Who We Are
The Movement for Dialogue and Non-Violence (MODAN) is a nonprofit that equips people to use dialogue, nonviolence and self-reliance to create a sustainable and just world for all.
The policy of MODAN is to promote understanding and awareness of self-reliance and non-violence as culture and a method of wealth creation and civic virtue in managing diversity, creating harmonious co-existence among people, especially the youth and women in society.
This calls for commitment to Self-Reliance and Nonviolence as a way of life and witness to the values that enhance human dignity in society.
Our Purpose
Creating a sustainable and just world through dialogue, non-violence and self-reliance.
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever."
The Origin of Our Inspiration
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, dedicated his life to truth, dialogue, non-violence and self-reliance. His philosophy transformed societies through peaceful action and inspired generations to pursue justice without hatred.
The Movement for Dialogue and Non-Violence (MODAN) draws its inspiration from these timeless principles. We promote dialogue as a culture, non-violence as a way of life and self-reliance as a pathway to human dignity, sustainable development and harmonious coexistence.
Truth
The foundation of ethical leadership.
Dialogue
A life-enhancing alternative to conflict.
Non-Violence
Doing no harm while promoting peace.
Self-Reliance
Empowering communities to thrive.
Why MODAN Exists
Inspired by the lived experience of Mahatma Gandhi, MODAN exists to transform society through dialogue, non-violence and self-reliance while restoring dignity, promoting harmony and creating opportunities for sustainable development.
Transform Society
To transform national consciousness by applying Gandhian principles of doing no harm, ethical leadership and peaceful coexistence.
Promote Dialogue
Dialogue is promoted as a culture and a practical method of managing diversity, resolving differences and strengthening communities.
Restore Human Dignity
To restore hope, dignity and opportunity for vulnerable, invisible and underserved communities through compassionate action.
Advance Self-Reliance
To encourage sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment by promoting self-reliance as a pathway to lasting development.