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The ”’South Asia Peace Initiative”’ (”’SAPI”’) is an initiative of the [[Universal Peace Federation]] and was established in [[Lumbini]], Nepal, on July 22, 2005. According to the organisation, SAPI seeks regional dialogue and cooperation in South Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Asia Peace Initiative |url=https://www.upf.org/ongoing-initiatives/south-asia-peace-initiative |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=UPF International |language=en}}</ref> It currently comprises eight countries: [[Afghanistan]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Sri Lanka]]. Since 2005, 17 conferences have been held in Nepal, India, and Afghanistan.

The ”’South Asia Peace Initiative”’ (”’SAPI”’) is an initiative of the [[Universal Peace Federation]] and was established in [[Lumbini]], Nepal, on July 22, 2005. According to the organisation, SAPI seeks regional dialogue and cooperation in South Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Asia Peace Initiative |url=https://www.upf.org/ongoing-initiatives/south-asia-peace-initiative |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=UPF International |language=en}}</ref> It currently comprises eight countries: [[Afghanistan]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Sri Lanka]]. Since 2005, 17 conferences have been held in Nepal, India, and Afghanistan.

[[File:Ek Nath Dhakal speaking at 15th South Asia Peace Initiatives (SAPI) conference in Kathmandu on November 2014..JPG|thumbnail|[[Ek Nath Dhakal]] speaks at 15th SAPI conference in Kathmandu in November 2014.]]

[[File:Ek Nath Dhakal speaking at 15th South Asia Peace Initiatives (SAPI) conference in Kathmandu on November 2014..JPG|thumbnail|[[Ek Nath Dhakal]] speaks at 15th SAPI conference in Kathmandu in November 2014.]]

==Activities==

==Activities==

In Nepal, the program focuses on reconciling political divisions, addressing conflicts, and cultivating the spirit of “one family under God”.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Asia Peace Initiative |url=https://www.upf.org/ongoing-initiatives/south-asia-peace-initiative |access-date=2024-05-13 |website=UPF International |language=en}}</ref> High-level consultations have played a significant role during periods of constitutional drafting and state restructuring in Nepal. Local activities, such as service, education, healthcare programs for youth, and various community development projects, are in progress in Nepal.

In Nepal, the program focuses on reconciling political divisions, addressing conflicts, and cultivating the spirit of “one family under God”.<ref =upf/> High-level consultations have played a significant role during periods of constitutional drafting and state restructuring in Nepal. Local activities, such as service, education, healthcare programs for youth, and various community development projects, are in progress in Nepal.

In Afghanistan, the initiative brings together people from various sectors of society to discuss shared values, and Ambassadors for Peace support programs from all levels of society.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

In Afghanistan, the initiative brings together people from various sectors of society to discuss shared values, and Ambassadors for Peace support programs from all levels of society.{{citation needed|date=May 2025}}

The South Asia Peace Initiative (SAPI) is an initiative of the Universal Peace Federation and was established in Lumbini, Nepal, on July 22, 2005. According to the organisation, SAPI seeks regional dialogue and cooperation in South Asia.^[1] It currently comprises eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Since 2005, 17 conferences have been held in Nepal, India, and Afghanistan.

In Nepal, the program focuses on reconciling political divisions, addressing conflicts, and cultivating the spirit of “one family under God”.^[1] High-level consultations have played a significant role during periods of constitutional drafting and state restructuring in Nepal. Local activities, such as service, education, healthcare programs for youth, and various community development projects, are in progress in Nepal.

In Afghanistan, the initiative brings together people from various sectors of society to discuss shared values, and Ambassadors for Peace support programs from all levels of society.^{[citation needed]}

In Bangladesh, initiatives promote interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding, with a focus on investing in the education and healthcare of future generations.^{[citation needed]}

The initiative hosts leadership forums in India with the goal of advancing interfaith cooperation, governance, and inclusive development. It also seeks to engage youth from diverse backgrounds to foster mutual understanding, strengthen leadership skills, and promote values that support a progressive and harmonious society.^{[citation needed]}

In Pakistan, young participants from diverse backgrounds are brought together to foster mutual understanding and support local communities with leadership that incorporates values from Pakistani cultural traditions.^{[citation needed]}

In Sri Lanka, initiatives have focused on overcoming religious prejudice among youth while emphasising the importance of altruism. These efforts often extend to community service, sportsmanship promotion, and character education. Leadership consultations within these programs also emphasise principles of good governance.^[2]

• SAPI-1: (22 July 2005), Lumbini, Nepal; Innovative Approaches to Peace through Responsible Leadership and Good Governance
• SAPI-2: (12 November 2005), Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal; South Asian Conflicts: The Non-Violent Option^[3]
• SAPI-3: (15 March 2006), Peace Embassy Building, Kathmandu, Nepal; Regional Conflicts in South Asia: The Human Dimension
• SAPI-4: (26 June 2006) Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu, Nepal; Human Rights and Human Responsibilities: In Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations
• SAPI-5: (6 December 2006), Hotel Le Meridien, Gokarna, Kathmandu, Nepal; in Support of the Peace Process: The Role of National and International Civil Society
• SAPI-6: (1 December 2007), Peace Embassy Building, Kathmandu, Nepal; Supporting the Peace Process at the Civil Society Level: National and International Perspective
• SAPI-7: (23 December 2008), Peace Embassy Building, Kathmandu, Nepal; the Challenges of Governance for Sustainable Peace
• SAPI-8: (20 May 2009), Hotel de l’Annapurna, Kathmandu, Nepal; Rebuilding Trust and Reconciliation in the ongoing Peace Process
• SAPI-9: (23 June 2009), Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal; Innovative Approaches to Unity and Peace in Asia
• SAPI-10: (30 April 2011), Peace Embassy Building, Kathmandu, Nepal; Promoting Human Security through Transformational Leadership: Common Challenge of South Asia^[4]
• SAPI-11: (December 15, 2012), Safi Landmark Hotel, Kabul, Afghanistan; Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Peace and Development
• SAPI-12: (January 24, 2013) Civil Services Officers Institute, New Delhi, India; India’s Perspective on Nepal’s Peace Process^[5]
• SAPI-13: (April 14, 2013), Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal; Achieving Meaningful Democracy in South Asia: Challenges and Prospects^[6]
• SAPI-14 (August 7, 2013), Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu, Nepal; Realizing South Asian Dream: Democracy, Peace and Development^[7]
• SAPI-15 (November 8, 2014), Hotel De’l Annapurna, Kathmandu, Nepal; Sustainable Peace in South Asia: New Strategies for A Better Tomorrow^[8]
• SAPI-16 (February 20, 2015), The Malla Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal; The Increasing Challenges from Extremism to Democracy: Issues and Responses^[9]

• SAPI-17 (October 4, 2015), The Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi, India; Recent Developments in Nepal and India-Nepal Relations^[10]