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AVI USA BLOG

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

AVI USA Q4 2025 Financial Report

September-December 2024 Financial and Organization Highlights

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

Diverse group of people proudly connected at Auroville International USA event under a large tree.

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

AVI USA’s Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Training

The  Volunteer Retention and Recruitment Workshop opened the discussion about developing an initiative by attracting enthusiastic, and potentially longterm volunteers....

AVI USA and IDRF

Several months ago, AVI USA Director of Development, Binah Thillairajah, reached out to a sister nonprofit, IDRF, the India Development...

ATB at Madhuban Ashram

This March, Amir, a certified Awareness Through the Body trainer, led workshops at the Delhi and Madhuban Sri Aurobindo Ashrams....

Doug Grimes’ Legacy

Around a year ago Doug Grimes called me to discuss creating a bequest to support AVI USA’s work. He had...

AVI USA Donor Development Training

On Monday, February 10th, AVI USA held a Donor Development Training in Auroville. The training was designed for AVI USA’s partners...

Binah’s Dream

This is an invitation to consider AVI USA in your legacy planning. Please join us in building a legacy that...

BloomO! The Soulful Flower Game

BloomO! A soulful flower card  game is a card game that helps sharpen memory, observation, and reflexes with the art...

Auroville Film Festival 2024

The aim of the Auroville Film Festival is to connect with people and cultures within and beyond Auroville and to...

Satchitananda Raw Foods

Satchitananda Restaurant  , a raw food restaurant, and a meeting with owner  Anandi Vaithialingam continue to delight and inspire many...