President visits Phoenix Settlement, Durban

May 11, 2012

During her recent visit to South Africa, President Pratibha Patil visited the Phoenix Settlement.

Phoenix Settlement:

Founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1904 on the north-western edge of Durban, South Africa to experiment with Satyagraha, Sarvodaya and Ahimsa (non-violence).
It was here Gandhiji first used 3 principles to champion the cause of mine and sugarcane workers, liberation of women and fight against alcohol.
The Phoenix Settlement was set up to put into practice the values which he followed and preached for the rest of his life – self-help, dignity of labour and simplicity.
It was in Phoenix Farm on March 5, 1913 that Gandhiji wrote, "refuse to believe that you are weak, and you will be strong."

Relate Links:
https://www.gktoday.in/gk/modern-indian-history/page/119/
https://www.gktoday.in/mahatma-gandhi-indian-opinion/