Gandhi Speakers Network

The Gandhi Speakers Network is a group of Speakers available to give talks on the life, work, teachings and principles of Mohandas K. (Mahatma) Gandhi. Our aim is to spread the message of Gandhi around the world, and show its continuing relevance today.

To volunteer as a Gandhi Speaker you need to create a user account at Wikidot, apply to join the Gandhi Speakers Network site, and then post your details at the relevant location on this page.

The Gandhi Speakers Network is not centrally controlled. Schools, community groups etc are invited to make direct contact with the Speaker(s) of their choice, to arrange talks and events. Each Speaker is individually responsible for what they say and how they behave. It is strongly recommended that you communicate in detail with a Speaker before booking in order to ensure that your requirements are fully met.

You can find more information on the How To Use This Site page.

India

Uttar Pradesh

Name: Kanhaiya Tripathi
Email: ni.oc.oohay|ihtapirtayiahnak#ni.oc.oohay|ihtapirtayiahnak, moc.liamg|ihtapirtayiahnak#moc.liamg|ihtapirtayiahnak
Mobile: +919454892925 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              +919454892925      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, +919454892538, +9109765083470
Website: http://www.hindivishwa.org
Residence: Maheshpur, Azamgarh-276137, Uttar Pradesh
Languages: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Spanish, Bhojpuri
Subjects: The Life and Work of Gandhi, Ahimsa and Peace Studies, Indigenous People and Human Rights
Relevant Experience / Background: MA Ahimsa and Peace Studies First and Gold Medalist, M.Phil. First and Gold Medal , Ph.D. Student in MGAHV, Wardha NET-UGC Passed, 2@ Year Teaching Experience, 10@ Year Social Work, numerous publications and other activities.
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Chennai

Name: V.R. Devika
Email: moc.liamg|akivedrv#moc.liamg|akivedrv
Mobile: + 91 44 24465415, 42018906, 24464763
Residence: Chennai, India
Languages: Hindi, English
Subjects: The Life and Work of Gandhi, Non-Violence and Conflict Resolution, Living Simply, Vegetarianism and Respect for Animals, Human Scale Democracy and Economics, Religious Diversity and Multiculturalism, Non-Violent Communication Skills
Relevant Experience / Background:Founder Trustee - The 'ASEEMA' (Without Boundaries) Trust for arts and education (www.aseematrust.org ). Currently working for a PhD on Gandhi and his communication at the Department of Philosophy, University of Madras. Awarded fellowship of Indian Council of Philosophical Research. Done M.A. (Gandhian Thought). Giving regular workshops in Charka spinning, peace education and communication skills for students and teachers. Coordinator for Prakriti. Foundation (www.prakritifoundation.com). Delegate: World Creativity Summit. Taipei Taiwan, June 2008. Delegate: World Creativity Summit. Hongkong – 2007.
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UK

London & South-East

Name: Nitin Mehta MBE
Email:ku.oc.oohay|asmihalamina#ku.oc.oohay|asmihalamina
Web: www.youngindianvegetarians.co.uk
Phone: 0208 686 6931
Area where you live: Croydon, South London
Distance willing to travel: around London
Most Convenenient Times: any
Age groups willing to address: adults
Subjects: Gandhi’s Early Days In England, Vegetarianism and Respect for Animals
Relevant Experience / Background: I speak on Vegetarianism on behalf of the Vegetarian Society.
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Name: Bill (W.R.) Palethorpe
Email:mf.liamtsaf|lledboh#mf.liamtsaf|lledboh
Phone: 01323 411707
Area where you live: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Distance willing to travel: approx. 10 miles (no car)
Most Convenenient Times: any
Age groups willing to address: any
Subjects: Vegetarianism and Respect for Animals, Living Simply
Relevant Experience / Background: I am now retired but spent an interesting and varied working life in the Merchant Navy; then in banking & administration but mostly in the catering industry (I am a trained Chef and ex-MHCIMA; MRSH; MRIPH) finally working for various charities including 6 years at the Vegan Society. A Quaker living in Eastbourne I am available to give talks & cookery demonstrations on veganism.

Name: Ketan Varia
Email: ku.oc.tenortem|airavk#ku.oc.tenortem|airavk
Phone: 0208 954 8730 / 07803 009053
Residence: Stanmore, West London
Distance Willing to Travel: up to 30 miles
Most Convenient Times: any
Age Groups Willing to Address: any
Subjects: The Life and Work of Gandhi; Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution; Living Simply; Vegetarianism and Respect for Animals; Human-Scale Democracy and Economics; Religious Diversity and Multiculturalism
Relevant Experience / Background: Management Consultant; Non-Executive Director of Hospital Trust; Mentor for IET and Prince's Trust
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Name: Moonstar
Email: ku.oc.evil|aiag.elbaniatsuS#ku.oc.evil|aiag.elbaniatsuS
Phone: 07593 016157
Residence: Uxbridge, West London
Distance willing to travel: 10 miles
Most Convenenient Times: afternoon / evening
Age Groups Willing to Address: 12-18 / adults
Subjects: The Life and Work of Gandhi, Non-Violence and Conflict Resolution, Living Simply, Human-Scale Democracy and Economics
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Midlands

Name: John Barnabas
Web: www.speak.org.uk , www.peaceschool.org.uk , www.journeymcc.com
Phone: 0121 551 3161
Residence: Birmingham, West Mercia, B19
Distance Willing to Travel: up to 50 miles for traveling expenses
Most Convenient Times: afternoon, evenings
Age Groups Willing to Address: adults
Subjects: The Life and Work of Gandhi; Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution; Living Simply; Human-Scale Democracy and Economics; Religious Diversity and Multiculturalism; Climate Change; Spirituality
Relevant Experience / Background: completed stage 1 of 'Creating A Life That Matters'. I am also doing stage 2 & 3 [www.mccchurch.org www.mccchurch.org] 'Building Bridges' certificate to work with other faiths in community facilitation and listening skills, assertiveness and confidence-building skills, and nonviolent direct-action training skills.
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Scotland

Name: Helen Steven & Ellen Moxley
Email: moc.evil|debaes#moc.evil|debaes
Phone: 01571 855231
Residence: far North-West of Scotland
Distance Willing to Travel: any distance if expenses are paid. As we travel by public transport it takes 2 days to get to central Scotland and back, so overnight accommodation would be needed. Best to organise a cluster of talks / workshops
Most Convenient Times: any
Age Groups Willing to Address: any
Subjects: Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution; Living Simply
Relevant Experience / Background: Recipients of Gandhi Foundation Peace Award 2004. We have been actively campaigning nonviolently for over 30 years. Ran "Peace House" a residential nonviolence training centre for 12 years. Founded the Scottish Centre for Nonviolence. Attended trainings in Netherlands, US, New Zealand. Members of Quaker Turning the Tide network.
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