China
At the Sathya Sai Center of Guangzhou, a steady rhythm of devotion and learning continued throughout 2025, with bhajans held every Sunday and special devotional sessions observed on major Hindu festivals. Each Saturday, SSE classes brought together children aged 4 to 12.
Breakfast was served to the homeless once or twice monthly. In addition, in honor of Swami's Centennial Birthday, 100 homeless individuals were served breakfast. On that auspicious day, morning and evening devotional programs were held, with 120 people attending the evening gathering. All adult participants received silver coins bearing the SSSIO logo on one side and the Centennial Birthday logo on the other, along with specially designed water flasks.
The Gold Arch International Preschool continued to integrate Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) into its daily functioning. Teachers incorporated SSEHV principles into their lesson plans, while silent sitting was practiced every day. Children were taught about Mother Earth and environmental sustainability to develop an early sense of care and responsibility for the planet.
Efforts to expand SSEHV in China also continued to grow. Stories shared by teachers over 20 years of SSEHV training are now being used in collaboration with the Institute of Sathya Sai Education (ISSE) Australia to develop a social media platform focused on promoting teacher wellbeing. These stories highlight the positive impact of SSEHV on their personal and professional well-being.
In addition, around 50 postgraduate education students from four universities in Mainland China participated in a series of 24 monthly online SSEHV training sessions conducted by ISSE Hong Kong.
Hong Kong
In 2025, a wide range of activities brought members together in a spirit of unity, service, and devotion. On April 27, 65 children, young adults, and adults participated in the Country Parks Hiking and Planting Day in collaboration with the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department. Each person planted three or four trees, contributing to environmental care.
Spiritual activities were also an important focus throughout the year. In November, weekly presentations on dhanyosmi (gratitude) were held after Thursday bhajan sessions, where six devotees shared how Swami had touched their lives, expressing gratitude for His guidance, the lessons learned, and the transformations experienced. A special offering of 100 devotional bhajans was presented at Bhagawan's lotus feet for His 100th Birthday. Devotees from all SSSIO Wings, including SSE children, participated in this seven-hour program, held on November 9.
The 100th year of the advent of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was marked by a morning Hazar Archana and an evening cultural program at the Holiday Inn Hotel, attended by over 700 people, including leaders from other faith traditions.
The program featured opening prayers, a musical titled 'An Ode to Sri Sathya Sai Baba' depicting His early life and performed by SSE children, and a play by the Young Adults and Ladies' Wing titled 'Linking Dots to the Divine'. This play included a re-enactment of Lord Krishna's Damodar Leela, highlighting themes such as the importance of namasmarana, the role of love and effort in service, and the need to be mindful of ego and pride. The evening concluded with a Qawali that was warmly received.
On December 6, 2025, essential items were distributed to 100 residents living in 'cage homes' in Sham Shui Po, as part of the 100th Birthday offering.
In addition, commemorative water bottles bearing the Sai 100 logo and the message 'Love All, Serve All' in Chinese were distributed to street sleepers and to homes regularly visited by SSSIO members.
SSE activities also reflected creativity and engagement. On Easwaramma Day, May 10, 2025, the theme 'One Hundred Steps of Fun with Mother Sai' guided a series of four activities — Mindful Breathing, Mindful Pursuit, Mindful Posture, and Mindful Walking. Each activity contributed 25 steps toward the theme, with participation by 44 children, 9 teachers, and 2 volunteers.
On November 19, Ladies' Day, the Ladies' Wing observed the occasion with the recitation of the sacred Sri Sathya Sai Sathya Narayana Katha.