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. Anil Kumar is Post graduate in Business Administration and is associated with VIIS from 2014, His other organizational experience includes Marketing Development in telecom industry. His interests include Photography, Videography, photo, video editing and documentation.
Ms. Chandrakala is a Graduate in Arts and is associated with VIIS from 2014. Prior to this, she was in the Hotel and Hospital Industry as a front desk executive. She is passionate about hospitality and creativity. She is currently pursuing her post-graduation in English.
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 absolutely loved my time here. You have all taught mush much about your NGO, Country and Culture. Thank you I hope to come back soon!
Alexandra V. Romfoe, University of Minnesota
Thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of this amazing program. My memories here will hopefully stay with me forever!
Eric Huang, University of Minnesota
This experience will help me greatly in the future! It really helped in seeing healthcare not just learning it.
E.B. Floersch, University of Minnesota
Thank you beyond words for welcoming us all and investing in us. I am forever grateful! I will miss this beautiful country, people and culture!
Hailey Roberts, University of Minnesota
I leave here with full belief that cultural exchange of this sort is not only great but crucial as the world gets smaller. This level of understanding yields peace and love.
Kevin Allswede, The University of Michigan
At the beginning of the trip, we talked a lot about what it meant to be a global citizen. While that is a super complex idea, I think my experiences in India have reshaped my view of the world and begin to understand what it means to live in a global world.
Nina Holley, Colorado College
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