About Aman
Our history, mission and philosophy
Our History
Aman Charitable Trust emerged from anti-communal civic action groups that came together following the violence against the Sikh community in Delhi in 1984. The founders were initially engaged in relief work for victims of communal violence.
From late 1997 to April 2003, Aman operated under the Violence Mitigation and Amelioration Project (VMAP) of Oxfam (India) Trust, supported by the Ford Foundation.
Our Mission
Aman envisages a pro-active role for civil society in the reduction of conflict and the mitigation of its effects. Our work is grounded in the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and samrastha (harmony).
"Peace could not be achieved by passivity, but by identifying sources of social discontent and defusing tension through positive rebuilding."
Our Philosophy
We believe that peace requires active engagement with the sources of violence and injustice. Our approach combines immediate relief with long-term capacity building, advocacy and research.
Programme Areas
The six thematic pillars that guide our work
Gender, Mental Health and Conflict
Campaign for Non-violent Conflict Resolution
Pedagogy for Social Peace and Civic Restraint
Human Security, Citizenship and Law
Social Resources and Caste Conflict
Culture, Symbols and Identities