Auroville International Township, Tamil Nadu, India

International Centre for Strategy & Communication (ICSC) is a center for inspiration, inquiry, insights, ideation, innovation, integration, and introspection in the field of strategy & communication. ICSC is an international think tank of strategists, communicators, academicians, innovators, thought leaders, educators, and information technologists who focus on advancing knowledge in the field of strategy, communication-centric, research-based information, and conscious actions. 

ICSC offers programmes related to various fields, wherein the leading voices of strategy and communication can look at various challenges facing humanity from various perspectives, and put forth a strategic actionable plan and a sustainable means to communicate the purpose, process, progress, performance, and payoff. It provides opportunities for experienced as well as young fellows to dive deeper and fish for solutions. 

ICSC supports professional development through various coaching and training sessions and also provides networking options for members to enhance their purview and influence. It acts as a repository of international knowledge in the field of strategy and communication with rigorous research on a multitude of topics followed by relevant publications and campaigns to magnify the impact in various sectors.

Integral World operates as a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to catalyzing positive, purposeful, and sustainable change globally. Their ethos centers on the belief in an increasingly integrated world, where individual progress holds collective significance. As catalysts for conscious development, they are driven by values of compassion, sustainability, equity, and harmony, envisioning an Integral World.

With a core purpose to contribute to a positive, protected, pacific, and purposeful world, Integral World focuses on strategic, sustainable solutions. Serving as enablers for solution providers, they operate across research, strategy, communication outreach, and project implementation. Welcoming stakeholders from diverse sectors aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), prioritise collaboration and knowledge sharing for global impact. 

Emphasising SDG17 on global partnerships, Integral World seeks to mobilize stakeholders, fostering true collaboration for collective action. Its commitment is reflected in its approach, aiming to build a better world through strategic communication, integrating diverse perspectives, and promoting collaboration and progress. Their vision is to create a win-win world, ensuring that no one is left behind on the journey towards positive and sustainable change.

AWARE stands as a conscious and dynamic initiative committed to fostering human unity within the Auroville community. Their mission revolves around nurturing open dialogue, mutual learning, and illuminating pathways across various dimensions of life, such as spiritual, cultural, social, economic, organizational, and ecological aspects. A unique aspect of AWARE is its purpose-driven and inclusive communication approach, emphasizing voluntary collaboration with diverse bodies in Auroville. Operating without monetary expectations, their services aim to benefit Auroville residents and humanity at large.

Guided by six core principles — Compass, Creativity, Cooperation, Correlation, Clarity, and Consistency — AWARE is dedicated to building an effective communication infrastructure crucial for Auroville's role as a bridge connecting diverse streams of development. Committed to human unity, AWARE adaptively collaborates across Auroville's varied interests, providing impartial professional advice and voluntary contributions to propel the community towards continuous progress.

The organizational structure of AWARE features the Actioning Crew, Advisory Council, and Anchoring Camp, embodying a fluid and adaptable nature to align with the spirit and purpose of Auroville. In essence, AWARE strives to be a catalyst for positive change, fostering unity and progress within the Auroville community.

Organising Committee

Lakshay Dharan - ICSC/AWARE

Manisha Munjal - Integral World

Isabella - AWARE