<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 image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_1_f61b30cd49.png" alt="World Meditation Day Dec 21 2025 1.png" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_1_f61b30cd49.png 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_1_f61b30cd49.png 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_1_f61b30cd49.png 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_1_f61b30cd49.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_2_41dfc78161.jpg" alt="World Meditation Day Dec 21 2025 2.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_2_41dfc78161.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_World_Meditation_Day_Dec_21_2025_2_41dfc78161.jpg 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>Dear National and Center Coordinators,Greetings of love.Last year, the United Nations introduced a new UN day, “<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://email.cloud2.secureclick.net/c/55663?id=51178.1428.1.f3f0e45b681584a83f1b7d43624dba9c">World Meditation Day</a>,” celebrated on December 21st. It was created to offer a counterbalance to the International Day of Yoga, on June 21st, which is primarily about hatha yoga. This year, World Meditation Day falls on the third Sunday in December. We are encouraging all centers to organize special events that day to make it culturally appealing and spiritually rejuvenating to all. Since the UN is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, we suggest using its theme of “Building Our Futures Together”.The BK UN office is looking forward to receiving news about the events you hosted. Write us at info@un.brahmakumaris.orgUsing the theme for UN@80 - Building our futures together - we encourage you to organize events to celebrate the day making it culturally appealing and spiritually rejuvenating to all.Together, let’s embrace our potential for transformation. Each of us can play a part in creating a better world!To subscribe to receive our newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bit.ly/bkunnews">https://bit.ly/bkunnews</a>

World Meditation Day, Dec. 21, 2025

<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/Int_l_Earth_Day_Global_Meditationbanner_white_e14b36269f.jfif" alt="UN banner.jfif" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_Int_l_Earth_Day_Global_Meditationbanner_white_e14b36269f.jfif 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_Int_l_Earth_Day_Global_Meditationbanner_white_e14b36269f.jfif 500w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/medium_Int_l_Earth_Day_Global_Meditationbanner_white_e14b36269f.jfif 750w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/large_Int_l_Earth_Day_Global_Meditationbanner_white_e14b36269f.jfif 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/BKUN_participation_in_UN_High_Level_Forum_on_Sustainable_Development_2025_Banner_0bec8fb7eb.jpg" alt="BKUN participation in UN High Level Forum on Sustainable Development 2025 Banner.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_BKUN_participation_in_UN_High_Level_Forum_on_Sustainable_Development_2025_Banner_0bec8fb7eb.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_BKUN_participation_in_UN_High_Level_Forum_on_Sustainable_Development_2025_Banner_0bec8fb7eb.jpg 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>Dear Family,The Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN participated in the UN High Level Political Forum currently taking place at UNHQ from July 14 - July 23. A written statement was approved and published on UN <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ecosoc.un.org/en/events/2025/high-level-segment-ecosoc">website</a> and an event was co-organized by the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns-NY, of which the Brahma Kumaris is the Vice-chair. The event was hybrid and took place on Thursday, July 17 at the Brahma Kumaris Office at the UN. You are warmly invited to read the statement <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:f7aa01c5-3646-4960-99b8-1029ea4b18e7">here</a> and to share where appropriate, and watch event <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWwUn-xsegw">here on BKUN YouTube Channel.</a>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:f7aa01c5-3646-4960-99b8-1029ea4b18e7">HLPF Statement</a>For reference, the theme for the Forum is "Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development."<figure class="image"><img src="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/BKUN_participation_in_UN_High_Level_Forum_on_Sustainable_Development_2025_Zoom_Photos_6bb60b8c50.jpg" alt="BKUN participation in UN High Level Forum on Sustainable Development 2025 Zoom Photos.jpg" srcset="https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/thumbnail_BKUN_participation_in_UN_High_Level_Forum_on_Sustainable_Development_2025_Zoom_Photos_6bb60b8c50.jpg 245w,https://d3dfjidmqdc9yy.cloudfront.net/images-prod/small_BKUN_participation_in_UN_High_Level_Forum_on_Sustainable_Development_2025_Zoom_Photos_6bb60b8c50.jpg 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"></figure>A full report of these events will be published on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://un.brahmakumaris.org/what-we-do/resources/reports/">BK UN website</a>.To receive our newsletter, please subscribe here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gem.godaddy.com/signups/311d1d1eb3554ae0a08be10a3fae5ba4/join">https://bit.ly/bkunews</a>

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