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{{short description|Indian spiritual and charity organization}}
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{{Infobox organization
| name = Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO)
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| abbreviation = SSSIO
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| formation = 1965
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| type = Non Profit
| headquarters = No Single Headquarters
| location = Worldwide
| num_members = Multiple Centers Across 120 Countries
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| website = {{URL|http://www.sathyasai.org}}
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The '''Sri Sathya Sai International Organization''' (SSSIO) is a spiritual and humanitarian [[non-governmental organization]] founded in the 1960s by [[Sathya Sai Baba]], an [[Indian people|Indian]] guru and spiritual leader.<ref name="about">{{cite web |title=Sri Sathya Sai International Organization |url=https://www.sathyasai.org/about-us/organisation |publisher=Sri Sathya Sai International Organization |access-date=10 October 2021}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Promoting peace |url=https://www.barbadosadvocate.com/news/promoting-peace}}</ref> The SSSIO’s main objective is to help humans recognise the divinity that is inherent, through the human values of Truth (Sathya), Righteousness (Dharma), Peace (Shanti), Love (Prema) and Non-Violence (Ahimsa).<ref name=":0" /> It primarily works within the areas of education and humanitarian aid, in India and internationally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Narayanan |first=Usha |date=2023-07-05 |title=The Sri Sathya Sai International Organization continues humanitarian efforts in Ukraine – Sri Sathya Sai Humanitarian Relief |url=https://sathyasaihumanitarianrelief.org/2023/07/the-sri-sathya-sai-international-organization-continues-humanitarian-efforts-in-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-03-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>

The SSSIO is an umbrella organization which runs several institutes, trusts and associations.<ref name="about" /> There are 1,969 Sathya Sai Centers in 120 countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sai Region 10 – Sathya Sai Baba International Organization, USA Region 10, West South Central States |url=https://sairegion10.org/ |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=sairegion10.org}}</ref>

== Medical Care ==
[[File:SAI2556.jpg|thumb|Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Musalia Mudavadi, appreciating the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) members for conducting medical camps in Kenya]]
The Organization has been conducting medical conferences and camps in various countries through its regional arms. Medical camps have been conducted every year in [[Fiji]] since 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australia Day Awards 2020: Dr Gunvantrai Premji Naker, OAM |url=https://www.indianlink.com.au/australia-day-awards-2020-dr-gunvantrai-premji-naker-oam/ |website=indianlink.com |date=25 January 2020 |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, Fiji arm and the Australian arm of the Organization conducted a regional conference at the Sangam School of Nursing in [[Labasa]] where the Fijian Minister for Health and Medical Services, [[Rosy Akbar]] was the chief guest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Compassion Can Resolve Problems: Health Minister |url=https://fijisun.com.fj/2017/08/14/compassion-can-resolve-problems-health-minister/}}</ref> Thanking the Sathya Sai International Organisation for its key role in serving Fiji communities continuously over the years, she said that Sathya Sai is helping to build a stronger and more harmonious Fiji, through the values of ‘Love, Truth, Right to Conduct, Non-Violence and Peace’.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akbar Commends Sathya Sai Work |url=https://fijisun.com.fj/2017/09/24/akbar-commends-sathya-sai-work/ |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=fijisun.com.fj |language=en-US}}</ref>

The SSSIO of Sri Lanka established a [[hospice]] called Sathya Sai Suva Sevana at [[Hanwella]], 20 kilometres from the [[National Cancer Institute (Sri Lanka)]] in 2002 for providing palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sai hospice where cancer patients find love and care|url=https://www.sundaytimes.lk/070211/Plus/010_pls.html}}</ref> It is funded totally by donations made voluntarily and can accommodate up to 50 inmates. A physician visits the hospice four times every week and is always available for emergency calls.

