INITIATIVES

The International Yoga Federation’s initiatives reflect a shared commitment to peace, wellbeing, sustainability, and human development on a global scale. These initiatives are designed as long-term, value-driven frameworks that bring together civil society organizations, volunteer networks, educational institutions, and local communities around common goals.

Rather than operating as isolated projects, IYF initiatives function as interconnected platforms that encourage dialogue, cooperation, and practical action across borders. Each initiative addresses a specific global challenge—such as peacebuilding, healthy living, education, social inclusion, or sustainability—while remaining aligned with the broader principles of ethical responsibility, volunteerism, and international cooperation.

IYF supports these initiatives primarily through its global network, knowledge-sharing capacity, and volunteer-based engagement model. The Federation does not act as a commercial entity and does not manage or control financial operations of independent partner projects. This approach ensures transparency, autonomy of partner organizations, and long-term sustainability rooted in local ownership.

All initiatives are developed in harmony with internationally recognized frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and aim to contribute to a culture of peace, wellbeing, and resilience at both local and global levels.

Through these initiatives, the International Yoga Federation seeks to empower individuals and communities to take an active role in shaping a more peaceful, healthy, and sustainable future—grounded in shared values, mutual respect, and collective responsibility.

This page provides a high-level overview. Each initiative has a dedicated page with scope, activities, governance, and updates.