Our Impact
We’ve already reached over a thousand villages and have over 40,000 women participating in our programs.
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While the women are the direct beneficiaries, there’s a ripple effect for their children, families and communities that includes improved well‑being, great family harmony, new income pathways, and stronger community bonds.
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Our Reach
Already, hundreds of villages have been reached, with over 40,000 women participating in programs that enhance both wellbeing and livelihood. The ripple effect is visible in better health, stronger families, greater creativity and awakened aspirations.
2000 +
40,000 +
Women trained in Transcendental Meditation
Uttarakhand rural villages reached
16,000 +
Women practicing the advanced TM-Siddhi Program
2 tons +
Seeds distributed for food security
400 +
Agricultural cohorts completed
120,000 +
Individuals benefited by self-empowerment, wellness and agricultural programs
How We Measure Change
The Himalayan women consistently report positive changes in health, happiness, well-being, and also in outer development. Our impact extends to all areas of life:
Inner Development
Women report better health, greater peace, and reduced stress, among other benefits. Many also report a greater connection to their Vedic Tradition. increase in regular group practice; reductions in reported stress.
Education & Training
We have 50 trained as TM teachers, 26 trained to teach sustainable agriculture, and over 75 training cohorts completed. With 40,000 women trained in the basic TM technique, 15,000 trained in the advanced TM program,
Culture & Heritage
Sessions are integrated with regular cultural evens, including Bhajan, Kirtan, Bhagavatam and Vedic Yagyas
Livelihoods
We’re in the process of developing a range of products to sustainability increase the women’s long term income. We also offer seeds and other materials to improve productivity.
Health
We’re bringing women vaidyas and traditional doctors to offer preventive care consultations and maternal/child health sessions.
Community Centers
10 community centers planned to be built this year. The first is slated to begin construction soon.
Our Path to Transformation
We follow a simple yet powerful flow of change:
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Inputs: teachers, trainers, community centers, equipment, and seed grants.
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Activities: TM meditation advanced practice, training, processing, health camps, cultural programs.
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Outputs: trained Himalayan Devis, valuable products, stronger communities, and the Maharishi Effect for peace
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Outcomes: improved mental and physical health; higher incomes; stronger cohesion; and improved quality of life across the Himalayas, around India and throughout the world.
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Impact: resilient villages led by women developing change from within while preserving their Vedic heritage.
Together, we can build healthier, more confident women, thriving families, and vibrant villages, all rooted in the wisdom of the Himalayas.
What Our Devis Say
