Annual Report
Please consider this report as an invitation to find your own way to connect with the beautiful, vital work of the Gandhi Institute.
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Thank you for supporting the vital work of creating welcoming and loving schools for students and adults in the Rochester City School District. Your financial support will enable: training for parents and teachers; support for student leaders to engage in field trips to teach and inspire other students; broad-based community education for events like the Roc Restorative conference for area educators, parents and the general public.
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Nonviolence in Action​
The M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence is a nonprofit located in Rochester, NY that embodies the vision of its historic namesake.
Gifts that Matter
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Hands-On Learning
Our Gandhi and Nonviolence Cards help people all around the world learn and teach nonviolence.
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United Way Giving
Last year, we received over $6,000 in United Way donations. Consider supporting this year's work by donating today – account #2578
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Nonviolence Now
We're partnering with people from all over the world to collect and share stories of nonviolence.
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Our Mission is to help individuals and communities develop the inner resources and practical skills needed to achieve a nonviolent, sustainable, and just world.
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School Climate Transformation

Institute staff work with Rochester students and teachers in conflict resolution spaces, through workshops, after school programs, presentations and hands on projects to create healthier, more loving school climates for students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

Sustainability Initiatives

The Institute maintains two gardens on an adjacent one acre parcel in a USDA food desert neighborhood.

Workshops and Trainings

The Institute offers learning opportunities to groups of all kinds on a donation basis. Workshop content is adjusted to best serve the group, and may include racial justice, leadership, conflict resolution, or nonviolence education.

The Gandhi House

Located in a former abandoned building in Rochester’s Plymouth-Exchange neighborhood, the Institute hosts hundreds of visitors each year. The Gandhi House is utilized by dozens of local groups annually for meetings and events.
Annual Student Conversations
Community Training Attendees

Upcoming Events

Let’s Talk About Hate Workshop

What is hate? How does it shape our thoughts, identities, and communities? What can we do about it? Join Gandhi Institute director Kit Miller for an afternoon dedicated to exploring this …

Dinner with the Community

Let’s connect, talk, mourn, celebrate, exchange stories, create ideas, dream, and get to know each other over a nice shared meal! Participation is donation based, just give what you can. …

Let’s Talk About Hate Workshop

What is hate? How does it shape our thoughts, identities, and communities? What can we do about it? Join Gandhi Institute director Kit Miller for an afternoon dedicated to exploring this …

Gandhi & Nonviolence Cards

Our Gandhi & Nonviolence Cards are traveling the world, bringing Gandhi’s philosophy to life in meaningful, fun ways.

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Blog

The Value of Being Understood

Years ago, after watching the movie “You’ve Got a Mail,” I decided that visiting the United States should be on my bucket list. However, I never thought this dream would …

Dreaming up a Nonviolent Playground

Every year, we focus on making our annual Gandhi Institute open house a family-friendly event, with plenty to do for visitors of all ages. This year, we were lucky enough …