Dr. Kilari Anand Paul
International Evangelist, Humanitarian, and Peace Advocate — founder of the Global Peace Initiative, active across 148 nations and engaging people from diverse faith traditions.
At a Glance
From a Small Village to a Global Voice for Peace
From a small Andhra Pradesh village to summits with presidents, prime ministers and kings — Dr. K.A. Paul's life is a testament to what one committed soul can do when service replaces self.
Early Life
Chittivalsa to a Calling
Anand Kilari Paul was born on 25 September 1963 in a small village called Chittivalsa in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, into a Hindu family — to parents Barnabas and Santhosamma.
His parents converted to Christianity in 1966. Paul himself became a Christian in March 1971, when he was eight years old.
He recounts traveling with his evangelist father to hundreds of villages across India, sharing the Gospel with non-Christians. At the age of 19, he entered full-time ministry.
Political Life
Praja Shanti Party
Dr. Paul has been active in state politics as a member of the Praja Shanti Party, which he helped establish.
The party was founded to empower citizens, promote equality, and strengthen democratic participation among all people, faiths, and castes.
"The world's most popular evangelist."
Global Peace One
The Flying Ambassador
Through philanthropic support, a Boeing 747SP was acquired — named "Global Peace Ambassadors" and flown under the call sign Global Peace One.
The aircraft was used for missions to the developing world — delivering humanitarian aid to disaster areas and to countries with people in need, often carrying presidents, prime ministers, billionaires and celebrities alongside medical supplies.
Global Peace Initiative
The Encounter That Changed Everything
Five years after launching his effort to rescue street children, Dr. Paul met Mother Teresa — and his life was changed forever. Through this selfless, caring woman, he realized the unlimited potential of one committed individual to change lives, social structures, and entire nations for the better.
Out of that encounter a simple mission was born: bring peace to the world through the Prince of Peace and serving others. Dr. Paul has since dedicated himself to those suffering from economic, social, political, or natural conditions beyond their control.
A Worldwide Movement
148 Nations · All Religions · Millions Annually
U.S. Congressmen, Senators, and Governors — alongside dozens of Indian Members of Parliament and African Presidents — have traveled the developing world with Dr. Paul as Peace Ambassadors. His simple yet radical message of true peace and service to one's neighbor now reaches millions every year.
All About Dr. K.A. Paul
From Business and Politics to a Radical New Approach
Dr. K.A. Paul was born into a traditional Hindu family in India. His compassion and interest in serving people led him to pursue a career in business and politics. He soon realized, however, that the existing business, social, and political infrastructures in developing countries were so overwhelmed with pressing needs that they were simply incapable of quickly affecting real change. It became obvious to him that a radical new approach was needed.
Five years after initiating an effort to rescue street children, Dr. Paul met Mother Teresa. Through her, he realized the unlimited potential of just one committed individual to change lives, social structures, and entire nations for the better. A simple mission was born. Fully embracing that mission, Dr. Paul dedicated himself to serving others — especially those suffering because of economic, social, political, or natural conditions beyond their control.
Today, that simple mission has grown into a worldwide grassroots movement spanning dozens of countries and many different religions. More than 600 world leaders — including presidents, prime ministers, legislators, and governors — have heeded his call and joined this effort to dignify every human being with peace, good health, security, and social justice. The number of people who personally hear his simple — yet radical — message of service has grown to an average of more than 10,000,000 annually, an audience of historic proportions.
The mission and work of Dr. Paul is a testimony to the power of the human spirit when it accepts the challenge to confront evil with good, hate with love, and suffering with compassionate service. By promoting love and service to others, he has created an unprecedented groundswell of personal involvement by millions, leaving a legacy of peace and security in its wake.
The mission of Dr. K.A. Paul is to promote international grassroots movements — especially in developing countries — to resolve wars and conflicts and to address human crises with practical, community-based solutions. There is a special focus on street children, abandoned women, victims of natural disasters, and refugees in India.
Dr. K.A. Paul is striving hard to put an end to the rampant corruption that has permeated the roots of politics today. Praja Shanti Party is the result of years of hard work — putting an end to futile negotiations, the whims and fantasies of the wily politicians, the vulgar display of power and wealth, political sycophancy, and the nauseating horse-trading of members of parliament.
Life Milestones
Six Decades of Service
Born in Chittivalsa
Anand Kilari Paul is born on 25 September into a Hindu family in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, to parents Barnabas and Santhosamma.
Family Converts to Christianity
His parents embrace the Christian faith — laying the spiritual foundation for the calling that would shape his life.
A Personal Faith at Age 8
Paul becomes a Christian in March 1971 and begins traveling with his evangelist father to hundreds of villages across India, sharing the Gospel with non-Christians.
Full-Time Ministry
At 19, Paul enters full-time ministry — beginning five decades of preaching, peacemaking, and humanitarian service.
Meeting Mother Teresa
Five years after launching his effort to rescue street children, Dr. Paul meets Mother Teresa. The encounter transforms him — he sees the unlimited potential of one committed person to change lives, structures and nations.
Global Peace One
Backers fund a Boeing 747SP — christened 'Global Peace Ambassadors' and flown as Global Peace One — used for humanitarian missions to disaster zones and the developing world.
Nigeria · 7 Million in One Crusade
Preaches to seven million in a single Nigerian crusade — endorsed by presidents, prime ministers and governors — setting a global record for face-to-face evangelism.
Praja Shanti Party & Save America
Active in Indian politics through the Praja Shanti Party — founded to empower citizens, promote equality across faiths and castes, and strengthen democratic participation. Leads the Save America · Save The World campaign worldwide.
Join the Peace Ambassadors
Stand with Dr. Paul and a worldwide family of leaders, faith voices, and volunteers working to save lives and stop wars.