Europe

Germany

A newly renovated section of the Madhu Karuna retreat facility received government clearance for the production of soy products. AMURT Germany raised 7000 euro for the construction of a school in the Republic of Congo.

Poland

The Ananda Putta Bhumi master unit in Poland, under the supervision of Ac. Vandiitananda Avt. was inspected and approved by the European Union. The EU inspection team was pleased with the 46 hectare organic farm and recommended that the project get increased EU funding in the coming year. A new assistant rector, Ac. Mahadeva Brc., was posted to this project and will work with Dada Vandiitananda and local margiis to continue the development of the master unit.

Italy

Ac. Devavratananda Avt. recently completed an Ananda Kiirtan Parikrama in Roma region, playing non-stop kirtan in 18 cities of Italy.

A successful sectorial RAWA conference was held with the help of Dada Kunjabihari in the Ananda Vipasa master unit just outside of Verona. 45 people attended; all European members of RAWA (Renaissance Artists and Writers Association).

Avtk. Ananda Praveda Ac. gave workshops and seminars in three cities. AMURTEL of Roma Region raised 2000 euro to support the Ananda Marga children's home in Thailand.

Stockholm Region (Sweden and Finland)

Dada Karunamaya, with the help of margiis and local full-time volunteers, raised funds for Peruvian earthquake victims, who are being served by AMURT (Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team) in Peru.

Didi Annapurna continued her visits to different universities where she is giving presentations on Ananda Marga's social philosophy (Prout). She has also submitted many articles on Prout to local newspapers.

Oslo Region (Norway, Iceland and Denmark)

Two local full-time volunteers completed their training at the training center in Denmark.

Dada Gatimayananda is now working in Iceland, where margiis arranged a seminar and Prabhat Samgiita day cultural program.

A very successful RAWA (Renaissance Artists and Writers Association) concert was held in the Oslo jagriti. 100 people attended and the organizers and audience alike were more than happy with the event.

Moscow Region

Ac. Krpamayananda Avt. visited Moscow and along with Avtk. Ananda Cetana Ac. And held a seminar and public lecture. Margiis in Belgorod organized a public lecture in the heart of the city. Dada also gave a special class on seven secrets to improve meditation.

Avtk. A. Cetana Ac. organized a seminar in Belgorod and margiis from different parts of Russia attended. Some of the margiis also went on to attend another seminar held in Far Eastern Russia.

London Region

In Ireland, a work camp was held at the WWD master unit and some of the volunteers also learned meditation.