The hospice’s contribution to palliative care in Sri Lanka has received national recognition. Dr. Viswanatha Jeganathan, a founding member of its management committee, was awarded a Palliative Care Excellence Award for his role in advancing hospice and palliative care services in the country.<ref>{{cite web |title=Establishing the College of Palliative Medicine of Sri Lanka: A momentous feat |date=17 October 2021 |url=https://www.themorning.lk/articles/167819 |access-date=2025-12-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251217062724/https://www.themorning.lk/articles/167819 |archive-date=2025-12-17 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In April 2024, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, [[Musalia Mudavadi]], appreciated the organization for conducting medical camps in [[Kenya]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mudavadi hails religious groups role in healthcare|date=7 April 2024 |url=https://cloud.kbc.co.ke/mudavadi-hails-religious-groups-role-in-healthcare/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=qCQchvYYujY |title=Hundreds of Kenyans get free treatment amid ongoing doctors' strike |date=2024-04-07 |last=NTV Kenya |access-date=2024-08-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=nouSbZAqDLo |title=Listen to Mudavadi's great speech during the SSSIO International Conference!!! |date=2024-06-28 |last=Kenya Digital News |access-date=2024-08-30 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=134KOAvIL1o |title=Mudavadi hails faith based organisations role in universal health coverage |date=2024-04-07 |last=Citizen TV Kenya |access-date=2024-08-31 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/live/7BDFP226J1o |title=Sri Sathya Sai Medical Camp - Uthiru, Nairobi {{!}} Musalia Mudavadi |language=en |access-date=2024-08-31 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=gDvMzfsZoDI |title=PCS Mudavadi attends the Kiambu free medical camp: From the counties |date=2024-04-07 |last=KTN News Kenya |access-date=2024-08-31 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
[[File:Medical Camp at Madagascar by SSSIO.jpg|thumb|Medical Camp at Madagascar by SSSIO]]
As a special project in the 100th birthday year of Sathya Sai Baba, the SSSIO conducted a free medical camp providing high-quality medical care to underserved communities while fostering unity, spiritual upliftment, and transformation from the 21 to 25 April 2025 in [[Antananarivo]], [[Madagascar]], offering expertise across 14 specialties to more than 6600 patients.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Midi Madagasikara – 18 juin 2025 – Kiosque Midi Madagasikara |url=https://kiosque-midi.com/midi-madagasikara-18-juin-2025/ |access-date=2025-06-26 |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Madagasikara |first=Rédaction Midi |date=2025-04-16 |title=Santé - Fondation HV : Mission médicale pour 6.000 bénéficiaires à Fiombonana et Andoharanofotsy |url=https://midi-madagasikara.mg/sante-fondation-hv-mission-medicale-pour-6-000-beneficiaires-a-fiombonana-et-andoharanofotsy/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Midi Madagasikara |language=fr-FR}}</ref>

== Education ==
[[File:The_Sathya_Sai_School_of_Kisaju,_Nairobi,_Kenya.jpg|thumb|The Sathya Sai School of Kisaju, Nairobi, Kenya]]
The Sathya Sai International Organization has helped followers set up similar schools in other countries,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |title=SATHYA SAI BABA |url=https://www.speakingtree.in/blog/sathya-sai-baba |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=www.speakingtree.in}}</ref> with the goal of educating children in the five human values of Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Duty), Prema (Love), Shanthi (Peace) and Ahimsa (Non-Violence). Schools have been founded in 33 countries, including Australia,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sathya Sai College, Murwillumbah |url=https://sathyasai.nsw.edu.au/}}</ref> Mexico, United Kingdom, Kenya <ref>{{Cite web |title=Sathya Sai School Kisaju |url=https://sathyasaischoolkisaju.org/}}</ref> and Peru.

[[Times of Zambia|The Times of Zambia]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sathya Sai Baba — Saint, philanthropist, educator |url=https://opinionexpress.in/sathya-sai-baba-saint-philanthropist-educator |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=opinionexpress.in |language=en}}</ref> had once published: "The positive influence of Sathya Sai is unprecedented in the annals of education in [[Zambia]]. Sai Baba's education ideals as embodied in his human-values-based approach to education are enlightening to educationists in Zambia."

