Zone 1
Canada
In celebration of Swami’s 100th birthday, SSE children across various regions actively participated in community service initiatives, including toy, warm clothing, and food drives for children, tutoring programs, volunteering at soup kitchens, tree planting, and supporting activities at their local Sai Centers.
United States
The Messengers of Love and Light Children’s Festival, hosted by the Education Wing of the SSSIO USA, brought together over 120 SSE children alongside the National Conference. The three-day festival included storytelling, creative arts, role play, games, and reflective activities centered on Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings: Friendship with Divinity, Nature, Ceiling on Desires, Unity in Diversity, and Selfless Service. Children and teachers carried out an onsite service project, assembling 100 backpacks of school supplies for children from underserved communities. The event concluded with devotional singing.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference
An interactive workshop titled 'Social and Emotional Development: Strengthening Our Classrooms with Core Values' was presented at the NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, featuring active participant engagement and meaningful discussion. The session covered the benefits of SSEHV, an introduction to the Five Universal Human Values, the importance of developmental stages in implementing values, and the five teaching techniques used within the SSEHV framework.
West Indies
On May 10, 2025, SSSIO Trinidad and Tobago, together with Sathya Sai Schools, commemorated Easwaramma Day with a 'Walk for Values'. About 150 Sai Center members and 200 community participants joined the walk. The theme of the event, 'Celebrating 100 Years of Love, Service, and Human Values,' honored the centenary of the Advent of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Posters created by the children carried a message of hope, much needed in a nation longing for peace.
On June 27, 2025, the Sathya Sai Primary School in Longdenville joyfully celebrated the graduation of 15 Standard Five students, marking the completion of five formative years and their transition to secondary school.
Zone 2A
Human Values Education
Across Zone 2A, various training and awareness activities were carried out within the framework of initiatives promoting Human Values Education, with particular emphasis on teacher training, institutional strengthening, and community engagement.
In the city of Nagua, Dominican Republic, workshops were conducted for teachers from three private schools to strengthen their pedagogical competencies in integrating Human Values into the teaching-learning process. As a result of these efforts, a follow-up partnership was established with the CEICOCE private school (Centro de Educación Integral Carmen Oneida Cruz Eduardo), which has been adopted to provide ongoing support in implementing Human Values Education classes, thereby ensuring the sustainability and impact of the training provided.
Furthermore, the Sri Sathya Sai School of Human Values continues to consolidate its position as a leading educational institution in the region. It currently enrolls 180 students and has gained significant recognition from both the community and educational authorities, standing out for its contribution to the holistic development of children, grounded in the practice of values such as Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Love, and Nonviolence.
An event was held in Puerto Rico to promote songs based on Human Values. This activity brought together parents, teachers, and community members interested in strengthening values-based education through artistic expression, creating a space for reflection, learning, and active participation.
Together, these activities reflect the sustained commitment of the SSSIO to integrated development, promoting an education that reaches beyond academics and helps build more just, harmonious, and conscious societies.
El Salvador
2025 was a year of great blessings for the Sathya Sai Institute of El Salvador. From March 22 to June 28, 16 Sunday School teachers from the Evangelical Church in San José Villanueva received training in the SSEHV program.
Human Values classes began at the San Vicente de Paúl Children's Home in San Salvador on July 12, 2025. Three groups were organized: teenage mothers (15 participants), teenagers (12 participants), and boys between the ages of 12 and 15 years.
This project was the result of invaluable collaboration between 10 dedicated teachers. Every Saturday, children and teenage mothers attend with enthusiasm and hope. Despite difficulties they faced, such as abandonment or family problems, they continued to demonstrate a genuine desire to overcome adversity. Little by little, they are transforming their lives and their environment through the practice of human values. With love and dedication, this work continues to sow light and hope in every heart.
Guatemala
Over the last 27 years, the Sathya Sai School in Guatemala has achieved great academic success by providing well-rounded education to its students. Throughout this time, it has been recognized by the Government of Guatemala for its commitment to quality education.
Activities during 2025 included a sustained silent reading program. Two students received the Academic Excellence Award, reflecting the school’s standards across grade levels. Students also excelled in sports at the national level, winning gold in women’s doubles and bronze in team competitions at the National Games, with further qualifications and medals in disciplines such as table tennis and volleyball, including the Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship on November 4.
The school continues to move forward with faith, guided by a holistic educational mission, sowing the seeds of goodness in every student.
Mexico
In the city of Monterrey, SSE classes are held on Sundays. Currently, six children attend, and one teacher conducts the sessions.
In Mexico City, one teacher conducted SSE classes for six children. An introductory course on SSE was also offered, and seven teachers completed the training. Human Values classes were delivered to the wider community in four cities: 60 children with 7 teachers in Guadalajara, 38 children with 3 teachers in Querétaro, 460 children with 7 teachers in Zapopan, and 190 children with 21 teachers in Matehuala.
Panama
Activities during 2025 in Panama began with a mandatory parents’ orientation workshop on March 8, introducing the SSEHV program. Five SSE classes served about 35 children and young people, each dedicated to one of the five human values and to serve those in need. Throughout the year, students explored spiritual themes through storytelling, group discussions, reflections, bhajans, and prayers, supported by games and interactive activities aligned with the SSE curriculum. A special session led by a guest, Mr. Fizz, used dynamic games to teach values.
Zone 2B
Argentina
During 2025, the Education Wing in Argentina ran study circles, reflective gatherings, and workshops on coherence between thought, word, and action and on character formation. Interactive, play-based workshops also strengthened peace and family integration.
