Social workers tirelessly work towards helping more and more people all around the world. Irrespective of different areas of work, the primary motive of social workers is to increase the quality of people’s lives. Quality of life can be a very wide concept; it may include a sustainable lifestyle, quality employment, financial stability, wholesome nutrition, sense of self-worth, happiness, among several other elements. All these elements put together can be defined as a feeling of harmony and peace! While a political definition of ‘peace’ may only refer to nations, borders, and wars; a more holistic definition has a wider scope. “Peace means dignity, well-being for all, not just absence of war” – United Nations Officials.
The United Nations (UN) acts as the international guard of peace across the world, in today’s time. Different bodies of the UN take out directives to promote harmony, peace, and non-violence. One of the first torchbearers of the message of peace and non-violence is India’s beloved, Mahatma Gandhi.
The life of Mahatma Gandhi has been an inspiration to many people all around the world. The thoughts and preachings of Bapu have gradually developed to become a complete stream of philosophy. Gandhian philosophy primarily focuses on values of truth, non-violence, harmony, peace, and self-control. Although Mahatma Gandhi played a significant part in the independence of India, his thoughts never reflect anger, hatred or resentment. Even while leading a freedom revolution, he did not resort to violent means. He continued to choose the path of peace and non-violence time and again. Gandhi promoted positive change and liberation of humans from all shackles – all while teaching patience and kindness.
“The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Wishes and Blessings and its programmes also draw values from the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. The team at Wishes and Blessings has designed its projects to help people be liberated from varied shackles. The underprivileged are affected by social issues like poverty, hunger, lack of education, unemployment, and so on. Wishes and Blessings continues to walk the path of human upliftment, remembering the values of Mahatma Gandhi.
This Gandhi Jayanti, join Wishes and Blessings by joining our initiatives:
Daily Meals Programme: Our initiative to feed the underprivileged.
Sponsor a Childhood: Our initiative to deliver quality education to underprivileged children.
Mann ka Tilak: Our old age home for abandoned elderly.
About the Author
Manaswani Saxena is an enthusiastic development sector content developer. She loves to write short stories and poetry. She is a complete foodie, loves good music. With the right people, she’s also a little crazy!