Chhed bharana - plugging leaks, is a humanitarian initiative born from the collective efforts of a multicultural group committed to social and environmental well-being.
Inspired by the work of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) and her humanitarian organisation Embracing the world, our project seeks to offer timely and effective support where it is needed most.
Inspiration and Guide.
Our project, Chhed bharana - plugging leaks, finds its inspiration in the extraordinary humanitarian work of Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known worldwide as Amma, and her organization Embracing the World.
Amma, internationally recognized as a humanitarian and spiritual leader, has dedicated her life to alleviating the suffering of those most in need. Her philosophy of love and selfless service has touched millions of lives around the world.
Embracing the World, founded by Amma, is a shining example of how actions, taken with dedication and compassion, can transform lives and entire communities on a global scale. Her holistic approach ranges from meeting basic needs to implementing long-term sustainable solutions in areas such as education, health, the environment, women's empowerment and humanitarian disaster response.
Compared to Amma's vast humanitarian work, Chhed bharana - plugging leaks is just a small drop in the ocean, a tiny grain of sand. However, we are deeply inspired by her example and aspire to contribute, however modestly, by following her path of service and compassion.
We are inspired by:
1. Amma's unwavering commitment to selfless service.
2. The belief that every act of kindness, no matter how small, has a significant impact.
3. Embracing the World's comprehensive approach to addressing social and environmental challenges.
4. The vision of a world where love and compassion guide our actions.
Although we are an independent and very small-scale initiative, we aspire to emulate the spirit and dedication that Amma and Embracing the World have demonstrated in their tireless service to humanity and nature.
We firmly believe, as Amma teaches, that each of us has the power to make a difference, no matter how small. Through our project, we seek to 'fill holes, plug leaks' that we find in our society, offering punctual but significant support where it is needed most, aware that our actions are modest but hopeful that they can add to the great ocean of compassion that Amma has generated in the world.
Mission
Direct Aid:
We provide small aid aimed at covering basic survival needs. These interventions, although modest, seek to have a significant impact on people's quality of life, addressing essential aspects such as housing, health and education.
Organizational Consulting:
We offer advice to non-profit organizations and social groups to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. Our approach is based on offering advanced management tools that allow us to address the complexity of social and environmental challenges in a comprehensive manner, facilitating the diagnosis of organizational viability and proposing, when necessary, the necessary changes to facilitate it.
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Amma
About Amma
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma, has dedicated her life to spreading a message of peace, tolerance and compassion. Amma has traveled the world for over 35 years, inspiring thousands of people to follow her path of service to society. Accessible to all, she has embraced more than 40 million people around the world and inspired a global humanitarian movement based on volunteerism to help ease the burden of the poor and suffering.
Visionary
In her personal interactions, on her daily shows, and in international forums, Amma offers words of wisdom on the most pressing issues of our time. From climate change to terrorism, intercultural tensions, poverty and women's rights, Amma invites us all to participate in rebuilding a more caring society.
“Our efforts to eliminate hatred and indifference from the world begin by trying to eliminate them from our own minds.” Amma
Humanitarian leader
Throughout her life, Amma has demonstrated a tireless commitment to alleviating the pain of the poor and those who suffer physically and emotionally.
The power of her personal example has given rise to a global network of humanitarian organizations known collectively as Embracing the World.
Amma is the president of MA Math, a spiritual and humanitarian organization based in India that has special consultative status with the United Nations. She is also the founder of the internationally recognized and humanitarian-focused Amrita Hospitals and Amrita University.
“One of our main duties is to lovingly care for all living beings.” Amma
Spiritual teacher
Amma emphasizes spirituality as part of our path to happiness. She has practiced meditation and other practices throughout her life, so she speaks from her personal experience when she advises others. Amma has created and inspired many practices relevant to our daily lives.
“Spirituality begins and ends with compassion.” Amma
Darshan of Amma
“When I hug people, it's not just physical contact. The love I feel for all creation flows to each person.” Amma
Amma's embrace of her, known as her darshan of her, is Amma's way of welcoming all those who come to her. During this hug, one can experience her unconditional love. Amma has given this motherly hug to more than 40 million people around the world.
Milestones
1970
Amma, who from a young age comforted her neighbors, became famous for her selfless love and compassion. Her people came to stay with her as her disciples and her family house became the home of the first residents.
