<img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_1_9073021073.png" alt="UN Day to Combat Desertification and Drought - June 17th 2026 1.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_1_9073021073.png 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_1_9073021073.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_1_9073021073.png 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_1_9073021073.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought17th June, Join us in honoring our planet’s drylands and rangelands with a special Peace Drop meditation and a reflective video celebrating their beauty, resilience, and vital role in sustaining life. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ejhhjji.r.bh.d.sendibt3.com/tr/cl/W28ToqgW4wi97JjzfLiapgGLTI1ISCz0-vOsi11a4YG1qnRGUHk3gTQMqJB9kj1Bs-DbIz9AOA_Mvq1szfPOA69O-5eZxAuP83pwBKlfrVbOhg7H-uHWtO0VHvNOUP2DAXZU-iY--LADTapUqBw_GXtY-oRLVvqTGlh2U0_r-aToQcHai7WlS2BP4hp2fjYUH51yrdYY3nwJj_mU0cu7IvvmQS-4ADiAl0eAYg08gP7V4Zvatd76DVHtVjezAhhE4UhNs3mYImsh6XfYv4ZYcO6fKylB7EBZwEkl2_LDbXIaozWvII17_7e_mBZ_4OcZxv7iFAoFR_nzLO8RVmMFqXGfhii-Bt3nGxpI88wztjtcjUpw_7XjyVP4Dnew9_NzU9SVPqshiXsKgSUiyqdJMmnRceGdnd9oSw3i_sEdG0fKjXNnjlmJtFB_JcuSRM8p7HP1fB4RMAtnrMpn7gRfVfanw6jpuIew5LJdiCY8988uFItmJZnFzqpz" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ejhhjji.r.bh.d.sendibt3.com/tr/cl/W28ToqgW4wi97JjzfLiapgGLTI1ISCz0-vOsi11a4YG1qnRGUHk3gTQMqJB9kj1Bs-DbIz9AOA_Mvq1szfPOA69O-5eZxAuP83pwBKlfrVbOhg7H-uHWtO0VHvNOUP2DAXZU-iY--LADTapUqBw_GXtY-oRLVvqTGlh2U0_r-aToQcHai7WlS2BP4hp2fjYUH51yrdYY3nwJj_mU0cu7IvvmQS-4ADiAl0eAYg08gP7V4Zvatd76DVHtVjezAhhE4UhNs3mYImsh6XfYv4ZYcO6fKylB7EBZwEkl2_LDbXIaozWvII17_7e_mBZ_4OcZxv7iFAoFR_nzLO8RVmMFqXGfhii-Bt3nGxpI88wztjtcjUpw_7XjyVP4Dnew9_NzU9SVPqshiXsKgSUiyqdJMmnRceGdnd9oSw3i_sEdG0fKjXNnjlmJtFB_JcuSRM8p7HP1fB4RMAtnrMpn7gRfVfanw6jpuIew5LJdiCY8988uFItmJZnFzqpz&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779393291882000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2yAwe5eupMKomkX_jCwzpn">Watch on YouTube</a>

