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The North American Readiness Team is excited to offer this re-cap from the May 3rd 2026 Grassroots Call.
SOMETHING REAL IS TAKING SHAPE
WATCH the full REPLAY OF THE MAY 3RD GRASSROOTS NEWSREAL in english, spanish, OR french BELOW. YOU CAN ALSO SCROLL DOWN to enjoy a breakdown of events FROM THE CALL
ENGLISH RECAP VIDEO
VIDEO DE RECAPITULACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL
VIDÉO DE RÉCAPITULATIF FRANÇAIS
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ABOUT THE CALL
This Zoom call brought together people familiar with Prem Rawat’s message of personal peace, along with guests exploring how that message is being shared.
Participants were invited to observe not just what happened, but how each project evolved - from initial idea, to reflection, to alignment and teamwork - often leading to outcomes beyond expectations.
A clear pattern emerged:
idea → pause → alignment → structure → teamwork → outcome
The session concluded with an open invitation: start, join, or support a project.
The call unfolded in four parts. The reels are featured below.
You can also view any reel on the Youtube Channel
PART I – The Foundation – two stories that describe the Spark
Before anything ignites…something very small happens first. Not a plan or a program. A moment
Costa Rica – It takes ONE
Denisse stayed centered and paid attention. From that simple place, opportunities appeared. And then she acted. What followed grew far beyond the moment: over 500 Peace Education Program facilitators, government engagement, and a multi-day visit by Prem Rawat.
Niger – A Moment of Magic
Apsatou Bagaya paused for months, waiting and watching. Then she recognized what she calls a moment of magic. Only then, she acted. From that single step, hundreds began reading and sharing Hear Yourself.
PART II – The Structure – three stories, three countries, three ways of doing it
There wasn’t one formula - just people starting where they were and building from there.
Book Clubs (Canada to the world) – It began with a simple idea
A few people were invited to read Hear Yourself and share their insights and feelings. There wasn’t much complexity. The focus was on having a conversation. From that, an opportunity spread. One group became many, reaching across countries, languages, and communities.
Italy Breath book campaign – Focus was direct and practical
Place the book into people’s hands, one step at a time. They created a plan that got repeated and repeated. As that continued, awareness grew - and with it, a wider reach than first imagined.
Mexico Peace Education Program – Steady and deliberate
In Mexico, Mónica Zúñiga describes the approach. Share the program. Build relationships. Keep going. Over time, that consistency opens doors for the Peace Education Program through partnerships with universities and organizations with dedicated support from volunteers and facilitators.
PART III – The Ripple – two stories that show unexpected outcomes
What began with one contact led to something no one expected.
Veterans for veterans – Something changed
This story set from the USA starts with an invitation to military Veterans. A 10-week program, one hour a week - at no cost. And for some, it opened something surprising. One activist vet discovered that the peace he had been working toward was already within him. From that shift, something changed. Not just in how he felt, but in how he could engage with the world around him. Now this program is open to all veterans from anywhere.
Minnesota – An unexpected outcome
Also from the USA, this one started with a simple interaction at a community event. A book was offered. A conversation followed. Two days later, a call came back: “I loved it.” From that one exchange, something unexpected unfolded. A community leader stepped forward, and soon after, honored Prem Rawat with the Gandhi Vision Award. It didn’t begin with a plan. Just one person sharing something that mattered.
PART IV – Easy Ways to Jump in
The impact goes on.
You can join a Peace Education Program now! Register for a series starting May 26, May 31, Jul 8 or others.
Watch this 3-min walk-thru video made just for this NewsREAL audience. Click here
Life’s Essentials Podcasts – Headphones on and go.
When you have questions about your life’s journey, you can find answers on the weekly podcast Life’s Essentials with Prem Rawat. When an episode resonates with you, there’s an easy way to help share episodes through your own social media circles. Someone might really need it today.
Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-essentials-with-prem-rawat/id1678810583|
Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1bceFdMubUBQS2hKH4bCbJ
Find intros and links each week at PremRawat.comhttps://www.premrawat.com/podcasts/
Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesEssentialswithPremRawat
Find on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesessentialswithpremrawat/
NAm Influencers team – Networking for peace
It’s not about being a superstar - it’s people working together, one message at a time. NAm Influencers Team is a volunteer social media network that helps share and distribute approved material (videos, clips, and resources) so more people can discover this opportunity. In this short video, we explain how the distribution process works and invite you to join or support based on your availability. If you’d like to participate, sign up on the form below. Thank you for your support.
Donations & Sponsorship – Funding makes all this happen
Everything you see exists because people chose to support it. This is how it keeps going. This short video offers a simple overview of where and how people in Canada, the United States, and Mexico can contribute to support the sharing of Prem Rawat’s message of peace. It highlights practical support routes at both the international and national levels, including:
TPRF – supporting peace education and humanitarian initiatives
WOPG / WOPI – supporting public events with Prem Rawat
Looking for business and marketing opportunities:
TimelessToday – Sponsor media production, broadcasts, sponsorships, and outreach
Support options in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico for events, book projects, local activities, and promotions.
GLOBAL DONATIONS / CONTRIBUTIONS
The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF)
Humanitarian & peace initiatives Donations & planned giving https://tprf.org/donate/
Words of Peace Global (WOPG)
Prem Rawat’s public events and media appearances. Donations & planned giving https://www.wopg.org/
TimelessToday (TT)
Media production & global broadcasts, with free content, paid subscriptions & sponsorship opportunities. Note: Payments to TimelessToday, LLC are for sponsorship & marketing services and are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
USA DONATIONS
Words of Peace International – USA (WOPI)
For US supporters: tax-deductible donations and legacy gifts. Donations & legacy gifts https://wopintl.org
For the legacy gifts, please contact: Keena Hatjiyannis at: keenah@wopintl.org
To be informed: Join mailing list: www.usinfoconnect.net
Giving Books Projects
Purchase of books for book launch events and book clubs. For more options givingbooksproject.org
CANADA DONATIONS
Word of Peace Canada, and Convention Plus
Events with Prem Rawat, Knowledge sessions and reviews, book projects, local activities, and outreach
Donations & planned giving:
Web:
Mail to:
MEXICO DONATIONS
Por Una Cultura de Paz, A.C.
Para apoyar eventos, proyectos de libros y actividades locales.
Donations & planned giving
Escriba a: palabrasdepaz.mx@gmail.com
Línea de información: +52 55 6220 3208
CALL TO ACTION:
The Zoom presentation concluded with a reminder that participation and peace efforts like these deepen an experience of life. The purpose of this NewsREAL was simple - to show examples of what’s possible when we work together. If something here resonates, please don’t hesitate to reach out or join one of the projects outlined in this call.
Conversations can begin here: