The IVET Foundation

Promoting the flourishing of humanity and our planet through ethical leadership.  

A message to you from IVET's founder, Dr Neil Hawkes

"I am sending this personal message to you at an unprecedented time of national and international anxiety, which is affecting the wellbeing of so many people throughout the world. Humanity is facing so many complex challenges: a lack of ethical leadership, war, existential threats from nature, overwhelming feelings of anxiety and helplessness. Globally, people are crying out for meaningful solutions. 

We need ACTION. The IVET Foundation, a registered charity, is working hard to bring about constructive action, by sharing practical solutions to support individuals, groups, education settings and businesses to have the knowledge, skills and values to flourish. Through its Affiliates we are a movement for transformational change, focussing on human values such as integrity, justice and compassion that encourage ethical leadership in ourselves and in the roles we play in life."

Where do you stand on the values continuum?

Our challenge as a Foundation, is to encourage a shift away from values that do not help humanity to flourish.

Picture a continuum (see below), at one end of which are life-enhancing empathetic values, such as integrity, peace, respect, compassion and justice.  At the other end, are limiting, ego-driven values that promote prestige, status, image, fame, power, wealth, exploitation, shaming and rude behaviour.  You will have noticed that people on this end of the continuum often appear frustrated, stressed, anxious and angry. You may be able to think of people who are examples of these dispositions. 

Our thinking and behaviour are influenced by the political/social environment in which we live, and the people who reflect our values.  This helps to answer the conundrum about why people vote for populist politicians.  Could it be because they reflect their constituents' values or visa-versa?  To attain power, such politicians develop their fear driven ideology 'outing' those who don't ascribe to their views. 

How can we influence a paradigm shift towards the life-enhancing end of the continuum?  IVET's focus on Values-based Education is one powerful solution.  Affiliates of IVET have other solutions. Click here . Together we are proposing practical ways to help communities to flourish. Solutions, free from fear and the control of those who are not at peace with themselves, who create distrust and a tendency towards violence.   

Let's work together to help people adopt and live enhancing values, so that people in all societies can live in peace - a basic human right.

What do you want?

We are aware that most people want the best for their families, themselves and society, but they are often at a loss to know what to do and how they can make a difference. The Affiliates of the IVET Foundation work to promote practical ways of making a positive difference in the world. Together, they are a powerful movement to enable the transformation of society. You can see who the Affiliates are here .

What is the IVET Foundation?

Affiliate Andrei Stupu writes:

"The IVET Foundation, is the pioneering global movement, promoting the principles of Values-Based Living. It is an embodiment of transformative change. By joining the IVET Foundation, you're endorsing a movement that transcends conventional philanthropy; you're endorsing an investment in humanity's future. Committed to offering equitable access to values-based living through systemic interventions in education, communities, businesses all over the globe, IVET epitomizes the ethos of Values-based Living. Your support, whether through active involvement or financial contributions, directly shapes lives, fostering self-reliance and enabling individuals to construct sustainable futures. Partnering with IVET means advocating for a paradigm shift, enriching lives through instilling values, and fostering an environment where every individual can thrive and contribute positively to society. As an affiliate of IVET I feel empowered to bring change through a scientifically validated method that has a beating heart. The beating heart of education and of society!"

Are you inspired to be an Affiliate?

Affiliates work in their own fields of influence to make a difference. They represent every part of society and connect, when appropriate, with other Affiliates. They are changemakers! They are aware of the transformational power of the values they consciously choose to embrace and live in their lives. From my research and professional experience, I know that by embracing Values-based Living, each of us can positively influence society and transform lives.

When understood, experienced and lived, values such as respect, honesty, equality, integrity, compassion and justice, gives us a renewed sense of meaning and purpose. The impact on individuals is that they experience wellbeing, self-worth, enhanced self-knowledge, more meaningful personal relationships and a realisation that we can give hope to humanity.

You can make a difference? 

"As Founder of the IVET Foundation, may I invite you to become an Affiliate of the IVET Foundation? Before making your decision, you may care to read about the amazing contributions our Affiiates are making to society.  Go to News from Affiliates   

Also, see the changes we are making in Education by visiting valuesbasededucation.com or more generally by reading my blog and about my mission neilhawkes.org

How to become an Affiliate? Click here and follow the simple process.

I appreciate your support – together we will make a difference.”  

Dr Neil Hawkes