In community centers and schools, Human Values Education was offered alongside academic support and spiritual accompaniment, with devotional singing, value-centered storytelling, and group activities that drew children, youth, and adults together in a spirit of loving service.
Both in-person and virtual Educare and EduCanto (EduSing) workshops were delivered, broadening the program’s reach.
Bolivia
The ISSE of Bolivia continued to train primary school teachers at the Juana Azurduy Public School in Sucre and held workshops with 120 children at Colegio Franco Boliviano in Santa Cruz. At the Chuquisaca Faculty of Medicine of the University of San Francisco Xavier, 100 students presented the Value of Love at an educational fair. The ISSE also ran a 48-hour online EHV course for teachers and professionals nationwide. The SSE Wing held Study Circles at the Sai Centers in La Paz, Cochabamba, and Sucre, and a Young Adults Meeting was convened at the Sai Center in La Paz to discuss the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba and their practice in daily life.
Brazil
In 2025, marking the 100th Birthday of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and the 25th anniversary of the ISSE of Brazil, the ISSEB held a National online Basic Course with the board and several branches. Centers and groups studied His Story Told by Himself, a narrative of Bhagawan’s childhood and youth.
Students from Sathya Sai Schools of Vila Isabel, Goiás, and Ribeirão Preto won gold and silver medals at national competitions in Mathematics, Portuguese, and Astronomy.
The three Sathya Sai Schools and the Partnership School developed the Sai 100 Project in tribute to Sathya Sai Baba, and the Partnership School of Eusébio, Ceará, launched a publication of drawings and testimonials from students, teachers, and families on their experience with Human Values.
Chile
The SSE Wing of Sai Seminary Center promoted reflective studies on the Upanishads and conducted Spiritual Education classes for children and Young Adults. The Pre-ISSE implemented EHV programs that emphasized practical service. Highlights included an impactful Sai 100 Survey among devotees on the influence of Sai Baba’s teachings, and a recreation fair on April 24 (EHV Day), celebrating the Value of Love.
Colombia
The ISSE graduated 150 individuals from its 118-hour EHV Diploma Program. For the past four years, the Life and Human Values conference has been held monthly on YouTube, with roughly 18,000 views. The Sai School of Funza celebrated its 15th anniversary with monthly events and notable achievements, including the recognition of alumni in politics and academic competitions, and first place in all three categories of the interscholastic theater competition. The Prema Sai School continued its focus on holistic student development and the construction of new classrooms.
Ecuador
In addition to the Virtual Course on EHV, the ISSE of Ecuador also hosted the IX International Meeting, titled 'A Voice of Hope, Young People with Character,' in collaboration with the Sai Institutes of Colombia and Mexico, the National Roundtable on Values Education, and the Ministry of Education in Ecuador, reaching thousands of educators.
The Sathya Sai School of Guayaquil celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Walk for Family Values that drew nearly 600 community members. The Sathya Sai School of Bahia de Caráquez took the Intercollegiate Film Festival prize with its short film "Play Fair".
Paraguay
The Sathya Sai Kindergarten of Paraguay had 27 students in 2025. The children developed conscious breathing and concentration through Light Meditation. The project 100 Years of Love with Sai: Mini Heroes of Service 2 promoted selfless service through donations and shared activities with the Hogar de Guadalupe shelter home in Asunción. On December 1, the Ministry of Education and Science of Paraguay awarded a Diploma of Recognition to Professor Florencia Bogado, Director of the School, for her dedication and selfless effort on behalf of the children of Paraguay.
Peru
The ISSE of Peru offered two online 120-hour EHV courses, Excellence in the Application of Human Values, for teachers, psychologists, parents, and the community, and broadcast six online talks with 2,275 views on the SSSIO Peru YouTube channel. The Education Wing of the Sai Center Ari Sai in Lima ran an SSE program, Sun and Wisdom, for children’s character development, and held monthly EHV workshops in Huarochirí and Cerro San Francisco, integrating food and clothing distribution with health services and family counseling. In April, both groups led Walks for Values to mark Human Values Day.
Venezuela
ISSE of Venezuela
Thirty-one workshops were conducted, totaling 41 hours, with 12 participants, using various formats: online, video calls, in person, and by landline. These were part of the course: 'Life, Human Values, and Happiness.' In July, there were two online talks. In the first quarter of 2026, workshops will continue in various formats. The complete course will be offered in the second, third, and fourth quarters.
Zone 3
Australia
Institute of Sathya Sai Education Australia (ISSEA)
2025 was primarily a year for assessing community needs and preparing ISSEA resources for launching in 2026: a social media resource focusing on SSEHV as a tool for promoting teacher wellbeing; a podcast series to increase awareness of human values in the workplace among the general public; and values-oriented mentoring for young health professionals.
The institute continued its quarterly newsletter containing tips for using SSEHV strategies in the classroom, the workplace, the home, and for personal well-being. This reaches around 200 people, and recipients are encouraged to share with mainstream teachers.
Its blended learning SSEHV Certificate Course continued to attract small numbers of participants. The Institute is working closely with Community Engagement, Devotion, and Education Wings to plan to share components of the course in Sathya Sai Centers.
Sathya Sai College, Murwillumbah and Dungay
For the Sathya Sai College, 2025 has been a year of significant progress and consolidation with the implementation of a new approach to the syllabus. Student numbers at year's end were 140 at the Primary campus and 150 at the Secondary.
