | www |
The Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) is a spiritual and humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in the 1960s by Sathya Sai Baba, an Indian guru and spiritual leader.[1] It primarily works within the areas of education and humanitarian aid, in India and internationally.[2]
The SSSIO is an umbrella organization which runs several institutes, trusts and associations.[1] There are 1,969 Sathya Sai Centers in 120 countries.[3]
Medical Care
[edit]The Organization has been conducting medical conferences and camps in various countries through its regional arms. Medical camps have been conducted every year in Fiji since 2006.[4] In 2017, Fiji arm and the Australian arm of the Organization conducted a regional conference at the Sangam School of Nursing in Labasa where the Fijian Minister for Health and Medical Services, Rosy Akbar was the chief guest.[5] In April 2024, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Musalia Mudavadi, appreciated the organization for conducting medical camps in Kenya.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Education
[edit]The Sathya Sai International Organization has helped followers set up similar schools in other countries,[12] with the goal of educating children in the five human values of Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Duty), Prema (Love), Shanthi (Peace) and Ahimsa (Non-Violence). Schools have been founded in 33 countries, including Australia,[13] Mexico, United Kingdom, Kenya [14] and Peru.
The Times of Zambia[15] had once published: "The positive influence of Sathya Sai is unprecedented in the annals of education in Zambia. Sai Baba's education ideals as embodied in his human-values-based approach to education are enlightening to educationists in Zambia."
In Canada, the Fraser Institute,[12] an independent Canadian research and educational organization, had ranked the Sathya Sai School of Canada as one of the top 37 elementary schools in Ontario.[16] The Sathya Sai School had scored a perfect 10 out of 10 in the institute's overall rating for academic performance.
The Federal Senate (Brazil) held a special session to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Sathya Sai Institute of Education (an arm of the organization) in Brazil [17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sri Sathya Sai International Organization". Sri Sathya Sai International Organization. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Narayanan, Usha (5 July 2023). "The Sri Sathya Sai International Organization continues humanitarian efforts in Ukraine – Sri Sathya Sai Humanitarian Relief". Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Sai Region 10 – Sathya Sai Baba International Organization, USA Region 10, West South Central States". sairegion10.org. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Australia Day Awards 2020: Dr Gunvantrai Premji Naker, OAM". indianlink.com.
- ^ "Compassion Can Resolve Problems: Health Minister".
- ^ "Mudavadi hails religious groups role in healthcare".
- ^ NTV Kenya (7 April 2024). Hundreds of Kenyans get free treatment amid ongoing doctors' strike. Retrieved 30 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kenya Digital News (28 June 2024). Listen to Mudavadi's great speech during the SSSIO International Conference!!!. Retrieved 30 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Citizen TV Kenya (7 April 2024). Mudavadi hails faith based organisations role in universal health coverage. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sri Sathya Sai Medical Camp - Uthiru, Nairobi | Musalia Mudavadi. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ KTN News Kenya (7 April 2024). PCS Mudavadi attends the Kiambu free medical camp: From the counties. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "SATHYA SAI BABA". www.speakingtree.in. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Sathya Sai College, Murwillumbah".
- ^ "Sathya Sai School Kisaju".
- ^ "Sathya Sai Baba — Saint, philanthropist, educator". opinionexpress.in. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/six-toronto-schools-among-the-best-in-province-fraser-institute-1.1666745?cache=fcpbhnqhlqs [bare URL]
- ^ "Senate celebrates 22 years of Sathya Sai Institute of Education Fonte: Agência Senado".