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Welcome to the new Amma.org We’ve merged the Amrita World and Embracing the World websites into this new site. Learn more about these changes Hide this next time. Amma Close Amma Open Amma Humanitarian Close Humanitarian Open Humanitarian Spiritual Close Spiritual Open Spiritual Groups & Centres Close Groups & Centres Open Groups & Centres News About Amma Through her extraordinary acts of love and compassion, Amma has endeared herself to millions and inspired thousands to follow in her path of selfless service. Learn more About Amma Life Amma’s life story, from early childhood to the present day Learn more Darshan Amma has embraced over 40 million people worldwide Learn more Awards & Honours Amma has been internationally recognized for her work, wisdom, and example Learn more Overview We are a global network of volunteer-run nonprofit organizations, led and inspired by Amma. Learn more Overview Education Equal access to high-quality, values-based education Learn more Environmental Protection Working toward the restoration of nature’s delicate balance Learn more Research Harnessing technology to improve the lives of people in poverty Learn more Healthcare High-quality, compassionate healthcare for all Learn more Disaster Relief Supporting survivors with crisis response and holistic long-term aid Learn more Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment Reducing barriers to the social, emotional and economic empowerment of women Learn more Food, Water, & Shelter Supporting Amma’s dream that everyone should sleep without fear and eat to their fill Learn more Amma’s wisdom Amma’s advice for personal fulfillment and global harmony Learn more Amma’s Wisdom spiritual practices Amma’s practices to help us attain more peace and happiness Learn more Spiritual Practices Our efforts to remove hatred and indifference from the world begin by trying to remove them from our own mind.” - Amma Groups & centREs worldwide All are welcome at Amma’s groups and centres around the world Learn more Groups & Centres Worldwide Amritapuri The headquarters of Amma’s spiritual and humanitarian global network Learn more AYUDH Empowering the next generation of compassionate leaders Learn more GreenFriends Our conservation movement, dedicated to caring for nature as part of our daily lives Learn more Search Search Close this search box. HomeHumanitarian Share Humanitarian mandala Focus Areas Embracing the World is a global network of volunteer-run national and regional nonprofit organizations, led and inspired by Amma. Today, our volunteers are helping people in need in 48 countries, across seven focus areas. MoreEducation Providing equal access to high-quality, values-based education Read More Healthcare Giving high-quality healthcare in an atmosphere of love and compassion Read More Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment Reducing barriers to the social, emotional and economic empowerment of women Read More Environmental Protection Working toward the restoration of nature’s delicate balance Read More Disaster Relief Supporting survivors with crisis response and holistic long-term aid Read More Food, Water & Shelter Supporting Amma’s dream that everyone should sleep without fear and eat to their fill Read More Research Harnessing technology to improve the lives of people in poverty Read More The world should know that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible. - Amma Having personally embraced more than 40 million people throughout her life, Amma has directly listened to more of the world’s poor than anyone else alive today. Each of our projects has been inspired by these conversations. About Amma Our Worldwide Impact Invested since 1981 in worldwide charitable activities $ 0 B 162 projects in 48 countries 0 /48 Worldwide volunteers from all ages and backgrounds 0 Beneficiaries worldwide 0 M All data is based on worldwide estimates as of 12/31/2021 earth In 2023, under Amma’s leadership, Civil 20, G20’s civil engagement group, reached out to the highest number of people in C20’s history. ​ Learn more earth In collaboration with Amrita University, we’ve brought much of our expertise to bear in a multi-disciplinary effort to empower rural villages throughout India. Learn more Our Partners We work in partnership with leading humanitarian, peacekeeping and academic institutions worldwide. Partner with us We are aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We regularly partner with UN organizations on projects aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Humanitarian News See all related news Orphanage – Kerala, India Rescued by Amma, now she helps rescue others: Athira’s story Read more May 13, 2024 Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment Successful seaweed harvests empower women in coastal villages in Tamil Nadu Read more May 6, 2024 Rural Development Amrita University: Live-in-Labs® wins at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards Asia Read more May 3, 2024 Disaster Relief Preparing for Tsunami: Amrita University only non-governmental institution to represent India at gathering in Oman Read more April 29, 2024 Get Involved Volunteer The vast majority of our work is carried out by local volunteers. Find a group near you Donate Make a contribution to support our humanitarian work. Donate online Partner with us We collaborate with academic institutions or NGOs Get in touch Amma has done more work than many governments have ever done for their people... 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