Dr Ambedkar International Mission Netherlands

Motivate, mobilize, consolidate, and coordinate the activities of Ambedkarites

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Dr Ambedkar International Mission Netherlands is an Ambedkarite community organization based in the Netherlands. We are the Netherlands chapter of the worldwide Dr Ambedkar International Mission — a not-for-profit, charitable social community of Indian Ambedkarite Buddhist expats, researchers, professionals and allies. Our work is rooted in the values of Dr B.R. Ambedkar and focuses on community, equality, education and social awareness across the Netherlands and the wider European Ambedkarite diaspora.

Explore who we are on our About AIM Netherlands page, read about the Ambedkarite community in the Netherlands, or see how we connect with the Ambedkarite community across Europe.

About Dr B.R. Ambedkar

The life, thought and work of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar are the foundation of AIM Netherlands. A short introduction to his journey and legacy.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar

Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow, India. As the fourteenth child of a military family, he belonged to the Mahar community. Despite his father's service in the army, the social structures of the time labeled his family as 'untouchable,' a designation that would define the challenges of his youth and the mission of his adulthood. From childhood, Babasaheb faced severe discrimination. At school, he was forced to sit on the floor apart from other students and was denied access to common water sources. These early experiences of humiliation fueled his iron will to dismantle the systemic oppression that plagued millions of Indians. Ambedkar realized that education was the most potent weapon for change. Despite social boycotts, he became the first Dalit to complete high school. His brilliance took him across the globe, where he earned multiple doctorates from Columbia University in New York and the London School of Economics. He mastered law, economics, and political science, preparing himself to architect a new era of justice.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Dr. Savita Ambedkar with social activists and followers.

The Architect of Justice and Equality

His crowning achievement was serving as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution. He didn't just write laws; he infused the nation's DNA with the values of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. He fought for the empowerment of women, the rights of laborers, and the total abolition of untouchability.

In India, he led monumental movements like the Mahad Satyagraha and the Kalaram Temple movement for religious equality. During his time in Europe and America, Dr. Ambedkar acted as a global ambassador for human rights, presenting the plight of the marginalized before international committees.

In his final years, he turned to Buddhism, seeking a spiritual path rooted in equality. His parting message—'Educate, Agitate, Organize'—remains the guiding light for the Ambedkar In Europe Mission, as we strive to build a society where the dignity of every individual is recognized.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar with Drafting Committee for the Constitution of India

Who are we

Dr Ambedkar International Mission is a Not-For-Profit, charitable and social community group created by the Indian Ambedkarite Buddhist ex-pats living in Netherlands.

Its vision is to strive to secure the human rights and dignity of 250 million Dalits, untouchables and tribals of India. It wishes to achieve the above through the educational, social, economic and cultural development of these downtrodden people of India.

AIM draws its strength from the philosophy and work of the tallest human rights champion of India, Dr B.R. Ambedkar. AIM is a group of NRIs in various countries and resident Indians who believe in the thoughts, philosophy and movement of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar for the establishment of an egalitarian society in India, based upon equality, fraternity, liberty and justice. AIM operates in various countries around the world through the Chapters/Units of AIM in the respective countries. Currently, it operates in the US, Canada, UK, Japan, France, Germany, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Brunei, Malaysia, Australia and others.

We are the people who are residing in Netherlands, and are at constant resolve to “Pay Back to Society”. The basic idea behind this mission's functioning is to prepare Ambedkarite NRIs here, to “PAY BACK TO THE SOCIETY”. The members are of the opinion that all the educated Dalits including NRIs are a product of Dr Ambedkar's lifelong crusade. The logical end of Dr Ambedkar's mission was to restore human rights to every suffering Dalit and downtrodden in India.

Educate, Organize and Agitate

Educate

Education is the foundation of empowerment. We support learning and awareness so every individual can claim their rights and contribute to an egalitarian society.

Agitate

Peaceful agitation and advocacy are essential to challenge injustice. We stand with the marginalised and amplify their voice until equality and fraternity are realised.

Organize

Collective action drives change. We bring people together to build strong communities and advocate for dignity, equality and justice for all.

Ambedkarite Community in the Netherlands

AIM Netherlands brings together Ambedkarite Buddhists, professionals and families who live, study and work across the Netherlands. Our members contribute to Dutch society as engineers, doctors, researchers, IT specialists, lawyers and educators while keeping alive Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of liberty, equality and fraternity.

Through talks, reading circles, cultural gatherings, Buddhist observances and community meet-ups, we offer a welcoming space for Ambedkarites in Holland to connect with each other and share their heritage with Dutch friends and institutions.

Read more about our local work on the Ambedkarite community in the Netherlands page.

Ambedkarite Organization in Europe

As the Netherlands chapter of Dr Ambedkar International Mission, we are part of a wider European Ambedkarite network that spans the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Belgium and neighbouring countries. AIM Netherlands collaborates with chapters and like-minded groups elsewhere in Europe to exchange knowledge, organise joint events and amplify the voice of the Ambedkarite diaspora.

Learn how we participate in the wider European context on the Ambedkarite community in Europe page.

Our Mission and Objectives

Education & empowerment

To promote access to quality education and skill development for Dalits and marginalised communities, enabling them to participate fully in social and economic life.

Community & rights

To strengthen community networks and advance human rights, dignity and equality for Dalits, tribals and other oppressed groups in India and the diaspora.

Advocacy & awareness

To raise awareness about the legacy of Dr Ambedkar and to advocate for policies and practices that support an egalitarian society based on liberty, equality and fraternity.

Events, Community, and Social Action

AIM Netherlands regularly organises seminars, cultural gatherings, Buddhist observances and community events across the Netherlands, and contributes to international conventions within the wider Ambedkarite movement. Everyone who shares our commitment to dignity, equality and social awareness is welcome.