In Australia, at the [[Tweed Shire]] Council's inaugural Tweed Sustainability Awards (2019), the SSSIO's Sathya Sai College at [[Murwillumbah]], a K-12, non denominational school in which the NESA curriculum is integrated with the five human values of Love, Peace, Truth, Right Conduct and Non Violence <ref>{{Cite web | title=Sathya Sai College | url=https://sathyasai.nsw.edu.au/ | access-date=2025-05-22 | website=sathyasai.nsw.edu.au}}</ref> won the Sustainability Award in Education.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tweed Sustainability Award Winners Announced|date=18 November 2019 |url=https://www.tweedchamber.com.au/tweed-sustainability-award-winners-announced/}}</ref>

Since 2000, the Sathya Sai Primary School at Lautoka in Fiji has been offering nearly free education for children from low socio-economic backgrounds.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=The work of Sai |url=https://www.pressreader.com/fiji/the-fiji-times/20190916/281801400665472 |access-date=2025-06-26 |via=PressReader}}</ref> Apart from the regular curriculum and syllabus from the country's Education Ministry, Value-Education is also taught.

In [[Canada]], the [[Fraser Institute]],<ref name=":7" /> an independent Canadian research and educational organization, had ranked the Sathya Sai School of Canada as one of the top 37 elementary schools in [[Ontario]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/six-toronto-schools-among-the-best-in-province-fraser-institute-1.1666745?cache=fcpbhnqhlqs | title=Six Toronto schools among the best in province: Fraser Institute | date=2 February 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://communitysearch.ca/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-toronto-elementary-schools/ | title=The Ultimate Guide to the Best Toronto Elementary Schools | date=20 September 2024 }}</ref> The Sathya Sai School had scored a perfect 10 out of 10 in the institute's overall rating for academic performance. The school continues to hold top spot even as per the 2026 report that ranked 3052 public, Catholic, and independent schools. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Tsekouras |first=Phil |date=2026-01-08 |title=Ontario’s best - and worst - performing elementary schools ranked in new report. Where did your child’s school place? |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/ontarios-bestand-worstperforming-elementary-schools-ranked-in-new-report-where-did-your-childs-school-place/ |access-date=2026-01-09 |website=CTVNews |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:The Federal Senate Brazil.jpg|thumb|The Brazilian Federal Senate organized a special session to mark the 22nd anniversary of Sathya Sai Institute of Education.]]
A Sathya Sai School was set up in the [[Lopburi]] province of [[Thailand]] in 1991 by Art-Ong Jumsai na Ayudhya, with focus on 'human values' along with academics. The school is a role model in Thailand, with hundreds of students from kindergarten up to high school level, and offers everything, including boarding, free-of-charge.<ref>{{Cite news |title=A different school of thought|newspaper=Bangkok Post |date=14 September 2014 |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/432140/a-different-school-of-thought |last1=Yongcharoenchai |first1=Chaiyot }}</ref> The school is able to fund itself by growing its own rice and vegetables. It also produces solar and hydro electricity, selling surplus supply to the Provincial Electricity Authority.

[[The Barbados Advocate]] reported that the SSSIO's "brand of education is more targeted towards character education" during the course of a large public meeting on the global impact of the Sathya Sai Education in Human Value (SSEHV) Programme held in the island.<ref name=":0" />

The [[Federal Senate (Brazil)]] held a special session to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Sathya Sai Institute of Education (an arm of the organization) in Brazil <ref>{{Cite web |title=Senate celebrates 22 years of Sathya Sai Institute of Education Fonte: Agência Senado|url=https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2022/08/26/senado-celebra-os-22-anos-do-instituto-sathya-sai-de-educacao}}</ref>

In Trinidad and Tobago, the Longdenville Sathya Sai Primary School, previously operated solely by the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago, gained government-assisted status in 2025. The school's students achieved 87.5% above the national average in the 2024 Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) results.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ttt.live/longdenville-sathya-sai-primary-school-gains-government-assisted-status/|title=Longdenville Sathya Sai Primary School Gains Government-Assisted Status|author=Danielle John|date=September 5, 2025|website=TTT News|access-date=September 7, 2025}}</ref>