Both campuses have secured excellent results in the National Assessment Program of literacy and numeracy, NAPLAN, reflecting the strength of the new syllabuses. Primary students also competed in the International Tournament of Minds Challenge, securing a victory in the Social Science category.
The appointment of a dedicated counselor has benefited secondary students’ well-being. Students actively participated in initiatives designed to strengthen environmental responsibility. These programs reinforce the college’s role as a local leader in sustainability and highlight the importance of social responsibility in education.
SSE
This sacred centenary year commemorating the 100th Year of Sathya Sai Baba’s Advent has been a momentous and spiritually uplifting year for the Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) program across Australia. Across all regions, there was a clear focus on strengthening structured weekly value-based lessons while deepening devotional practice and experiential learning for children of all age groups.
The year commenced with the Zone 3 Retreat held in the serene surroundings of Murwillumbah. Under the theme 'Journey with Sai,' children across Australia joined in a parallel retreat program filled with spiritual reflection, creative workshops, and collaborative learning. The retreat culminated in a beautiful drama presentation.
Certificates were awarded to students completing SSE milestones, recognizing years of dedication and commitment. These achievements reflect the sustained effort of children, teachers, and parents in living Swami’s teachings. With Swami’s grace, we continue this sacred journey of nurturing character and spirituality in every child entrusted to our care.
Fiji
Institute of Sathya Sai Education – Fiji (ISSEF)
The ISSEF continued its oversight of the Sathya Sai Schools in Fiji. There is ongoing training of teachers and supervision of the Human Values programs established in schools throughout Fiji. It is pleasing to note that teachers from all religious denominations are keen to attend our training programs.
Sathya Sai Primary School and Sathya Sai Pre-Primary School
There were 92 Primary students and 13 Pre-primary students for 2025. The final year 8 saw all 12 sitting students pass the exams, qualifying for movement to Secondary education.
The schools observed several different faith festivals over the year, with special celebrations for the observance of Sai Baba’s 100th Birthday. This was attended by parents, SSSIO members, and distinguished guests.
The schools encourage involvement of students in several extra-curricular activities, including boys’ soccer, girls’ netball, scouts, Girl Guides, and cubs.
SSE
SSE classes were held in seven locations, with a total number of 150 students and 27 teachers. In addition to the syllabus, religious and cultural events were celebrated, such as Ram Navami, Easter, Guru Poornima, Shivaratri, Akhanda Bhajan, and Sathya Sai Baba’s Birthday.
Meetings were held for parents and teachers, and most centers organized a parents’ day, where certificates were presented to the children. Teachers from Fiji attended the online Zone 3 Teacher Training offered by the team in Australia.
New Zealand
Institute of Sathya Sai Education New Zealand (ISSENZ)
ISSENZ continues its responsibility for the governance of the Sathya Sai Preschool Rongomai, and the training of trainers, teachers, and facilitators within the SSSIO of NZ (SSSIONZ).
The institute continues its training programs to ensure that a solid core of trained teachers is in the SSE and SSEHV provision. This program is ongoing with active collaboration with the SSSIO NZ and the Sathya Sai Values, Education and Service Trust NZ.
Sathya Sai Preschool Rongomai, New Zealand
The Sathya Sai Preschool Rongomai is a community-based facility providing free education for two to five-year-old children. The National Curriculum framework is integrated with the Education in Human Values pedagogy, fostering a Values Inclusive program that is Culturally Responsive and meets the learner’s needs. About 80% of the children come from low-income Pacific Island families living in the area.
The Preschool serves as a strong community support base. It provides food packs to families in need and preloved clothing. School bags and stationery are also distributed to support children’s learning.
Various events and programs are organized throughout the year. These activities enable regular and meaningful interaction with families and the wider community.
The Preschool has introduced a new initiative to provide healthy cooked vegetarian lunches daily during school terms. Ingredients are supplied free under a government-sponsored program, and meals are prepared by SSSIONZ volunteers on a rostered basis. This successful initiative has benefited the children and introduced many families to vegetarian food options.
SSE
In 2025, New Zealand’s SSE group devoted the year to honoring Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba during the sacred centenary of His 100th Birthday. The year unfolded in a spirit of devotion, unity, and shared purpose among students, teachers, and families.
A deeply moving end-of-year production was lovingly offered at His Lotus Feet. Months of rehearsals nurtured artistic expression, discipline, teamwork, and growing confidence in every child.
Service remained central to the program and reflected Sai ideals in action. Throughout the year, SSE children led bhajans with enthusiasm and reverence. Several students offered their voices for the first time during Akhanda Bhajans, marking a significant milestone.
The graduation of five children into the Teen Youth group stood as a proud testament to their continued commitment to Sai values, offered in gratitude for Swami’s guidance and grace.
Zone 4
Indonesia
SSE classes were conducted every Sunday in almost all Sathya Sai Centers throughout Indonesia from 9 a.m to 12 noon. On April 13, 2025, at Medan Center, children were trained in performing Drama. At the Bali Tabanan Sathya Sai Center, on February 9, children meditated on Goddess Saraswati to understand the value of learning.
Malaysia
In 2025, the SSSIO Malaysia National Education Wing successfully conducted structured Guru Core Trainings (Phases 1–3), heart training sessions, and the Young Youth Leadership Program (YYLP) to strengthen teacher development and graduating student leadership. Online SSE/SSEHV examinations and viva assessments evaluated students’ understanding and application of Human Values. Major national events included the Gayathri Mantra Initiation & Yagna, and the 22nd SSE/SSEHV Convocation held during the Zonal 4 International Conference. Across Malaysia, state and center-level programs enriched students through cultural, environmental, devotional, and community-based activities.
