South Asian Institute for

Peace and Reconciliation

Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice President of India (2022)


A unique collaboration with the University of Winchester (UK), SAIPR explores the role of religion and Asian wisdom in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

 

Core Activities: Trauma healing workshops, interfaith dialogue, and restorative justice programs.


Philosophy: Grounded in the vision—"If we change, the world will change."

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Vision

The Institute has been set up on the lines of collaboration of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya with the University of Winchester,U.K. which aims for developing research in religion, peace building and reconciliation. This institute is a much-needed addition to global Peace Studies, scholarship and practice. It will provide practical training on religious peacebuilding, conflict analysis, and interfaith dialogue. In a ceremony held after the inauguration, Mr.Naidu said, “It is my privilege to inaugurate the ‘South Asian Institute of Peace and Reconciliation’ dedicated to the service of humanity.” He also praised the university for its impactful worldwide efforts in the fields of Yoga, Yagya and scientific spirituality. Further Honourable Governor said, “It is my strong belief that this institution will work for peace, harmony and love in the world.” After Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, the visit continued to the Gayatri Teerth Shantikunj where dignitaries paid obeisance to Pt. Shriram Acharya Ji and Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji. He tweeted that he was inspired by his lines – “If we change, the world will change”, and “If we form ourselves, the world will be reformed.”

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Objective

The Centre would engage in:
  • World class research in religion, peace building and reconciliation.
  • Research informed Post Graduate teaching and supervision initially, leading to Undergraduate provision as the Centre and resources develop.
  • Practical training on religious peace building, conflict analysis, and interfaith dialogue.
  • Policy briefings and a consultancy dimension.

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ACTIVITIES

The activities proposed under the South Asian Institute of Peace and Reconciliation are as follows:

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