1981
Amma's India-based spiritual and humanitarian organization, Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MA Math), is officially registered.
1987
Amma embarks on the first of her annual world tours, starting in Singapore, the United States and Europe.
1989
Amma directs the funds raised for the first prayer room of her ashram to an orphanage in India, laying the foundation for her humanitarian initiatives under the organization Embracing the world.
nineteen ninety five
Amma addresses the United Nations 50th anniversary interfaith celebrations in New York.
1998
Amma's first multidisciplinary tertiary care hospital opens its doors in Kochi, Kerala, India. In a country where there is no public healthcare, a third of the patients in this hospital receive free medical care, including highly complex surgeries, another third can partially pay for medical treatment and another third cover their expenses completely and in this way In this way, a balance is maintained that allows health coverage to be provided to the most disadvantaged in society.
2002
Amma receives the Gandhi-King Prize for Non-Violence at the United Nations in Geneva.
2003
Amma's 50th birthday celebrations attract 500,000 people in Kochi, Kerala, India. She gave darshan for twenty two hours continuously.
2005
Amma's humanitarian organization receives Special Consultative Status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
2014
Amma is invited by Pope Francis to the Vatican to sign the Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery.
2018
Amma receives an award from Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for her greatest contribution to India's environmental cleanliness campaign (Swachh Bharat Kosh).
2021
Forty years after its creation, Amma's organization has provided help to more than 30 million people in 48 countries. Amma has personally welcomed more than 40 million people throughout her life.
2023
Under India's presidency of the G20 Summit, Amma is the first spiritual leader to chair Civil 20 (C20), the civil engagement group for civil society organisations. Under Amma's leadership, Civil 20 India reaches the largest number of people in C20 history.
Quotes about Amma
"I believe that she stands here in front of us, God's love in a human body".
- Dr. Jane Goodall, PhD, Primatologist, Anthropologist, UN Messenger of Peace. .
"Amma has done more work than many governments have ever done for their people... Her contribution is enormous."
- Prof. Muhammad Yunus
2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Founder, Grameen Bank
"The United Nations and other NGO’s have something to learn from Amma and what she has been able to build"
- Olara Otunu
Former President, UN Security Council Former Chairman, UN Human Rights Commission
"Her arms are open to all: infants and elderly, Christians and Jews, Hindus and Buddhists, children and the childlike ...No questions asked. One lesson offered: Open your heart to the world"
- USA Today
What I cherish about Amma is that she not only talks the talk and is the embodiment of unconditional love, but she expresses that love in action. She walks the talk. Mahatma Gandhi urged us to 'be the change we wish to see in the world.' Amma is the change she wants to see in our world. She is a profound living example for all of us.
- Yolanda King
Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Former director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Centre for Non-violent Social Change
"Amma is the embodiment of pure love. Her presence heals"
- Deepak Chopra
Best-selling author and pioneer in personal development
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Embracing the world
Is a global network of humanitarian organizations inspired by the compassionate love of Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma). This organization is dedicated to alleviating human suffering through a wide range of projects including:
* Food: They provide food to communities in need, especially in areas affected by natural disasters or conflicts.
* Housing: They build houses for homeless people and rebuild homes damaged by disasters.
* Medical care: They offer free medical services in remote areas and establish mobile clinics.
* Education: They support the education of children and youth, providing scholarships, building schools and offering educational programs.
* Women's empowerment: They implement projects to empower women, improving their economic and social opportunities in places where they have traditionally been oppressed for generations.
* Emergencies: They respond quickly to natural disasters and conflicts, providing humanitarian aid to those affected.
* Environment: They promote environmental sustainability and the conservation of natural resources.
Embracing the World's work is characterized by its holistic approach, which seeks to address people's physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Projects are implemented in collaboration with local communities and other organizations, with the goal of creating a lasting impact.
More information at: https://amma.org/humanitarian/
How we finance
To guarantee our total independence, our initiative is 100% self-financed thanks to the contributions of its founders and we do not accept donations or subsidies.
How can I collaborate?
Thanks to efficient management of our resources, we can achieve great impacts with a small team, but if you have any proposals to make or any suggestions to improve the quality of our work, we will be happy to listen to you, you can contact us through the website.
If you know of a community or social project that could benefit from our support, do not hesitate to get in touch. Together we can multiply the positive impact in our communities.