Operation Shanti - About Us

Operation Shanti...

Believes that every human life is of equal value. We do not accept discrimination in any form.
Believes in the power of patience, compassion and tough love in transforming human lives.
Treats those we help, and those with whom we work, as we would want to be treated.
Gives a hungry person only food that we ourselves would also eat.
Gives our employees and volunteers tasks that only we ourselves would also do.
Is humble and mindful in our actions and words. We seek and heed advice and counsel from those who know more than we do.
Believes in learning along the way, especially from our mistakes, and in sharing our mistakes and lessons with others to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Refrains from imposing our belief systems on others.
Takes action that reflects the long-term nature of our commitment.
Avoids criticizing unless that criticism comes with a suggestion on how to make it better.
Is open-minded to change, improvement, innovation and traditions that work.
Takes responsibility for our actions, no matter what the consequences.

Operation Shanti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the U.S. IRS Code, registered as American Society for International Shanti (ASIS). Operation Shanti was registered under the name Akhanda Seva for International Shanti (Operation Shanti in India) as a non-profit company under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act of 1956, and has 80G and 12A tax exemption status in India.



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Believes that every human life is of equal value. We do not accept discrimination in any form.

Believes in the power of patience, compassion and tough love in transforming human lives.

Treats those we help, and those with whom we work, as we would want to be treated.

Gives a hungry person only food that we ourselves would also eat.

Gives our employees and volunteers tasks that only we ourselves would also do.

Is humble and mindful in our actions and words. We seek and heed advice and counsel from those who know more than we do.

Believes in learning along the way, especially from our mistakes, and in sharing our mistakes and lessons with others to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

Refrains from imposing our belief systems on others.

Takes action that reflects the long-term nature of our commitment.

Avoids criticizing unless that criticism comes with a suggestion on how to make it better.

Is open-minded to change, improvement, innovation and traditions that work.

Takes responsibility for our actions, no matter what the consequences.