International

Auroville and the World

“Greetings from Auroville to all men of good will. Are invited to Auroville all those who thirst for progress and aspire to a higher and truer life.”
—The Mother

Auroville in Brief

uroville is a universal township in the making for a population of up to 50,000 people from around the world.

The Dream of Auroville – an ideal township devoted to an experiment in human unity – came to the Mother as early as the 1930s. In the mid-1960s the concept was developed and put before the Govt. of India, who gave their backing and took it to the General Assembly of UNESCO. In 1966 UNESCO passed a unanimous resolution commending Auroville as a project of international importance for the future of humanity, thereby giving their full encouragement.

"Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity."

The Mother

The Auroville Charter

A Document for All Humanity

Given by the Mother in 1968, the Charter of Auroville seems to be a document for all humanity. It is the spiritual and ethical foundation of the township. It affirms that Auroville belongs to humanity as a whole, and offers a framework for an educational, spiritual, and material evolution.

UNESCO Resolutions on Auroville

Global Recognition for a Global Aspiration

Since 1966, UNESCO has passed six unanimous resolutions of support for Auroville, recognizing it as a unique international experiment in education, cultural exchange, and human unity.

International Cooperation Cell, Government of India

A Platform for Educational Exchange

Housed within India’s Ministry of Education, the International Cooperation Cell fosters dialogue between Auroville and global institutions. Through this cell, SAIIER continues to grow in its ability to host students, interns, and researchers from around the world.

Visiting Committee Report

Documentation of Oversight and Support

The International Advisory Council and UNESCO’s Visiting Committees have periodically reviewed Auroville’s development. Their reports reflect a long-standing support for its educational ideals.

Outreach Initiatives

Learning from Auroville

SAIIER’s outreach initiatives open pathways for individuals and institutions to engage with Auroville’s educational work. These programmes are not exported models—they are shared explorations. Rooted in Integral Education, these programmes seek to be exploratory in nature, creating space for structured learning, cultural dialogue, and inner growth.