The Sadhu Vaswani Mission officially concluded its annual Thanksgiving Week, a tradition of intense humanitarian service and prayer that the Mission has observed since 1998. Held from February 18 to February 24, this week-long effort serves as a global call to live a life of gratitude through practical action.
Empowering the Vulnerable
Led by Didi Krishna Kumari, the Mission’s outreach programs reached diverse sectors of society, prioritizing dignity and practical support:
• Healthcare Support: Distribution of nutrition and hygiene kits at Tarachand, Kamla Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel hospitals.
• Disability Rights: The “Limbs for the Limbless” initiative successfully distributed 42 prosthetic limbs, restoring mobility for recipients, including infants & children.
• Education & Youth: Stationery and exam-essential kits were delivered to ZP School children in Mulshi and students at Mahatma Phule School.
• Social Inclusion: Tailored aid and apparel distributions were held for the visually impaired, the transgender community, and residents of the Mahila Ashram Orphanage.
Sustainability Through Skill Development
A unique highlight of this year’s program was the integration of the Dada Vaswani Skill Development Institute. Most of the cloth bags and apparel distributed were handcrafted by students at the Institute, ensuring that the Mission’s charitable efforts also support vocational training and local livelihoods.
A Legacy of Gratitude
Since its inception in 1998, Thanksgiving Week has been the Mission’s primary vehicle for spreading the message of “Gratitude in Action.” The week included daily havans, shukrana satsangs the launch of the 2026 Hindi inspirational calendar (Apne Jeevan ko Samridh Banaye), and soul-stirring musical session by the “Soul Strings” band Bhuushan Maloo.
In her address to the gathering, Didi Krishna Kumari shared a transformative mantra for daily living: “For everything, say, ‘Thank you, God.’ And when things do not go as planned, affirm that everything that happens is for my good.”