Nepal
At the Kalikasthan Sathya Sai Center, around 20 ladies gathered every Friday and engaged in making small items, enhancing their skills. They adopted two schools and conducted morning prayers before starting the classes.
Philippines
The Sathya Sai School Students secured 1st place in the RIPRISA Academic Competition in Mathematics, Science, and Araling Panlipunan. They represented the school at the Municipality at a provincial level, reflecting the school’s strong academics and value-based education.
Singapore
For the centennial birthday, SSE students, teachers, and parents joined all activities. About 100 members participated in a beach cleaning activity on Aradhana Day, inspired by Swami’s words, 'Nature is the vesture of God.'
Sri Lanka
Enrollment grew by 13%, from 1,063 students at the end of 2024 to 1,532 by the end of December 2025. Key factors included the adjustment of SSE class timings to fit school schedules, the formation of WhatsApp communication groups with parents, and stronger coordination between teachers and parents.
330 students participated in disciplined writing sadhana (Likhita Japam) as part of the Sai 100 program. Also, students planted 1,494 saplings in schools and in public spaces. Exhibitions of creations, value-based artwork, craft, and spiritual presentations were prepared by SSE children. They participated in the festivities and spiritual activities of the Sathya Sai Centers.
Thailand
An interesting 2-hour workshop was held involving SSE students, teachers, parents, and guests, with a total of 44 participants. An SSE alumnus, who is a medical doctor, inspired the children with her talk on how SSE has helped her in her professional life to make righteous decisions in her career. A role-play game was played involving all.
A Parents' Appreciation program was celebrated on November 23, 2025, bringing 44 parents, teachers, and students together. Fourteen SSE students gave short speeches on the topic 'My Parents,' which were very heartwarming. Students washed, wiped, and bowed to the feet of their parents to show their gratitude and acknowledge their love. A birthday cake was cut for Sathya Sai Baba, and all enjoyed the event with pizza and cake.
Zone 5
China
Teachers’ stories about the impact of SSEHV on their personal and professional well-being, collected over the 20 years of SSEHV training in China, are being used in collaboration with the ISSE of Australia to develop a social media platform to promote teacher well-being at a time when this is badly needed.
About 50 postgraduate education students from four universities in mainland China are participating in a series of 24 monthly SSEHV training sessions conducted online by the ISSE of Hong Kong. It is expected that these students will be future leaders in education in their respective provinces.
Zone 6
SSEHV Online Courses
In 2025, ISSE SE continued bi-monthly sessions of online Course 1 of the SSEHV program, covering the values of Righteousness, Peace, and Nonviolence, character cultivation, the life and teachings of Sathya Sai, the pedagogy of SSEHV, and the teacher as exemplar. In parallel, monthly seminars for online Course 2 explored connections between Human Values, philosophy, culture, and theories of character and moral development; the five teaching techniques in greater depth; communication; and leadership.
SSEHV Buddy Group
The SSEHV Buddy Group, launched in September 2023, brings together trainers and participants of the online SSEHV Courses offered by ISSE SE. By 2025, the group included educators from both North and South Europe, meeting monthly online to share experiences, ideas, and solutions in a spirit of openness, mutual respect, trust, and unity.
SSEHV Family Camp in Sai Prema
From August 16 to 23, an SSEHV Family Camp was held in Sai Prema, Athens, on the theme 'Master the 'Mind and Be a Mastermind.' The camp brought together 16 children and teenagers, with parents and teachers from six European countries. Workshops, interactive games, storytelling, creative arts, role plays, group discussions, mindfulness practices, and excursions helped children explore how emotions work and learn practical tools such as conscious breathing, meditation, and reflection. Parents and children shared experiences, strengthening communication and empathy.
ISSE SE In-Person Meeting in Sai Prema
The ISSE SE held its 3rd in-person meeting in Sai Prema, Athens, from October 23 to 26, 2025. Nine participants from Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, and Switzerland attended the program, which included spiritual practices, physical exercise, sharing SSEHV practical experiences, workshops, singing together, and spending time in nature. Inspiring presentations were also given on various topics, including ‘An Inspiration from the Founder’, ‘The Path of Surrender: Unfolding Human Values from Within’, ‘The Life and Teachings of St. Nectarios’, and ‘Artificial Intelligence vs. Heartificial Wisdom’. One of the Course 1 participants presented her online assignment presentation on ‘The Value of Peace through Ayurveda’. All participants treasured the moments shared in the spirit of love and unity, whilst enhancing the practice of Human Values.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
On December 26 and 29, two SSSIO members held a music workshop for three classes of first-grade children, ages 6 to 7, at a public primary school in Sarajevo. After a short introduction about music as an expression of feelings, thoughts, and moods, the children explored sound using their bodies, voices, and percussion instruments, including bongos, tabla, cajón, snare drum, and cymbals, accompanied by two SSEHV songs.
At the close of class, each child received a small egg-shaped shaker and a chocolate. This was the fourth visit to the school since 2023; 65 children attended, and parents and teachers warmly welcomed the workshop. Several children described it as the best music class ever.
