Promoting nonviolent change in South Asia

Millions of people across South Asia are marginalised and living in poverty, deprived of their human rights. Without effective democratic processes or accountability it has been difficult to achieve change. Numerous groups have resorted to violence resulting in decades-long local conflicts.

The nonviolence movement once flourished in India under Gandhi, and there are still groups in the region committed to nonviolence, working to bring about change. However, these ideas are not reaching the areas where they are needed most.

We bring together these dynamic groups with others from the surrounding countries where people face similar challenges. This has led to the creation of the South Asia Peace Alliance (SAPA), with members from across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The aim is to coordinate and help people accomplish nonviolent change.