International Association for Human Values (UK)
We foster the daily practice of human values, a sense of interconnection and respect for all people and their natural environment. We promote and encourage an attitude of non-violence and the ethic of social service.
About Us
Founded in Geneva in 1997, the International Association for Human Values (IAHV) was established to rekindle human values across all levels of society. Driven by a global network of volunteers and experts, we champion an integrated, values-based developmental agenda. Today, our impact spans over 50 countries, utilising a psychosocial peacebuilding approach to transform mindsets and wellbeing. This approach has changed lives across a wide cross-section of society, from children and youth to prison offenders and disaster victims. IAHV internationally has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. In the UK, we are a registered charity, reference number 1103261.
Programmes are practical, accessible and designed for real communities.
We work across wellbeing, education, rehabilitation, climate action and peacebuilding.
Our volunteer-led model keeps the focus on service, trust.
People gain tools they can use immediately, not just inspiration they forget tomorrow.
Key Projects
From UK wellbeing sessions to international education and climate projects, each programme is built around dignity, resilience and service.
An award-winning programme delivering clinically informed breathwork and mental wellbeing tools to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Initially developed for the general community, it now supports NHS medical professionals across the UK.
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IAHV Climate Action is IAHV’s initiative to combat climate change. Join us to raise funds and plant as many trees as possible now. Offset your carbon footprint with just a click.
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Internationally proven program that has transformed mindsets and reduced re-offending in prisons across 100 countries including 25 EU countries and the United States.
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YES! for Schools is an evidence-based programme from IAHV which has consistently shown increased wellness, improved academic performance and reduced behavioural incidents in school children. YES! stands for Youth Empowerment Seminar.
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Art of Living Free Schools supports holistic education in India for over 84,000 students in more than 1,200 schools across 22 states, especially in slum, tribal and rural communities where child labour and poverty are widespread.
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IAHV Read Library brings the joy of reading and access to quality books to underprivileged school children in India, Kenya and Nepal through sustainable school libraries.
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What are we hiding and who are we hiding it from? Why is it a subject of shame? What is so freakish about this completely normal phenomenon? I have a personal story about my menstruation and I am sure all women do. It is about time to re-examine perceptions and rise above the myths surrounding menstruation.
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Healing, Resilience and Non Violent Empowerment of Children Impacted by Armed Conflict in Jordan and Lebanon
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“The Thriving Communities team were fantastic in sharing their expertise and knowledge in a way that encouraged us to engage with conversations about holistic wellbeing whilst reflecting on how we look after ourselves and promote holistic wellbeing with our patients. It felt as though we were sat with true experts who guided us to engage with breath work, laughter yoga and chair yoga in such a way we benefitted from the experience personally whilst learning how to apply the learning to our clinical work.”
“The role of police officer is one of the most intensely demanding and challenging in the arena of public service. The accruing stress of this profession frequently impacts the physical and emotional health. I took the Art of Living Programme to learn some personal stress management tools to support me in my role as Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. The techniques are simple, powerful and effective.”
Charles H. Ramsey“You send people to a workshop for a week and you figure they're going to feel better. But to see something one year after is pretty amazing.”
Dr Emma Seppälä“I wholeheartedly endorse the IAHV Peacebuilding Programme that you are launching. I firmly believe that IAHV has the promise of bringing something unique and impactful to traditional peacebuilding efforts.”
Sanjay PradhanGet involved to reach more people in need. We need your help: volunteers, supporters and donations.