Croatia
From April to June, a member of the Sathya Sai Center of Zagreb and a professional teacher co-led 10 SSEHV workshops titled 'Little Peacemakers: Education for Peace and Nonviolent Conflict Resolution for Preschool Children,' for 11 five-to-six-year-olds. A team of educators in Bjelovar presented a storytelling program at the Infinity of the Slavs festival and puppet theatre performances on Human Values, one of which appeared at the international ZAMKA festival. On May 1, an SSEHV workshop was held at the regional Young Adults retreat, with participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. From August 17 to November 23, a Sai 100 spiritual discipline titled '100 Days of Inspiration, Introspection and Transformation' invited SSSIO members to reflect daily on carefully selected Sai quotes.
Greece
Since 2000, SSEHV classes have been held in a small house in Athens every other Saturday for children ages 7 to 15. In 2025, lessons continued as usual, supplemented by special events. From January 4 to 7, a short SSEHV camp at Sai Prema celebrated the baptism of Jesus Christ. The annual SSEHV summer camp was held at Sai Prema from June 30 to July 6, on the theme 'Unity in Thoughts, Words, and Deeds,' with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha as the central story. Each day brought morning prayers, physical exercise, human values lessons, creative activities, singing, swimming, walks in nature, and evening prayers, accompanied by vegetarian meals cooked by parents and volunteers. The camp concluded with a drama performance for parents, relatives, and friends. Fifteen children took part in the activities over the year.
Ireland
In 2025, SSE students and teachers in Ireland prepared for Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 100th Advent through character-building and devotional practice. Classes ran from September 2024 to May 2025, combining online sessions with in-person gatherings for special occasions. The SSE family was organized in four groups: Sathya (10 children, ages 6 to 9), Dharma (12 children, ages 10 to 12), Shanti (11 adolescents, ages 13 to 17), and a newly developed Prema group of three children attending in person. Highlights included a Veda chanting program titled 'Dublin Hearts in Action', full-day camps on spirituality and cooking together, sacred rituals including the Abhishekam and Ekadasha Rudram, service to those in need, and 10 children completing 100 hours of spiritual discipline as an offering for Sathya Sai’s 100th Birthday.
Italy
The Italian branch of ISSE SE held the second edition of its course 'Education in Human Values, a Path for Life in 2025', completing the first unit, 'Peace: Thoughts in Harmony, Behaviors in Balance,' with three application workshops on music, creativity, and silence. In May, a one-day workshop, 'The Blossoming of Happiness,' was held in Ticino, Switzerland. Other SSSIO activities included the 'Garden of Human Values' project, monthly SSEHV classes at the Sathya Sai Center in Bulgarograsso and near Bergamo, parenting study circles, and online sessions for adults on the life of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Slovenia
In 2025, SSSIO members in Slovenia continued value-based educational activities and workshops for children and the community, in collaboration with local schools and institutions, to strengthen positive relationships, encourage compassion, and prevent bullying. In April, a creative workshop, 'Sai Vision,' was held at the Sathya Sai Center in Ljubljana, where participants worked in groups to create artistic pieces inspired by Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings. The artworks now decorate the center as an ongoing source of inspiration.
Spain
In 2025, the Education Wing of the Sathya Sai Center of Madrid organized monthly activities for adults, including seven study circles, two Sathya Sai Educare workshops, and celebrations of various festivities. The study circles focused on extracts from Vidya Vahini, Sathya Sai Baba’s discourses on the true meaning of education, and the workshops addressed 'The Value of Righteousness and The Fountain of Joy Within.'
Switzerland
During 2025, one teacher provided regular SSE and SSEHV lessons to three children in Geneva. At the Sathya Sai Center in Basel, six SSE students learned prayers and devotional songs monthly, and they actively participated in the weekly devotional singing sessions at the center. For special events, the children took on increased responsibility by helping to organize and support activities. In Zurich, plans are underway to reactivate an SSE program in 2026.
United Kingdom
SSE weekly classes ran throughout the year, and teachers continued developing new lesson plans for Group 2 students. A parents-teachers meeting was held in January. On Easwaramma Day, to honor Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 100th Advent, the children offered theatre performances and presentations on His life and teachings, with topics including Sathya Sai Avatar Declaration, The Divine Source of Human Values, The Five Ds: Devotion, Duty, Discipline, Discrimination, and Determination, Arjuna’s Test, and God’s Three Pledges from the Bhagavad Gita. In July, the 12-to-13-year-olds sat their SSE annual exams, and the 14-to-15-year-olds submitted written projects based on Sathya Sai Baba’s discourses. Christmas was marked with readings from Sathya Sai’s messages, carols, and value-based games.
Zone 7
ESSE Institute
In 2025, six online sessions of the ESSE Course 1 Training program were conducted with participants from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Lithuania, and Ukraine. Thereafter, the participants gave presentations on their understanding of different aspects of the SSEHV program and how to implement it.
In the fall, the first two sessions of the Course 2 Training program were conducted. A one-day seminar was conducted as a follow-up for the teachers of the Latvian Partnership School, who had finalized Course 2 in 2024. An online Course 3 was conducted for the Zone 8 Educators in cooperation with the trainers of the Zone 8 ESSE Campus.
An SSEHV Buddy Group was created in September 2023 to offer support for the practice and expansion of SSEHV in schools and the community. It meets monthly online in Europe, providing a platform to share experiences, challenges, and solutions from the practice of SSEHV.
The three Partnership Schools in Haiti have offered academic and values education since 2011. Enrollment has grown from 171 to 710 children, and all receive a daily meal, often the only one they can count on. Ongoing gang violence has forced many schools in Haiti to close; thanks to the supporters of these schools, salaries are assured, and the schools remain open. The emphasis this year has been on involving parents more, with training in human values education, health and hygiene, and non-violent parenting. All three schools also run Saturday Human Values Clubs, offering children a refuge of values in a war-like environment.
