:: What's Unique ? ::

There are innumerable associations and Movements involved in various types of developmental activities. There are organizations, which cater to the needs of students, children, women and other sections of the society. There are Movements that work for protecting the environment, human rights and other social and political issues. The USM is a Movement which has a holistic and integral approach. While it works for the welfare of students and youth it has also programmes for teachers and parents. It includes programmes to create ecological consciousness, empowering women, and protecting the values of democracy and human rights. In short it is a Movement for all sections of the society responding positively to all the issues That people face.

It is an Pluralistic Movement both in content and structure. The Movement is not only rooted in inter-religious spirituality but its functions are managed by an inter-religious governing body. The members of this Movement belong to different religious and cultural backgrounds. The seven member Governing Body of the Movement consists of persons belonging to three different religions.

It's a Movement which genuinely practises values of transparency, accountability and democracy at all levels. Frequent evaluation by the team members both at the local and national level is a special mark of the Movement. The democratic and decentralized working style enables the growth of each member. Financial integrity of the Movement through transparency and accountability is known to all who are associated with the Movement.

The Universal Solidarity Movement is rooted in the cultural traditions of the country. While scientifically analysing the changes affecting the life of the modern society, the Movement also preserves the noble traditions and values of the past. This is very visible in the vision and practical modules of the Movement.

It is a Movement which promotes patriotism. But at the same time it warns people against the dangers of narrow nationalism which generates hatred and hostility towards other communities and countries. The Movement promotes the universal vision of considering the whole universe as a family.

The Universal Solidarity Movement is more a family than an organization. At the national office the staff, animators and volunteers live as a community. Differences of religion, caste and language do not come in the way of living the spirituality and vision of the Movement. The inmates of the community are ever ready to welcome and offer hospitality to all who come there, irrespective of their position in the society.They make every effort to practise what they preach.