November 8, 2025, marks the anniversary of UNESCO BMW! We are so excited to celebrate this day, and are so happy to be able to share it with all of the readers viewing this article. We are a UNESCO-affiliated 501(c)(3) organization whose goals have been to foster stress-free mindsets with our ReWind programs, promote eco-environmental sustainability with our monthly articles commonly focusing on at least one environmental issue, and support local arts with our art competitions/other events with the help of our partners in the area where we are headquartered (Frederick, Maryland). Furthermore, we have always been strong advocates of women empowerment and also strive to engage with the youth in our initiatives as much as possible because they are the future leaders of tomorrow. We are registered as members of the UN Civil Society and the US Federation of UNESCO clubs to promote the ideals and values of UNESCO, a United Nations.
UNESCO BMW’s Core Values
We encompass a wide range of core values that include the following:
- Empathy: We recognize the perspectives of the youth along with their respect for UNESCO BMW’s ideals, and strive to understand/share their feelings.
- Neutrality: Our organization provides unbiased and impartial support towards all regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, morals, and more.
- Holistic: We approach challenges with various perspectives and comprehension, and cover all facets of youth development.
- Sustainability: We wish to create long-term, beneficial, and impactful programs for communities.
- Transparency and Accountability: We release a certificate or recommendation letter for our volunteers to support their future job searches.
- Youth-centric: Our organization places a strong emphasis on youth engagement and involvement.
UNESCO BMW’s Vision
UNESCO BMW has always had a vision where peace, technology, and justice can co-exist harmoniously in society. Furthermore, we aim to help create a society in which gender equality and environmental betterment are core values. We wish to show a global example of youth-led and artistic expression. Our mission statement is “UNESCO Body and Mind Wellness is a registered non-profit organization that promotes Inner Encouragement of Arts and Crafts. We follow the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Certificate of participation, internship and volunteer opportunities are available. Our mission is to promote and to put into action programs that help raise a new generation of peacemakers, to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and people, based upon respect for commonly shared values.”
By: Vallerie Kalekar