AVI USA News
AVI USA News brings you updates from Auroville, our Auroville partners and projects, and new developments from AVI USA. Check back in frequently for new articles.
President’s Letter
I write to you again from Auroville. It’s been a full and rich time, and there are two things that stand out to share with you. One is that I
Matching Campaign Final Results
Thank you to the 67 people who contributed over $110,000 to the
2025 Matching Campaign Fund!
Your contributions make the Matching Campaign possible and create the foundation for so much
AVI USA 2025 December Matching Campaign
Matthew Andrews, AVI USA’s Executive Director, reflects on last year’s Matching Campaign and the incredible momentum our community created. Building on that spirit, we’re excited to invite you to take part
Roy Chvat: In Memoriam by Akash Kapur
Much of what I know about Roy’s early years in Auroville—and about the early years of Auroville itself—I learned directly from him. Roy and I were neighbors in Aurodam when
Q3 2025 Financial Report
Our 2025 Q3 Report with our Organization, Financial, and Program Highlights.
The Pulaha Fellowship – Honoring Jean Luc’s Birthday
“We will soon be reaching what would have been Jean Luc’s 30th birthday… and feel these fellowships really resonate with his vision and wishes for a kinder, gentler world, one
Evaluating the Results of Giving By Bill Leon
“What?” , “So What?” and “Now What?” are the key questions AVI-USA is discussing with all Auroville International USA partners . They are part of our evaluation process for all
Partnership in Action: How AVI USA and IDRF Empower Women and Communities in India
Earlier this fall, Binah Thillairajah and Matthew Andrews, AVI USA’s Director of Development and Executive Director, visited our long-time collaborators, the India Disaster and Relief Fund (IDRF). Over the years,
Kiran Baldwin: Global Standards in Ecological Restoration
A Conversation with Kiran Baldwin of Auroville’s Botanical Gardens. Auroville Botanical Gardens, located in the heart of India’s experimental township Auroville, is making it's mark on the global conservation stage.
The Cultural Integration Fellowship: A Living Connection to Mother and Sri Aurobindo’s Vision
"The Cultural Integration Fellowship sustains a vibrant community where multiple connections to Sri Aurobindo and the Mother can flourish, allowing each seeker to find the path most suited to their
Monthly Giving, Living Connections: Sustaining Auroville’s Partner Projects
We are continually inspired by the generosity of our community. A few years back we opened up the possibility of setting up monthly, weekly, or annual recurring donations. Your recurring gift
Partnership in Action: How AVI USA and IDRF Empower Women and Communities in India
Earlier this fall, Binah Thillairajah and Matthew Andrews, AVI USA’s Director of Development and Executive Director, visited our long-time collaborators,...
From Tea to Thali to Picnic: California Connections 2025
This September we traveled to California, gathering at the beautiful Lodi ashram for our annual face-to-face meeting of the AVI...
A Melody of Change: How Isai Ragam is Transforming Village Lives
It’s a weekday evening in Auroville, and across the seven village locations of Isai Ragam, children are gathering for classes....
Meet AVI USA in September, the Bay Area CA
Join the AVI USA board for 5 days of connection, conversation, and community ! AVI USA will be in the Bay Area...
Sri Aurobindo’s Legacy – Matagiri Center
The early followers of Sri Aurobindo in the US included Eleanor Montgomery, who was a fashion editor at Vogue magazine....
One might say that my youth was a long preparation for discovering Mother and Sri Aurobindo through a series of...
How Can I Help – The Power of Recurring Giving
“How can I help?”Is one of the most beautiful questions we hear." -Binah Thillairajah. The question comes from people who’ve...
Induja Gandhiprasad , a young Aurovilian, was accepted into the accelerated Environmental Conservation Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a full...
MorningStar: Supporting Birth and Women’s Health in Auroville
On May 29th, 2025, Morning Star Birth Center celebrated the groundbreaking for the construction of a dedicated birth and women’s...