Gandhi Jayanthi October 2

International Day of Non-Violence – October 2
(UN Observance) 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶

International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to spread the message of peace, tolerance, harmony, and non-violence in personal and social life.

2025 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 (UN): “Non-Violence: The Path to Lasting Peace.”

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲: “Peace is the most powerful weapon of mankind.” – M.K. Gandhi

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲

To spread awareness about the principle of non-violence (Ahimsa)

To encourage students to practice peace in daily life

To highlight Gandhi’s philosophy as a tool for resolving conflicts

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 1–5)

🎯 Focus: Kindness & Peaceful Habits

𝟭 Peace Pledge:

> “I will be kind, I will not hurt others, I will use words of love.”

𝟮.Storytelling Session: Gandhi’s childhood story of honesty & truth.

𝟯.Drawing Activity: “Peaceful World” with doves, hearts, children holding hands.

𝟰.Role Play: Small skits on saying sorry and thank you instead of fighting.

𝟱.Song: “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram” sung by children.

𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 6–8)

🎯 Focus: Values & Practical Learning

Poster / Slogan Writing: “Non-Violence is Strength, Not Weakness.

𝟭.Essay Competition: “Why Non-Violence is Important Today.”

𝟮.Peace March in Campus: Students carry placards with Gandhi’s quotes.

𝟯.Group Discussion: How to handle anger without violence.

𝟰.Craft Activity: Origami doves with peace messages inside.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 9–12)

🎯 Focus: Philosophy & Critical Thinking

𝟭.Debate: “Is Non-Violence Relevant in Today’s World?”

𝟮.Film Screening: Gandhi (1982) or short documentary on freedom struggle.

𝟯.Quiz Competition: Gandhi’s life, Indian freedom movement, and peace leaders worldwide.

𝟰.Wall of Peace: Students write “My Way of Practicing Non-Violence” on sticky notes.

𝟱.Drama / Street Play: On issues like bullying, communal harmony, and peaceful protest.

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering)

🎯 Focus: Peace, Leadership & Social Awareness

𝟭.Panel Discussion: “Non-Violence as a Solution to Modern Conflicts.”

𝟮.Research Paper Presentation: Non-violence movements worldwide (MLK, Mandela, Dalai Lama).

𝟯.Social Media Campaign: Hashtag challenge #MyPeaceAct – students share peaceful deeds.

𝟰.Volunteer Service: Visit community spaces (slums/old age homes) with messages of peace.

𝟱.Mediation Workshop: Training in conflict resolution without aggression.

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 / 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

🎯 Focus: Compassion & Care in Healing

Health Talk: Emotional well-being & managing stress peacefully.
𝟭.Role Play: Handling patient anger with calmness & empathy.

𝟮.Poster Exhibition: “Compassion is the Heart of Healthcare.”

𝟯.Meditation Session: For stress relief and inner peace.

𝟰.Community Awareness Camp: Spreading messages on non-violence and healthy relationships.

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (All Levels)

𝟭.Peace Symbol Formation: Students form a human chain or dove shape in the ground.

𝟮.Moment of Silence: In memory of Gandhi and victims of violence worldwide.

𝟯.Planting Saplings: Symbolizing peace, growth, and non-violence.

𝟰.Bulletin Board Display: Gandhi’s quotes and peace messages.

𝟱.Cultural Program: Songs, dances, and skits themed on harmony.

𝗡 𝗢 𝗧 𝗘

To Get UN Recognition for Your School’s Celebration:
1.Conduct National or International days in your school.
2.Take clear photos/videos of each activity.
3.Send them with a short event summary via WhatsApp to 𝟵𝟵𝟰𝟰𝟯𝟭𝟯𝟵𝟱𝟯 𝗪𝗔.
4.Your school will be acknowledged as a UN Designated School for Students, Teachers and Community Engagement and will receive an individual appreciation note for students, Teachers and Organisers

𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

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