Enshrined in the values of Satya (truthfulness), Ahimsa (Non Violence), Seva (Service) and Tyaga (Sacrifice), Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) is engaged in building a new civil society in India through its grassroots to policy-level action in Health, Education and Community Development sectors. SVYM is rendering its service to the rural, tribal and marginalized community in Karnataka from the past 3 decades.
Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies (VIIS) an initiative of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement is a global initiative to build thought leaders in the social space through exposure to the Indian context and value perspectives.
Through our years of research and analysis, we create bespoke offerings of educational courses, field trips and hands on learning that take students through an scintillating journey of Indian Immersion.
Dr R.Balasubramaniam (Balu) is a development activist, social innovator, writer and a leadership trainer. He is a medical doctor by training, with specialization in Public administration from Harvard University. Inspired by the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda, he founded the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement at the age of 19 and went on to work with the displaced and dispossessed forest-based tribes in H.D.Kote Taluk of Mysore District, Karnataka and this has grown to be one of India’s finest NGOs.
Paul R. Greenough is a distinguished faculty at the Department of History at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Iowa. He had been the Director of the Cross Borders Program of International Studies and also the co-director of the National Resource Center in International Studies.
Violin Maestro Dr. Mysore Manjunath is one of the top ranking violinists in India today. He is on the faculty at the University of Mysore and guiding scholars and students for PhD program at the department of music. Dr. Manjunath, true cultural ambassador of India and continue to preserve and spread the rich cultural heritage of Indian Classical music, in all its glory.
M.A. Jayashree is an accomplished teacher of spoken Sanskrit, propagating learning of spoken Sanskrit through simple means. Dr Jayashree has a large following of overseas students in this field. She served as a Professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit at D.Banumaiah’s college in Mysore, Karnataka.
Prof. Sreenath, Ph.D., MNO (nonprofit MBA), is a tenured full professor at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH. His research is in developing mathematical and computational models for Global Issues, and, Mammalian Systems Biology. He served as the Director of UNESCO GENIe Center, and was on the World Water Commission. He is the Director of Case Systems Biology Center and the Director of Graduate Online Program in Systems & Controls. He has a deep passion and commitment to serve in the nonprofit arena.
Donna Ramil is the Associate Director of International Programs and Student Services at the ILR School, Cornell University and Key advisor for students seeking international opportunities. Donna works towards generating more study abroad, internships, service learning and independent research opportunities for the students.
Ms. Sindhu Suresh is a post graduate in Economics and also a Law graduate and has more than 7 years of experience in legal profession as an advocate. She has been associated with SVYM since 2005. Working with the youth and women has been a passion for her. She has led various constructive youth programs as an activist during her college days. She is serving in various committees with regard to Women issues and was a Syndicate member, University of Mysore.
Dr. Rekha Shanmukha has more than 10 years of experience as a dentist. Before her engagement with VIIS in 2012 she was associated with VMH, Sargur from 2008. Her other interests are Health training and facilitating, Clinical Management and Administration.
Mr. Dharmesha is associated with VIIS from 2010. His previous experience was as a purchase executive in an automobile industry. He is currently pursuing his graduation in Bachelor of Arts. His interests are in current affairs and Accounting Management.
Mr. H N Ramesh is a post graduate in Kannada literature and associated with VIIS from March 2017. His other organizational experience includes 9 years of association in Prajayatna, a development initiative working to improve the quality of education in public schools and five years of teaching experience. He is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Kannada literature.
Hear what they say
I learned to live In a different culture. I experience something totally different from the USA which has helped me greatly with my own personal development
Hannah Blinn, Allegheny College
My overall Learning from the internship is that Global citizenship is earned, it is not a privilege
Ore Afon, Cornell University
I learned to be more appreciative of what I have, I learned to be more patient and I learned I can get along with a wide range of people
Tara Sarkar, Teaching Assistant, Cornell University
This program and the mentorship of Steveji has helped me develop a more detailed understanding of how I fit into the world. My Perspective towards life has shifted compared to where it was a month ago. I feel more in harmony with the world than I ever
Mark Augustine "Gus" Schissler, Jr., The University of Michigan
It feels as though my whole life has prepared me for this moment. This program has been the turning point for me. Swamiji’s teaching will shape my personal and professional life
Anthony Mai, University of Iowa
I hope that one day I will find some way to express how deeply my experience at SVYM has affected me as a person and as a musician. In the meantime, I will move forward with my endeavors to become a stronger musician and a more compassionate world citizen with more fervor than ever.
Aaron “AJ” Covey, University of Michigan
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