Every year, the Latvian Partnership School weaves human values into lessons, activities, and celebrations. In 2025, the project Roadmap to Family Well-Being strengthened families and deepened values education, and the August camp allowed children to explore one value each day through creativity. An Erasmus trip to Warsaw inspired students and teachers to live out empathy, courage, and humanity.
Advent and Christmas were celebrated simply and sincerely, focusing on heartfelt traditions, gratitude, and community, and an Erasmus trip to Warsaw inspired students and teachers to live out empathy, courage, and humanity.
Austria
One child and one youth participated in the SSE Family Camp in Sai Prema, Greece. An SSEHV children's book entitled 'Vidyas Geheimnis' ('Vidya’s Secret'), printed in 2024, was accepted by Sathya Sai Publisher Germany in 2025. A public school teacher in Austria made SSEHV an integral part of their teaching for children in the school.
Germany
Study groups on the national theme of purity were held nine times with a total of 80 participants. During the annual regional retreat, study circles were conducted on the topic 'Purity Leads to Enlightenment,' and a program for toddlers was offered. This year, a nature day was held in April. 12 children and their parents enjoyed nature, stories about values, related games, and creative activities.
During Sathya Sai’s 100th Birthday celebration, children participated in a creative lantern-making workshop, followed by a lantern dance. Study groups on the year's theme were also held. 6-10 children with their parents participated in the Sai Children's Channel, which continued to offer monthly programs for families, focusing on the five human values. SSE programs were offered in Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart.
Hungary
A program for a public audience already acquainted with Sathya Sai explored the relationship between music and Human Values. The session drew on passages from the Geeta Vahini and addressed ways to connect with one's inner self, overcome difficulties, and live unity in diversity, taking inspiration from "My life is my message" and "Your life is my message." Musical games and reflective exercises carried the themes to the participants.
Latvia
On March 1, a public seminar, 'Human Values in Today's World,' was held at which the Education Coordinator presented Swami's Teachings on the Four Steps to Self-Realization, followed by a study circle. The session drew warm feedback, particularly from the Young Adults. 16 participants attended, five of them from the public. On March 15 and April 12, a drawing workshop, Lotus as the Symbol of Purity, was offered at the Sathya Sai Center of Riga; three adults and six young adults attended, three of them from the public. At a private school called the School of Conscience in Sigulda, two SSEHV teachers also introduced human values classes for kindergarten, pre-school, and first-grade children.
Lithuania
Monthly webinars drew 9 to 12 participants for the study of the guide 'Purity is Enlightenment.' In March, a public seminar on the theme 'Harmony (Balance) and Creativity, Eternal AUM' was held at the Sathya Sai Center in Vilnius with 40 participants. Monthly study circles in Vilnius and Kaunas, with 8 to 12 participants each, explored the teachings of Sathya Sai and their practical application; the study material was shared in advance with a wider audience of 33 persons. As in previous years, all study materials were translated into local languages and shared with the Sai community and the general public. A value-based education program was also carried out at the Green Nature School in Kaunas, where members of the Kaunas Sai center took part in the school's activities and educational process.
The Netherlands
In Amsterdam, an SSE class of 12 children was held every fortnight, with special programs for Easter, Swami's 100th Birthday, and Christmas. In Groningen, a monthly class for one child continued through the year, alongside a special Easter program. Four teenagers attended online sessions with their teacher and took part in the Family Day. At the national level, a Family Day dedicated to Sathya Sai's 100th Birthday brought together children, parents, and grandparents for stories from Swami's life, a new birthday song, and the making of decorations. At the 100th Birthday Celebration, the children performed songs, gave short talks, and presented a dance program they had choreographed themselves. The ESSE-NL Campus also organized an online series of three workshops, attended by 20 participants, on the theme 'Happiness in Daily Life, at Work, and in Relation to Health.'
Poland
The Theater Studio (Education through Theater) in Warsaw has been running for over 17 years, teaching human values through theatre. In 2025, the program engaged 40 children and teenagers who explored the core values through plays. Twice a year, students performed for parents, friends, and schools; four performances took place in 2025, two in June and two at Christmas, including 'In Search of Snow White,' a performance prepared by children on honesty, loyalty, justice, and love; 'Here and Now,' a drama on mobile phone addiction; 'Magical Scarecrow,' on environmental protection; and 'When Christmas Eve Comes….' A 48-hour human values program, 'Fitness for the Brain,' was also offered for 60 seniors.
Sweden
SSE Group 1 and Group 2 classes were held online every Sunday by one SSE teacher, with seven boys and six girls in Group 1, and four boys and two girls in Group 2. In summer 2025, the first in-person SSE class was held in a public park in Stockholm, where the children met each other and their mothers for activities, games, and shared time. Every other Friday, online study circles were conducted for members of the Sathya Sai organization in Sweden, reflecting on Baba’s Thoughts for the Day and the corresponding discourses. During Swami’s centenary birthday celebration, the SSE children offered Veda chanting, a talk titled 'Who is Sathya Sai Baba,' a drama, and a song carrying His message.
Zone 8
ESSE Campus
The ESSE Campus in Zone 8 has 116 teachers of various qualifications, including 24 trainers, 69 candidate trainers, and 23 instructors. The Campus places strong emphasis on training members of the SSSIO across Zone 8. Seminars were held throughout the academic year, and between seminars, students completed homework assignments to study the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, conduct theoretical research, and, most importantly, integrate their learning into the practical work of all SSSIO wings.
