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
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....
Several months ago, AVI USA Director of Development, Binah Thillairajah, reached out to a sister nonprofit, IDRF, the India Development...
This March, Amir, a certified Awareness Through the Body trainer, led workshops at the Delhi and Madhuban Sri Aurobindo Ashrams....
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...
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...
The aim of the Auroville Film Festival is to connect with people and cultures within and beyond Auroville and to...
Satchitananda Restaurant , a raw food restaurant, and a meeting with owner Anandi Vaithialingam continue to delight and inspire many...