In response to the devastating earthquake that hit the Iranian city of Bam on Friday
26, December 2003, IAHV launched a worldwide appeal. With over 25,000 people estimated
to be killed and many more injured, IAHV mobilized its resources to reach the earthquake
victims as quickly as possible. Eleven volunteers went to Bam, Iran. Huge quantities
of warm clothes were collected overnight in Europe and sent to Iran. Besides givng
clothes and other
essential, the volunteers conducted the world renowned Art of Living course comprising
of Sudarshan Kriya (powerful breathing techniques) for trauma relief.