UN Day to Combat Desertification and Drought - June 17th 2026

<figure class="image image_resized" style="width:100%;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g3GOsG_EX8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/International_Day_for_Biodiversity_May_22nd_2026_acaff50dad.jpg" alt="International Day for Biodiversity May 22nd 2026.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_International_Day_for_Biodiversity_May_22nd_2026_acaff50dad.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_International_Day_for_Biodiversity_May_22nd_2026_acaff50dad.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_International_Day_for_Biodiversity_May_22nd_2026_acaff50dad.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_International_Day_for_Biodiversity_May_22nd_2026_acaff50dad.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></a></figure>&nbsp;As we honor the International Day for Biodiversity on 22nd May 2026, "Acting locally for global impact" we are reminded that caring for the Earth begins with the small choices we make each day. In this inspiring message, Sister Jayanti Didi us to reflect on our relationship with nature and the power of personal transformation to create positive change in the world. Through gratitude, respect, and conscious living, each of us can contribute to restoring harmony between humanity and the planet. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g3GOsG_EX8" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ejhhjji.r.bh.d.sendibt3.com/tr/cl/2IisvgibpoGzJ2YUH8BSJFD42CJUXCTmmwSHR5A3PXstqw8mMdGzO8GP2wHzoc_RlsHQqp8tokfvxjyBaus4p6YvSkbF2_N72AzsMlBDA1CGfVbx9uG6P4KQZn5RJrXWJYNlQSnHyYHL70sV0QxooQsEVEk_xgVJ4-sMcXoNLc01-Ygr2HgTX12t_3Tih24NE2wcAMPu7rmH7zjqwcRvp0JR0WetQEogRACvURY3E_oMqBeQ3mq1vKsq5k7ocJDp9ABRADOwgloQLmUAU5rBXTeczBZqDKC64znoTtqAGckTEHTq-n4TPoMjyMLFj2CYEOYbz4U8mcbbVdIYEQl_G-Cjfeb3-23fes_p2-zkRSRsvyJyWVetPlj2i8RlE9EQV6YTi21tUX8anS1KNKRazVviF4u2TDa0BDLHdfYUahXsFU5HNhZwEE6r_Gq52qfaHZ2lWcZG3j5Vyrp8R1f6Nprll570scaTJMXoekDklX9YHwthsSwmvbaY&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779393291881000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0e7xjWvQdMJayXvA4Ph138">Link to message on YouTube</a>3 Practical Actions for International Biodiversity DayWhen considering the increasing loss of Biological Diversity in the environment, it is useful to ask ourselves what is the spiritual connection between our inner landscape and the natural world around us? In the Brahma Kumaris, we see nature’s vast variety not just as a physical resource, but as a reflection of the soul’s original purity and harmony. Here are three concise, practical actions for your garden to foster spiritual and biological harmony:<ul style="--tw-text-opacity:1;color:rgb(107 114 128/var(--tw-text-opacity));font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.75rem;"><li>Plant Native Wildflowers: Grow a variety of local, nectar-rich flowers to provide a continuous food source for bees and butterflies throughout the seasons.</li><li>Install a Wildlife Water Station: Place a shallow, stone-filled bowl or small pond to offer safe drinking and bathing spots for birds and insects.</li><li>Leave a "Wild Corner": Keep a small pile of logs or leaves tucked away to create a natural sanctuary for hedgehogs, beetles, and soil-enriching organisms</li></ul>

International Day for Biodiversity May 22nd 2026

<img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_2_a02f1dea86.jpg" alt="UN Day to Combat Desertification and Drought - June 17th 2026 2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_2_a02f1dea86.jpg 219w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_2_a02f1dea86.jpg 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_2_a02f1dea86.jpg 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_UN_Day_to_Combat_Desertification_and_Drought_June_17th_2026_2_a02f1dea86.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Women, Faith and Climate Network - Scaling Radical Collaboration&nbsp; Held at Wilton Park 2nd to 4th March 2026

Women, Faith and Climate Network - Scaling Radical Collaboration

<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Silicon_Valley4_fa1af97c34.jpg" alt="SiliconValley4.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Silicon_Valley4_fa1af97c34.jpg 117w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Silicon_Valley4_fa1af97c34.jpg 376w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Silicon_Valley4_fa1af97c34.jpg 564w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Silicon_Valley4_fa1af97c34.jpg 751w," sizes="100vw" width="751px"></figure> Om Shanti Global Family, On Sunday, April 19, 2026, Brahma Kumaris Silicon Valley, Milpitas celebrated Earth Day with a Sunset Meditation at Central Park Lake Elizabeth in Fremont, a popular park by the serene lake. They meditated expressing deep appreciation for the Earth and aiming to heal the elements. The presence of the meditators intrigued many park-goers, they learned about the local center and each one was gifted with a plant. BK Meditation Center Milpitas, CA USA <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.svbrahmakumaris.org">www.svbrahmakumaris.org</a>

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