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
Bhumilucis – A Collaborative work by Aurodeva
Bhumilucis is a collective work that premiered at Centre d’Art in Auroville on Friday, January 17th. We contacted Nicole and...
AVI USA’s Second Donor Development Training
Matthew Andrews and Binah Thillairajah led a second workshop for Auroville Partners focused on developing meaningful and heart-centered relationships with...
Kuilai Creative Center’s New Playground Project
We connected with Selvaraj, the head of Kuilai Creative Center, to find out more about the new KCC playground project...
Here, at HorsetoHuman, we are determined to rewrite Kleo’s story. She will no longer be defined by the cruelty of...
A Nun’s Persective: Karsha Nuns visit Auroville
We are funding a trip to bring 10 nuns from Karsha Nunnery, Zanskar, Ladakh, to Auroville Pondicherry. Filmmaker Serena Aurora will...
AVI USA is thrilled to be featured in Auroville's news outlet: Auroville Today . Read about AVI USA and Matthew...
School Ashram Trip & Youth Camp
In 2024-2025, students from a few of Auroville’s Outreach Schools, Aikiyam, Isai Ambalam and Udavi, go on a school trip...
Personal Facebook Fundraiser for Auroville & AVI USA
We have put together a step by step guide of how to successfully create a Facebook Fundraiser for AVI USA...
Filmmaker Hassan Ansah visits Auroville
An account of Hassan’s first visit to LEC, Life Education Center in Auroville, a project he has been supporting from...