Brahma Kumaris is a worldwide spiritual movement dedicated to personal transformation and world renewal. The organisation was established in India during 1937 and has expanded to more than 110 countries. It operates as an international NGO with significant involvement across multiple sectors, though its primary focus remains assisting individuals in shifting their worldview from materialistic to spiritual perspectives.
International Coordination
The spiritual center for this movement is located in Mount Abu, India. Regional coordination happens through offices situated in London, Moscow, Nairobi, New York, and Sydney for international matters. At the national level, local coordinators manage activities while adhering to Brahma Kumaris' spiritual values and respecting local laws.
Women's Leadership Role
A distinctive characteristic of this organization is that it stands as "the largest spiritual organisation in the world led by women." The founder, Prajapita Brahma Baba, prioritized female leadership from its inception. The organization highlights that female leaders have maintained this position for over eighty years through "steady courage, a capacity for forgiveness and a deep commitment to unity."
The leadership model emphasizes partnership between men and women, operating through consensus-based decision-making grounded in respect, equality, and humility.