Voices of Support

Lord Rami Ranger FRSA

Baron of Mayfair · Member, House of Lords

“What I have particularly admired is how she [Dr Honey Kalaria] has used her creativity, experience and dedication to empower young people, foster confidence and bring communities together.”

Bob Blackman CBE MP

MP for Harrow East · Chairman, APPG for British Hindus

“By welcoming young people from Britain and around the world to Delhi, the Assembly can strengthen cultural understanding and international friendships, while showcasing India as a place where the next generation can come together around peace, dialogue and shared responsibility for the future.”

Trupti Patel

President, Hindu Forum of Britain · Trustee, HFB Charity

“Through peace and leadership, cultural exchange, creativity, environmental action and service, ICPA seeks to encourage young people to look beyond differences and develop the compassion, respect and sense of responsibility needed to live together harmoniously.”

Charlie Stuart Gay

Chair, Biodiversity Arc Global Ltd · Patron, Food4Africa

“I am therefore very pleased to support Honey and the vision behind ICPA 2026. I believe initiatives such as this can help young people develop the compassion, confidence, creativity and global awareness needed to become future leaders, changemakers and ambassadors for peace.”

Ravi Bhanot MBE

Association of Hindu Organisations · Chair, Cool Herbals

“I believe that children’s development should extend beyond academic achievement to include compassion, values, self-awareness, cultural understanding and responsibility towards others. These principles are strongly reflected in the vision of ICPA.”

Shailendra Mittal

Executive Director & Chair of the Board (UK), IAHV

“We believe ICPN’s work is truly generational. Lasting peace is built in the hearts of young people who learn early that those from other nations are members of one human family.”

Keith Best

Chairman, Universal Peace Federation (UK) · Former MP

“We have promoted many initiatives in many countries involving youth and education and feel strongly that the work of ICPN is an important component in creating mutual understanding and dialogue among young people from different cultures, religions, backgrounds and traditions, encouraging them to play a role in shaping a better world. By engaging young people through mutual cultural experiences it enables them to appreciate the value of a diverse human world.”

Virendra Sharma

President, Indian Workers Association Southall · Former MP

“At a time when the world needs greater understanding between generations, cultures and nations, giving young people the opportunity to meet, listen, learn and build friendships is an investment in a more peaceful and cooperative future.”