History of Susila Dharma USA

Established in 1981, Susila Dharma USA is approaching 30 years of supporting humanitarian programs worldwide. Susila Dharma USA is one of 24 national Susila Dharma organizations. Each operates as an independent, charitable organization, locally controlled with its own national character and vision. Susila Dharma USA has consistently sought to support the individual social entrepreneurs who follow their "inner spark" with a unique approach to helping people in their local communities as well as in communities throughout the world.

• Susila Dharma USA is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization incorporated in 1981 in the State of Massachusetts.
• Working in partnership with the 24 other national Susila Dharma organizations, we are part of a valuable, interactive global network. Many of Susila Dharma's project founders are members of Subud, an International Spiritual Association, with people from all faiths living in 70 countries.
• Susila Dharma USA currently assists more than 20 programs across the globe in addition to aiding disaster relief efforts as initiated by our programs.
• Susila Dharma USA does not discriminate by age, gender/sexual orientation, cultural, ethnic, or religious beliefs. We do not fund initiatives that promote or further any particular religious or spiritual agendas.
• Susila Dharma USA accepts donations and grants from individuals and businesses to fund our programs, which typically receive additional non-governmental support.
• To ensure oversight and accountability, Susila Dharma USA remains in direct communication with all programs and receives annual reports from program leaders.
• Susila Dharma USA supports the humanitarian initiatives of qualified volunteers whose initiatives address the development of individuals, families, and communities in reaching their highest potential.
• The words Susila Dharma, taken from Sanskrit, together mean 'guided from within to take action in the world.'
  

The hallmark of Susila Dharma USA's approach is supporting truly human initiatives on a direct basis. We believe it is important to fund small or emerging programs, yet those demonstrating the potential to grow into viable charitable activities that protect human rights and enable individuals to achieve their full potential.