== SSSIO Around The World ==
[[File:SSSIO SRI LANKA CONFERENCE.jpg|thumb|The Sri Sathya Sai International Conference was held at the [[University of Jaffna]], [[Sri Lanka]] on the theme "My Life is His Message" in September 2023]]
The SSSIO of [[Sri Lanka]] has been actively carrying out educational, spiritual, and service activities and projects all across Sri Lanka through its arms in the North Region, North Central Region, Central Region, Southern Region and Western Region.<ref name="virakesari.lk">{{Cite web |title=Inauguration of newly constructed Sathya Sai Seva Station at Kilinochchi |url=https://www.virakesari.lk/article/147431}}</ref> It constantly builds on the good work previously done, expanding the number of samithis or service stations.<ref name="virakesari.lk"/> Activities include providing permanent homes with all facilities to the needy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Sathya Sai International organization donates a house to a blind family in Vavunia|date=5 December 2022 |url=https://www.vavuniyanet.com/news/344276/%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%B5%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A9%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%AF%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D-%E0%AE%B8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%80-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AF-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BE/}}</ref> Another regular activity is the 'Walk For Values' where members pledge to follow the universal human values - truth, right conduct, peace, love and non-violence in daily life and inspire others also to do the same.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Big draw for 'Walk for Values' |url=https://www.ft.lk/article/610970/Big-draw-for-%E2%80%98Walk-for-Values-}}</ref> In September 2023, an international conference was held by the organization at the [[University of Jaffna]] on the theme "My Life is His Message".<ref>{{Cite web |title=International conference on the theme "My life is his message" at Jaffna University |url=https://ibctamil.com/article/international-conference-in-university-of-jaffna-1695801566?itm_source=parsely-api#google_vignette}}</ref>

The SSSIO held an international conference in Nairobi, Kenya in June–July 2024, which was attended by delegates from 35 countries <ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Sathya Sai International Conference - Nairobi, Kenya {{!}} June 28 - July 1, 2024 {{!}} Sri Sathya Sai International Organization |url=https://www.sathyasai.org/sri-sathya-sai-conference-kenya-2024 |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=www.sathyasai.org}}</ref> and included prominent personalities like the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, [[Musalia Mudavadi]], and Kenyan long-distance runner [[Eliud Kipchoge]], who spoke at the event congratulating the organization for its initiatives in education.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gZCmMpIdf0 |title=The Greatest Equalizer Of Life {{!}} Dr Eliud Kipchoge EGH {{!}} Sri Sathya Sai International Conference |date=2024-07-09 |last=Sri Sathya Sai International Organization |access-date=2025-06-26 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

The Sathya Sai International Organization of Malaysia carries out non-stop charity including food and rations distribution and programmes on a regular basis, especially centred around the festivals and celebrations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=V.Vijayakumar |date=2024-11-23 |title=Sathya Sai Organization Centre distributes free meals for the needy in Ipoh |url=https://myipoh.my/sathya-sai-organization-centre-distributes-free-meals-for-the-needy-in-ipoh/ |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=My Ipoh {{!}} Your Digital Online Media News Community Business Food Travel & Tourism |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Sathya Sai International Organization of Fiji works with the government in providing service, education, medical care and disaster relief. It also undertakes regular activities in areas of devotion and spiritual study.<ref name=":1" />

In 2025, the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Spiritual Centre of Ottawa-Carleton, an SSSIO-affiliated spiritual centre in Ottawa, committed CAD 1 million to The Ottawa Hospital’s “Campaign to Create Tomorrow” in support of patient care, medical research, and innovation. The donation was made in celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Sathya Sai Baba Spiritual Centre of Ottawa-Carleton commits $1M to The Ottawa Hospital |url=https://ohfoundation.ca/news/sri-sathya-sai-baba-spiritual-centre-of-ottawa-carleton-commits-1m-to-the-ottawa-hospital/ |publisher=The Ottawa Hospital Foundation |access-date=2025-12-16}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.sathyasai.org/ Official website]
* [http://saiuniverse.sathyasai.org/ Service Activities of the SSSIO]
* [https://sathyasaihumanitarianrelief.org/ Sri Sathya Sai Humanitarian Relief]

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