International Association for Human Values uk

Human values in action.

We help people rebuild resilience, serve their communities and create practical change through programmes in wellbeing, education, rehabilitation, climate action and humanitarian service.

IAHV volunteers and community members gathered together
1103261 Registered UK charity supporting practical service and wellbeing projects.

What we do

We turn compassion into practical programmes.

IAHV UK works with volunteers, communities and partners to help people recover from stress, access education, rebuild confidence and contribute to society.

IAHV London Centre community space

Why IAHV is different

  • Programmes are practical, accessible and designed for real communities.
  • We work across wellbeing, education, rehabilitation, climate action and peacebuilding.
  • Our volunteer-led model keeps the focus on service, trust
  • People gain tools they can use immediately, not just inspiration they forget tomorrow.
Learn about IAHV UK

Featured projects

Support work that meets people where they are.

From UK wellbeing sessions to international education and climate projects, each programme is built around dignity, resilience and service.

Mind Body Wellness (NHS) project

Mental health and wellbeing

Mind Body Wellness (NHS)

An award-winning programme delivering clinically informed breathwork and mental wellbeing tools to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Initially developed for the general community, it now supports NHS medical professionals across the UK.

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Climate Action Now project

Climate and environment

Climate Action Now

CAN Climate Action Now .. IAHV’s initiative to combat Climate Change. Join us to raise funds and plant as many trees as possible NOW. Offset your carbon footprint right now with just a click!

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Prison Smart project

Prison rehabilitation

Prison Smart

Internationally proven program that has transformed mindsets and reduced re-offending in prisons across 100 countries including 25 EU countries and the United States.

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Yes! for Schools project

Children and youth

Yes! for Schools

YES! for Schools is an evidence-based program from IAHV which has consistently shown increased wellness, improved academic performance, and reduced behavioural incidents in school children. This has resulted in safer and more successful school communities. YES! stands for Youth Empowerment Seminar!

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Gift A Smile project

Education and children

Gift A Smile

Supporting holistic education in India to over 84,000+ students in over 1200 schools spread across 22 states in the slum, tribal and rural belts where child labour and poverty are widespread.

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Read Library project

Reading and learning

Read Library

Bringing the joy of reading and access to quality books to underprivileged school children in India, Kenya, and Nepal through the creation of sustainable school libraries.

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London Centre

A home for human values in the heart of London.

The London Centre at Shoreditch Exchange hosts community gatherings, workshops, volunteering sessions, fundraising events and corporate team days.

Events and updates

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Community

4 June 2026, 6:30 pm

London Centre Community Evening

A welcoming evening for volunteers, partners and local community members to connect around service-led initiatives.

Shoreditch Exchange, London

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Partners

18 June 2026, 12:30 pm

Corporate Volunteering Introduction

A short session for organisations interested in purpose-led team days and practical volunteering with IAHV UK.

Online

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Fundraising

12 July 2026, 9:00 am

10K London 2026

Every step supports IAHV’s humanitarian work in education, youth empowerment, mental health, disaster relief and more.

London

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Latest news

Short updates from projects, volunteers and community initiatives.

News · 1 May 2026

Bringing human values into action

How practical service, wellbeing and community action come together in IAHV UK’s work.

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London Centre · 15 Apr 2026

Why the London Centre matters

The London Centre gives IAHV UK a physical home for community, volunteering, dialogue and partnership.

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Education · 28 Mar 2026

Supporting resilience in schools

Young people need practical tools for stress, confidence and emotional resilience, not just academic pressure.

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Testimonials

Trusted by leaders, researchers and community voices.

  • “IAHV’s work gives people practical tools to build resilience, serve communities and lead with clarity.”
    Sanjay Pradhan
    Former CEO, Open Government Partnership
  • “These approaches help people access calm and resilience in ways that are simple, practical and deeply human.”
    Dr Emma Seppälä
    Author and wellbeing researcher
  • “Programmes like these can change the way people see themselves, their choices and their communities.”
    Charles H. Ramsey
    Former Police Commissioner

Help us bring human values into action.

Donate, volunteer, attend an event or introduce us to a partner who can help this work reach more people.