Joining Auroville

“We’ve set out to do Mother’s work”

A profile of Judith, By Carel

Judith joined Auroville in 1971. Here she talks about her journey.

We need to rethink everything

An interview with François Gautier, By Chandra and Carel

François Gautier came to India in 1969 at the age of 19, with the first Auroville caravan. Deeply impressed by Sri Aurobindo's writings, he chose to reside in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram for about seven years, after which he joined Auroville, where he has been living since.

The Auroville Youth Integration Programme

Feature, By YouthLink team

Top from left: Viknesh, Satyavan, Ankita, Mahana, Leela, Asia, Madhu, Tenzin, Yolane, Arav. Bottom: Zohar, Namu, Gwjwn, Yam, Neha, Aurore, Gautam

A new Auroville Youth Integration programme has been developed by the YouthLink team for ‘Children of Aurovilians’ between the ages of 16 and 25.

Nurturing mental health in Auroville

An interview with Jerry Beusen, By Lesley

The office of Mattram in the Auromitra building

Psychologist Jerry Beusen implemented Mattram, Auroville’s first mental health unit, three years ago. Mattram means ‘change’ or ‘transformation’ in Tamil, and the unit is served by a team of professional psychologists, psychotherapists, a psychiatrist and counsellors.

Nourishing the Newcomer seed

An interview with Beatrice, By Lesley

Beatrice reflects on her process of joining Auroville in 2014.

The pitfalls and promises of joining Auroville

Reflection, By Shelley