Ela Gandhi

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Ela Gandhi's accolades reflect a lifetime dedicated to peace and justice. The Community of Christ International Peace Award recognized her tireless efforts to end apartheid and promote non-violence. The Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours, acknowledged her role in bridging her grandfather's legacy with contemporary struggles. Her membership in the KAICIID Advisory Forum underscores her influence in interfaith dialogue, where she continues to shape conversations on reconciliation and social cohesion.

AwardsEla Gandhi has been recognized for her peace activism with the Community of Christ International Peace Award in 2002 and the Padma Bhushan from the Indian government in 2007. She is also a member of the KAICIID Advisory Forum, reflecting her standing in interfaith dialogue.

Honours & Distinctions

Community of Christ International Peace Award

Community of Christ·2002

Awarded for her work in peace and non-violence.

Padma Bhushan

Government of India·2007

Recognized for her contribution to promoting Mahatma Gandhi's legacy in South Africa.

Member of KAICIID Advisory Forum

KAICIID

Serves as an advisor on interfaith dialogue and peace-building.