During 2025, ESSE Campus held 15 Course 1 seminars, attended by 140 members of the Organization, covering Basic and Self-Awareness modules along with three seminars under the general title Leadership, in which participants studied the theoretical and practical aspects of Sathya Sai Education, public speaking, and the manifestation of leadership qualities and skills within the SSSIO.
From April 5 to 27, the ESSE Institute and ESSE Campus faculty jointly conducted three online seminars (Course 2, Parts 1 and 2; Course 3, Part 1). Nineteen members completed their training, and 190 people attended the sessions. Course 2, Part 2 (Intermediate Level), concluded with four final theses: 'Manifestation of the Universal Value of Truth in Major Religions', 'Life and Teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba', 'Leadership Skills', and a report on a practical service project assisting a single mother.
The Campus also delivers SSEHV training for teachers and educators across Zone 8. In May 2025, ESSE Campus trainers, together with leading researchers and professors from higher education institutions, organized a five-day seminar for 100 educators and administrators from 50 children's social and educational institutions, including orphanages, boarding schools, and shelters. The seminar focused on the practical integration of values and methods of spiritual and moral education into teaching. In August 2025, as part of the International Medical Volunteer Camp in Kazakhstan, ESSE Campus trainers conducted eight seminars titled 'Culture of Love and Supportive Environment in School' and a training course, 'How to Transform a Group into an Effective Team,' for 232 teachers across five comprehensive schools.
The Campus also took part in organizing two international psychological and pedagogical conferences on spiritual and moral education, held in Almaty in late March and Astana in late October, with a combined attendance of approximately 600.
Zone-wide SSE and SSEHV Activities
In Zone 8 in 2025, over 240 SSE lessons were held for 73 children of devotees, and over 340 SSEHV lessons for 867 children from the public. At the International Volunteer Camp from August 1 to 16, 18 teachers from Zone 8 led an SSEHV project for more than 250 children from the public, including orphans, comprising 53 SSEHV lessons, 36 creative workshops, five puppet shows, and two quests on the themes 'Wonder of the World' (on self-exploration) and 'Living Water'(environmental).
The 23rd annual Zonal Education Conference was held online on March 22 and 23, on the theme 'Sathya Sai Education: A Prerequisite for the Cultivation of Noble Character,' bringing together 243 participants from seven countries and 60 cities. Sai teachers shared experiences of their work with children and parents through the SSE and SSEHV programs. The 10th annual Zonal Youth Conference-Festival, on the theme 'Patience and Love: The Path to God,' was held online on January 4 and 5, with 146 participants from seven countries, including 24 children. The Zonal Children's Methodological Camp was held in southern Russia from July 19 to 27, with 15 children and 31 adults studying the Ceiling on Desires program and learning to apply it in practice.
Azerbaijan
From July 25 to 27, the National Buta Camp was held in Azerbaijan for children of the public, their parents, and teachers, on the theme 'A Pure Heart Creates a Happy Life'—buta meaning fire, life, and eternity. A parallel seminar on spiritual and moral education in the family was offered for parents. The camp drew 203 participants, including 84 children. On May 29, SSSIO members organized a visit to the House Museum of the composer Uzeyir Gajibekov for 15 children from a boarding school.
Belarus
A Family Camp was held in Belarus from August 8 to 10, with five children and 14 adults reflecting on the theme 'Sanctity of Words'; SSE teachers conducted six lessons on human values for children in three age groups.
In summer, four Elements of Nature creative workshops were held for six children of devotees, who made Tiffany-style glass crafts. The children submitted their works to the Active Summer 2025 creative competition in Zone 8 and won prizes.
Kazakhstan
Much attention is paid to children facing difficult social and psychological conditions. At a reception center in one city, 25 children took part in five lessons on human values and an excursion to the mountains; a theater visit was also organized for nine children and their parents living in socially disadvantaged situations. In another city, nine lessons on human values were held for 20 children from similar circumstances. At a children's home, three lessons on human values and three creative programs reached 150 children, alongside two seminars for educators on integrating values into the educational process. In addition, 11 SSE lessons were held for one child, and 10 SSEHV lessons for six children.
Moldova
A Children's Camp was held in Moldova from August 26 to 29, with five children taking part in SSEHV activities, creative workshops, and games.
Russia
In northwestern Russia, a School of Joy serves six children. Under the Unity of All Religions program, children and adults visited Buddhist and Vaishnava temples and Orthodox monasteries, and the children also cared for animals at an equestrian club.
In Siberia, on July 19 and 20, the Children's Festival 'A Heart in Which Kindness Dwells Is a Temple of God' drew 29 people, including 13 children. To commemorate Bhagawan's 100th Birthday, a regional online lesson, 'Gratitude to the Lord', was held for six children and 12 adults.
In southern Russia, the 42nd SSE Vacation School, on the theme 'Divine Teacher' and dedicated to Bhagawan's 100th Birthday, was held from October 26 to November 1 for 10 children.
In the Central region of Russia, on November 23, 10 children of devotees, their parents, and SSE teachers offered a musical, 'Unity of Religions', dedicated to Bhagawan's 100th Birthday.
As part of the Days of India Festival in Moscow from August 14 to 17, 11 teachers and three SSE graduates conducted 24 workshops for 239 children of the public.
From June 28 to July 5, a Path of Love Family Camp was held in an eco-park in the Volga-Ural region, with 52 participants, including 23 children.
In the Urals region, summer and winter Family Camps brought together 28 children to explore the elements of the Universe and to learn goal-orientation alongside supportive adults.
