About The Peace Gong
Our Roots...
The Peace Gong was initially founded with the vision of educating students of South Asia in peace, non-violence, community service, and media literacy. It gradually expanded to gain recognition from the UNDP, UNICEF, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and the International Child Peace Award, Netherlands.
Our values
At Peace Gong, we believe in the transformative power of the youth from across the Global South. Since 2015, we have championed campaigns and workshops for underprivileged school children, impacting over 12 states of India and 12 countries, along with our renowned "Peace Gong Newsletters".
Peace Gong today
Since 2020, the Peace Gong has been revamped to welcome many holistic partnerships with international NGOs through developmental workshops, non-violent training, and leadership advocacy forums. Our partners come from Argentina, Yemen, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Colombia, Spain, Mali, the Czech Republic, and Kenya.
Our Founders
Prof. Biplab L. Choudhury, Professor, Vishva Bharati University
Prof. Biplab L. Choudhury, Professor, Vishva Bharati University
Prof. Biplab L. Choudhury, Professor, Vishva Bharati University
Prof. Choudhury is a professor of Mass Communication at Vishva Bharati University, West Bengal. At the Peace Gong, he has been guiding students in understanding the transgenerational and human approach to development.
Mr A R Patil, Senior Gandhian and Sustainable Agriculturist
Prof. Biplab L. Choudhury, Professor, Vishva Bharati University
Prof. Biplab L. Choudhury, Professor, Vishva Bharati University
Mr. Patil is a senior Gandhian and an experienced agriculturist and educationist for over a decade. At the Peace Gong, he mentors participants to promote sustainable agricultural practices, including food security in developing countries, as well as Gandhian model of sustainable development.
Ms. Khushi Nigam, Founder, The Peace Gong Fellowship
Prof. Biplab L. Choudhury, Professor, Vishva Bharati University
Ms. Khushi Nigam, Founder, The Peace Gong Fellowship
Ms. Nigam became the Coordinator of Peace Gong in 2020 and was immediately enamored by the initiative. An ardent believer in the transformative power of the youth, it took her 3 years to revive the organization. In 2023, she created the Peace Gong Fellowship for youth across the globe. Her motto: "Youth engaged in public policy, developmental discourse and non-violence can create a better world".
Dr. Vedabhyas Kundu, Scholar and Mentor, Peace Gong
Dr. Javed Naqi, Senior Mentor and Advisor, Peace Gong Ladakh
Ms. Khushi Nigam, Founder, The Peace Gong Fellowship
Dr. Vedabhyas 'Veda' Kundu is a senior Gandhian and scholar with 20+ years of experience at the Govt. of India. He has been a mentor at the Peace Gong since its foundation and has offered several modules on Empathetic leadership, non-violent communication, and youth engagement across the world.
Dr. Javed Naqi, Senior Mentor and Advisor, Peace Gong Ladakh
Dr. Javed Naqi, Senior Mentor and Advisor, Peace Gong Ladakh
Dr. Javed Naqi, Senior Mentor and Advisor, Peace Gong Ladakh
Dr. Javed I Naqi is currently working as the Head and Senior Assistant Professor at Government Degree College Kargil, Constituent College of University of Ladakh, India. He is also contributing his services as Member ofthe Ladakh State Board for Wildlife and Ladakh Biodiversity Council. His roles include Nodal Officer Skills, Ladakh; C
Dr. Javed I Naqi is currently working as the Head and Senior Assistant Professor at Government Degree College Kargil, Constituent College of University of Ladakh, India. He is also contributing his services as Member ofthe Ladakh State Board for Wildlife and Ladakh Biodiversity Council. His roles include Nodal Officer Skills, Ladakh; Coordinator Ladakhi Craft & Design Skill Centre, GDC Kargil and Field Coordinator Usha Silai Schools in Kargil.
