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.
Education
Providing equal access to high-quality, values-based education
Healthcare
Giving high-quality healthcare in an atmosphere of love and compassion
Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment
Reducing barriers to the social, emotional and economic empowerment of women
Environmental Protection
Working toward the restoration of nature’s delicate balance
Disaster Relief
Supporting survivors with crisis response and holistic long-term aid
Food, Water & Shelter
Supporting Amma’s dream that everyone should sleep without fear and eat to their fill
Research
Harnessing technology to improve the lives of people in poverty
Rural Development
Eradicating poverty, building resilience, and preserving culture
“Children, don’t miss a single opportunity you get to serve others. Nobody should have to wait patiently to receive our help according to our own convenience.”
– Amma
“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.
Amma’s work Worldwide impact
162/48
162 projects in 48 countries
100,000
Worldwide volunteers from all ages and backgrounds
30 M
Beneficiaries worldwide
All data is based on worldwide estimates as of 12/31/2021
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.
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.
Our Partners
We work in partnership with leading humanitarian, peacekeeping and academic institutions worldwide.
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).
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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