Throughout the year, 18 classes using Sathya Sai Education methods were held in an art studio in Dagestan for eight children with special educational needs.
Ukraine
SSEHV classes continued throughout 2025 with children of the Beads of Character group, with five children participating across 16 classes. Two field trips were also organized.
Zone 9
Sathya Sai School — Ghana
On Aradhana Mahotsavam in April, students gathered and offered thanks to Sathya Sai Baba. The school building project continued through May, though it remains delayed by financial constraints. In July, a Traditional Day brought together 250 students and teachers in traditional attire, and in August, an awards day distributed certificates, school bags, uniforms, and stationery. In September, the parent–teacher association held a meeting on the theme 'Let Your Child Grow in Human Values'.
Sathya Sai School – Kisaju, Kenya
Sathya Sai School, Kisaju, ran a full calendar through 2025. A parents’ orientation on February 24, 2025, reviewed the school’s ethos with old and new parents. In March, learners visited the museums of Kenya, the Giraffe Center, Mamba Village, Nairobi National Park, and the National Assembly. On May 16, the school led a 10 km Walk for Values. On Guru Poornima, hampers were distributed to elders and the underprivileged. In October, the school attended the Nairobi International Trade Fair, graduated 17 Pre-Primary 2 candidates, and planted 100 trees on Independence Day. In November, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 100th Birthday was celebrated with the local community.
Sathya Sai School — Uthiru, Kenya
The Sathya Sai School in Uthiru held parents' meetings throughout the year to deepen awareness of the school's ethos. Together with the Sathya Sai Center, the school organized food distribution to members of the community. Sathya Sai Baba's Birthday was celebrated in November with students, teachers, and the community. An awards day was held for the kindergarten children, with each child receiving a certificate and every teacher a token of appreciation. Grade 6 learners were prepared for the KPSEA, the Ministry of Education assessment that promotes them to Grade 7, and more than 90 percent of the students excelled.
Sathya Sai School – Newcastle, South Africa
Sathya Sai School Newcastle marked Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Birthday on November 25 with plays, testimonials, talks, and EHV certificates. In August, SSSIO South Africa and AISSE held a Mother and Child Program with educational talks, songs, tree planting, and the distribution of meals, hampers, gowns, and toiletries; the African Eye Institute provided eye screening and vision testing. The December sports day brought students into two houses, Love and Truth, with all participants receiving tokens. In September, the school led a Walk for Values to raise community awareness.
Sathya Sai School – Chatsworth, South Africa
Activities at Sathya Sai School Chatsworth in 2025 included a Walk for Values, a Milo Day, the distribution of hampers, the celebration of Swami’s Birthday, a Market Day, and an interschool event.
Sathya Sai School — Madagascar
The Sathya Sai School in Antananarivo provides lunches regularly, along with all stationery and school materials, and offers regular medical checkups, deworming, and anti-lice treatments. On February 23, the school planted 1,000 trees. On April 19, Dr. Ramadevi led a workshop for parents, children, and teachers on eating responsibly and with self-awareness, attended by 151 students, 162 parents, and seven teachers. The school took part in the arts competition organized by AISSE in celebration of Swami's 100th Birthday, with two learners taking first-class honors.
Sathya Sai School — Nigeria
The Sathya Sai School in Nigeria carried out a range of activities through 2025. Students and teachers took an excursion to Olumo Rock, climbing together in a team-building exercise. A Walk for Values program reached out to the community, with students carrying placards of values and sub-values. A Green Audit garden project brought students together to plant trees and other plants. On Independence Day, all students and teachers wore traditional Nigerian attire. The year also included a Career Day, with students dressed in the attire of future professions, including doctors and firefighters.
Sathya Sai School — Uganda
The Sathya Sai School in Uganda held parents' meetings throughout the year and ran a sequence of values and leadership programs. On March 13, Pastor Daniel Bryans, a missionary from the Baptist Church, addressed 200 students on Jesus as a role model, and the students were struck by the resonance between His values and those of Sathya Sai Baba. Parenting workshops with parents and students were conducted in February, April, June, and August. In February, a Prefect Leadership workshop, drawing on the Sathya Sai Mahavakya on Leadership, was held for 69 students, and in April, a leadership and public speaking workshop reached 90 students. In July, the York Forum, an organization of medical experts, addressed 120 students on sickle cell disease and HIV. Students took part in the maize and vegetable harvest from April through June, and engaged in a community book-making project in May and June. In August, the Grade 6 and 7 learners took part in the Sai 100 Sathya Sai Schools art competitions.
African ISSE (AISSE)
AISSE secured a donation of 44 new computers from ABSA Bank for the Chatsworth and Newcastle Sathya Sai Schools, opening the way for coding and robotics lessons for the children, with computer literacy classes for the community now being introduced. Five partnership schools are also now linked with the Sathya Sai Schools.
On Women's Day, August 9, AISSE and SSSIO South Africa held a Mother and Child Program at the Newcastle Sathya Sai School. The program brought together parenting sessions, educare, music, dance, and movement, alongside the distribution of hygiene packs and gowns, meals, medical and dental care, eye care, and EnviroCare. The children, who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, were welcomed with their mothers and treated to breakfast and lunch, and gowns were distributed to both the children and the mothers. Free consultations were offered by the African Eye Institute, and about 52 pairs of spectacles were distributed. AISSE hopes to bring this experience to most of its schools across Africa. Two garden patches were also designed and planted on the school grounds.