The Theosophical Order of Service

This Order was founded by Dr Annie Besant in February 1908 for the relief of suffering, and is now spread all over the world. The motto which she chose for the Order was: 'A union of those who love in the service of all that suffers.'

Every country or region has its own National Director, while the International President of the Theosophical Society is always the President of the Order. Each National Director, guided by a Council, organizes the work in the area concerned and authorizes local groups to carry out any of the numerous philanthropic projects that are possible for it.

TOS (external link) groups all over the world do such work as holding healing services, providing free medicine and medical aid, helping prisoners, visiting the sick, forming peace groups, doing animal welfare work and donating funds to worthy causes. A magazine called The Service Link provides information and suggestions from time to time. Every year at the annual International Convention, the work of the Order is discussed in order to stimulate and improve activities.

You may obtain mode detailed information about the TOS, writing to: tosinternational@wanadoo.fr