MARATHON 2020 – Have the joy of running AND support the land!

For the Marathon through the beautiful lands of Auroville, remember that every kilometer that you enjoy running on, has been bought over the years thanks to donations. You can contribute to this positive cycle by having your run sponsored, or by sponsoring runner. Run for a cause - for ACRES FOR AUROVILLE!

In this skype interview, Mandakini, co-organizer of Acres for Auroville, answers questions about A4A’s “Year 6” and the ever-growing collaboration from for getting Auroville’s still-missing land. FULL TEXT:

This year's New Year's card 2020 is a hommage to the deep vision behind Auroville, with the inspired artwork of the Matrimandir's Garden of Power by Auroville artist Emanuele Scanziani, and the painting the Mother named "Heralds of the Supramental World" painted by Promode Kumar on the night of 29 February 1956. View the card, and learn how to receive one.

As reported In Auroville Today's December 2019 issue, here's an inspiring report on what has been developed on new donations-funded plots. Auroville's land stewards have achieved concrete results in expanding needed infrastructure, housing, afforestation, water supplies, and vital agriculture.

On this November 24th we commemorate the 83rd anniversary of a great evolutionary victory in the life of Sri Aurobindo, a milestone that paved laid the roots for the establishment of Auroville. In honor of this special date, we present many aspects of Auroville’s 51 years, focusing on the values of constant progress and a "youth that never ages" as enshrined in its Charter.

Since its start, over 1000 babies have been born in Auroville. Today, there are the children of the children of the first pioneers – a third generation carrying on the beautiful torch of Auroville! These children have the privilege of imbibing the atmosphere of the great vision and ideals of Auroville. Obviously, Auroville is here to stay!

According to Sri Aurobindo, perpetual youth is one of the characteristics of the Spirit and The Mother enshrined the goals of “youth that never ages” and “constant progress” in the Auroville Charter. How can we live these ideals, personally and collectively, to build a true City of Dawn?

Auroville-born babies are the City of Dawn's newcomers in every sense! In a 2-part article, we honor the midwives who help bring these babies into the world. This Part 1 of our report is by Hilde. Auroville’s longstanding and beloved midwife, with her 42 years of delivering 2 generations and hundreds of AV babies to their grateful & joyous parents.