Our Projects
Promoting the legacy of Kadamba Kanana Swami and through that supporting African preaching is our ultimate 'project'
Latest project news
Current and Future projects
Strategic Vision Kadamba Foundation
Establish the goals and projects to achieve those goals with a new vision team.
AI research and tooling development
Research into AI and development of AI Tools that can help us increase the processing of media available in the archive
New Music Album - Morning Program
The final recordings by Kadama Kanana Swami. This project is still in the early stages so the estimation of costs could be too low.
Estimated expenses: € 5000 (re-recording, mixing, mastering and production plus distribution)
New book - History of ISKCON NY (delayed)
A detailed look into the history of ISKCON in Brooklyn, New York.
Estimated costs: € 1500-3000 (based on 500 copies) *
* No details on the book dimensions, pages and color are known yet. The estimate could be higher.
Completed projects
New eBook - Walking with Prabhupada - 2026
By: Vibhu Caitanya
Completed: Apr 2026
The travelling stories of Vibhu Caitanya - a 4,000-kilometer spiritual marathon across South Africa - 69 pages
Costs: € 0 (1st print)
New Book - Voyage of Transcendence - 2026
Completed: Mar 2026
Setting Sail on the Boat of Bhakti. 120 pages
Costs: € 718 (1st print, 1000 copies)
https://kadambafoundation.com/project/a-voyage-to-transcendence/
New Book - Bhakti Vision - 2025
Completed: Mar 2025
An Vedic perspective on Western Insights. 221 pages
Costs: € 1600 (1st print, 500 copies)
https://kadambafoundation.com/project/bhakti-vision/
Book Reprints – English Editions
Completed: 2025
Reprinted three books by Kadamba Kanana Swami to ensure their continued availability:
- Devotional Service
- Guru & Disciple
- Wonderful Krishna
International Book Translations
Completed: 2025
Expanded access to Kadamba Kanana Swami’s teachings through several new translations and international editions:
- Forever Present translated into Italian
- Guru & Disciple translated into Hungarian
- Guru & Disciple translated into Slovenian
- Kirtaniya Sada Harih translated and printed in Slovak
- Guru & Disciple printed in Russian
Kadamba Kanana Swami Mobile App
Completed: 2025
Launched the Kadamba Kanana Swami mobile app for iOS and Android. The app provides free, advertisement-free access to lectures, kirtans and other devotional media in one dedicated platform.
South African Preaching Support 2025
Completed: December 2025
Together with the Peacock Tree NPC, the foundation provided financial support to five preaching initiatives in South Africa:
- ISKCON Klerksdorp
- WUSA – Wake Up South Africa
- Bhakti Yoga Society
- Soweto Ratha Yatra
- Nationwide book distribution
A total of €29,773 was transferred to South African preaching projects during 2025. The individual projects remain ongoing, but the 2025 funding goal was completed.
Global Book Distribution 2025
Completed: December 2025
Approximately 5,000 books by Kadamba Kanana Swami were distributed at festivals and gatherings around the world, including events in Simhachalam, the Czech Republic, Durban, Vrindavan and Radhadesh.
Tirobhava Festival 2025
Completed: March 2025
Organised the Tirobhava Festival in Vrindavan in remembrance of Kadamba Kanana Swami. The gathering brought together disciples, well-wishers and members of the devotional community. Approximately 1,000 plates of prasadam were distributed during the festival.
Vyasa-puja Festival 2025
Completed: April 2025
Supported the worldwide celebration of Kadamba Kanana Swami’s appearance day. Celebrations took place in several international communities, with the main gathering in Radhadesh, Belgium, attended by approximately 130 participants.
Foundation Vision Team
Completed: 2025
Established a Vision Team to help develop a clear strategic direction for the Kadamba Foundation, improve alignment between teams, support project leaders and identify opportunities for sustainable future growth.
Digital Outreach Growth
Completed: December 2025
Achieved the foundation’s goal of growing its main online channels:
- YouTube reached 25,600 subscribers and 145,500 hours viewed
- Spotify reached 55,000 listeners and 667,000 streams
- Instagram reached 30,300 followers
- Main public channels grew by approximately 11–16%
New Book - Giriraja in Vrindavan - 2024
Completed: Mar 2024
A full-color photo book with photos and quotes in A5 landscape with approx 140 pages
Costs: € 3389
https://kadambafoundation.com/project/giriraja-vrindavan/
New Book - Guru and disciple - Croatian
Completed: Jun 2024
Croation translation Guru & Disicple - 200 copies
Costs: € 350
New Book - Guru and disciple - Dutch
Completed: Apr 2024
Dutch translation of Guru & Disicple - 300 copies
Costs: € 1280
Auctions for Kadamba Kanana Swami's devices
Date: 1-12 mar 2024
As stated in the will of Kadamba Kanana Swami his devices were auctioned and the proceeds will go to African preaching projects, like WUSA. See our financial report for more information.
New book - Guru & Disciple – Telegu
Translation of the Guru & disciple book in the Telegu language. Produced and published in India in Jan 2024.
New Book - Wonderful Krsna - Ukranian
Translation of the Wonderful Krsna book into the Ukranian language. Produced and published in the Ukraine in May 2023 and 300 copies were printed.
New Book - Forever Present - Czech
Translation of the final book of Kadamba Kanana Swami in the czech language. Produced and published in Czech republic in May 2023.
Cost: € 1500
Forever Present ebook – 15 mar 2023
Forever Present book – 1200 copies, 11 Mar 2023, India