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Headquarters address
Organization's name:	The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
Organization's acronym:	OCHS
Address:	13-15 Magdalen Street Oxford United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Phone:	+1865304400
Email:	manish@ochs.org.uk
Web site:	www.ochs.org.uk
Organization type:	Academics
Languages:	English

Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Sustainable Development: Biodiversity Climate change Education Finance Gender equality Health Sustainable development in a globalizing world Waste Management
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland India United States of America
Mission statement:	The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS) is an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages, in all periods and in all parts of the world. The OCHS is dedicated to preserving India’s cultural heritage and promoting a better understanding of it through a comprehensive programme of education, publishing, and research. The OCHS is not affiliated to any religious or political group. It welcomes staff, students, and visitors of all backgrounds. The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies is a place where all ideas are open for dispassionate discussion and examination. The OCHS is a Recognised Independent Centre of Oxford University, maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and excellence.
Year established (YYYY):	1997
Funding structure:	Donations and grants from domestic sources Fundraising campaigns

Additional Information

Major group affiliation:	Women Non-governmental organization
Involvement in UN Partnerships:	Yes
If yes, explain in detail:	We are working with the Interagency Task Force on Faith Based Development. We were the only Hindu organisation to offer a response to the SDGs, as part of the Bristol Faith Commitments.
Affiliation with other organizations:	Alliance of Religions and Conservation; GreenFaith.