China
Fifty postgraduate students in education from three universities in China continued their two-year study of SSEHV. They attend monthly sessions to deepen their understanding of the principles and practices of SSEHV, explore ways to apply human values and SSEHV in their own lives and reflect on how to integrate these values into their teaching.
Hong Kong
As part of the SAI 100 program, the SSSIO hosted a health camp on March 2, 2024, for ethnic minorities in Hong Kong, in collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong. On June 29, 2024, a Mental Health Workshop on dementia and its management was held at the Sathya Sai Center, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Senior citizens from local Indian, Pakistani, and Nepali communities participated in the workshop.
On March 10, 2024, 36 SSSIO members participated in the Hiking and Planting Day 2024, collaborating with the Departments of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation. Each participant planted three or four trees.
On Valentine’s Day, a six-month sadhana challenge called 'RISE – Reaching Inwards to Sai Every Day' was launched for Swami's 99th year of advent. Devotees practiced one of nine sadhanas for 11 days, focused on devotion, service, and eco-consciousness. Around 55 people participated, with the challenge divided into three 99-day offerings.
In April, Team Sai visited a home for the mentally challenged in Sai Kung and organized an art ‘jamming session.’ In June, SSE children contributed their pocket money to buy necessities for 100 needy people. In December 2024, a Christmas service for the mentally challenged was organized, where 45 volunteers brought joy to 110 residents with a Christmas fair featuring games, food, and goodies.
SSE children also offered loving service at the local Gurudwara (worship place of Sikhs), cutting vegetables for the langar prasad, washing dishes, cleaning the floors, and serving prasad. The Ladies’ Wing visited a home for the elderly and introduced the five universal human values.
For Mother’s Day, the Ladies’ Wing hosted an afternoon of ‘Gratitude to the Golden Aged’ to remind all that ‘Mothers are the visible manifestation of God.’ In addition to games and a photo booth, the afternoon was filled with many reminders of Swami’s teachings and a beautiful darshan video of Swami.
The BEE (Buddies in English Education) program continues to enhance English learning and communication skills for primary school children at Sharon Lutheran School. The program has been conducted once a month since 2015, combining learning English with human values. This year's class covered topics such as kindness, gratitude, and environmental care, using fun elements like videos, songs, and interactive games. The program's engaging approach helped students improve their language skills, providing personalized attention to students who need extra support while ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
In October 2024, for Avatar Declaration Day, the Young Adults organized an Essential Items Drive for the Refugee Union to support 60 refugees as part of the Community Adoption Program.
