Inspired by the programs of spiritual leader and humanitarian His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living Foundation has been a nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization in the U.S. since 1989. Accredited in 1996, it is now one of the UN's largest volunteer-based NGOs. The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. So far, the Art of Living Foundation's service projects, trauma relief, and stress-reduction and self-development programs have benefited more than 25 million people on six continents, in more than 140 countries around the world.