Prem Rawat Honored by New York Governor Pataki

Albany, New York, August 28, 2006 — Prem Rawat has received a letter of commendation from the governor of the State of New York for his efforts in bringing a message of peace to people around the world for four decades.

Citing Prem Rawat’s “lifelong message of inspiration to humankind” and the humanitarian initiatives of The Prem Rawat Foundation, George E. Pataki, the governor of New York, wrote:

“You are recognized for your commitment to building a better world — one strengthened by greater unity and understanding within our society. This is the valuable purpose to which you have dedicated your own life and well expressed by the meaningful words you have conveyed to audiences worldwide.

“With compassionate vision, you have exemplified these important ideas through your internationally-renowned philanthropic work on behalf of critical causes and your ongoing efforts to encourage respect among all peoples and nations of the world. Such a significant record of contribution to global peace is indeed deserving of appreciation.

“In reflecting upon all that we have to be grateful for, we remain one family for mankind that shares a pledge to serve others today and to make a positive difference for future generations. Best wishes in carrying out your meaningful work.”

More than 10 million people have come to hear the message of peace of Prem Rawat, widely known as Maharaji. This message is now made available in more than 88 countries and 70 languages. From the Australian Parliament to Harvard University and Oxford University, he is regularly invited to present his message in prestigious forums worldwide.

Prem Rawat also spearheads significant humanitarian initiatives through The Prem Rawat Foundation, whose aim is to help improve the quality of life for people most in need. The Foundation’s efforts have brought relief and food aid to victims of many natural disasters, including millions of free meals to people in need on every continent.

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House Majority Leader in Maine Honors Prem Rawat’s Message of Peace

Augusta, Maine, August 15 — Glenn Cummings, House Majority Leader from Maine, wrote Prem Rawat a letter of commendation that said: “I am writing to extend the gratitude of so many Maine citizens who have found peace and enlightenment through your teaching.

“Your message has resonated with many Maine people through the broadcast of Words of Peace television program, which airs in two of our state’s largest communities, Portland and Biddeford, and a film documenting your efforts is expected to soon air on local cable television across the state.

“During a time of such political unrest in the world, it is promising to know that foundations like yours are working so hard to spread messages of peace. It is also encouraging that Mainers who are active in your foundation are bringing meaningful aid to those most in need of food and water and shelter. Many Maine people offer their thanks.”

More than 10 million people have sought inspiration and guidance from Prem Rawat, widely known as Maharaji. His message is now made available in more than 88 countries and 70 languages.

Words of Peace, the weekly television series featuring highlights from Prem Rawat’s message of peace, received the highest award from The Brazilian Association of Community Channels. The president of this association said that the award honored the quality of the message of peace as much as the contribution made by this program to the cause of inner peace in Brazil.

Through The Prem Rawat Foundation, Prem Rawat also spearheads significant humanitarian initiatives. The Foundation provides hot meals, clean water, medical attention, and disaster relief to people in need on four continents. Recently, the Foundation has brought millions of free meals to people in need in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Niger, Côte d’Ivoire, Guatemala, Mexico, Grenada, and the U.S. and has made significant grants to effective relief organizations such as the United Nations World Food Programme.

Prem Rawat Receives Humanitarian Award at the United Nations in New York

New York, NY, April 21, 2006 — Prem Rawat delivered the keynote address at a special event held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in honor of the support provided by The Prem Rawat Foundation to the United Nations Development Programme’s Community Water Initiative in Ghana and The National Council of Women of the United States’ Water Well Project in Ghana.

The event, called “Water for Humanity and Peace,” was attended by distinguished representatives of the United Nations in New York, as well as by government and civic leaders from the New York area.

Prem Rawat, widely known as Maharaji, presented on behalf of his Foundation a significant contribution for the Water Governance Programme in Ghana to Terence Jones, Director of the UN Capacity Development Group. He also presented a contribution to Mary Singletary, President of the National Council of Women of the United States.

These contributions will provide clean drinking water and sanitation for thousands of men, women, and children in villages in Ghana. New electric wells will be installed, allowing villagers to get clean underground water rather than have to walk miles for contaminated river water.

Thanking Prem Rawat, Terence Jones said: “What, indeed, is fundamental to our work these days is not only to deliver those human rights, but to do so in a manner which contributes to sustainable peace and development. So, therefore, let me join others in thanking Prem Rawat and his colleagues at the Foundation for this generous contribution to forwarding the program for clean water in the remote areas of Ghana. On behalf of the United Nations Development Programme and my colleagues here today, especially, thank you again for bringing so much joy and peace to so many people in this world.”

Presenting the Distinguished International Humanitarian Achievement Award to Prem Rawat, Mary Singletary said: “We are very, very appreciative of this gift and want to thank all of the contributors, the Board, and of course Prem Rawat, on behalf of the women, the babies, the children, and families who will have a healthier life due to your humanitarian generosity. With this gift from The Prem Rawat Foundation, we will be able to install more wells and make it possible for thousands of villagers in Ghana to drink clean water.”

“This award is given to you, Prem Rawat,” she said, “in recognition of outstanding leadership, profound commitment, and exceptional contributions to the quality of life for women, children, and families, and for the inspirational global influence of your message: peace comes when we begin to look within. We thank you for your humanitarian efforts and your financial support of the Water Well Initiative in Ghana, West Africa.”

The National Council of Women is the oldest, non-sectarian volunteer organization of women in America. It was founded in 1888, but its roots began in the antislavery movement, and its founders include Susan B. Anthony, whose likeness appears on the American silver dollar, and Clara Barton, who founded the American Red Cross. The National Council of Women is a United Nations NGO with consultative status, the highest status a non-governmental organization can achieve within the UN.

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Source: The Prem Rawat Foundation, 310-392-5700