Food, Water & Shelter
Amma’s dream is for everyone in the world to be able to sleep without fear, at least for one night; for everyone to be able to eat to their fill, at least for one day. She says that by doing selfless service for at least one day, everyone should help the poor and needy.
“There are two types of poverty in the world. The first type is due to the lack of food, clothing and shelter. The second type is the poverty of love and compassion. We need to deal with the second type of poverty first. If we have love and compassion, we will wholeheartedly serve and help those who lack food, clothing and shelter.”
– Amma
Why it Matters
More than 26% of the world population suffer from food insecurity. By 2030, 1.6 billion people will lack drinking water.
As a result of poor shelter, polluted water and inadequate sanitation, 50,000 people—mostly women and children—die each day. The problem is disproportionately concentrated in the developing world.
Our Work
Food as an Offering – India Nationwide
Providing over 10 million meals annually as well as disaster relief and support for tribal communities
Orphanage – Kerala, India
An orphanage dedicated to caring for rural children since 1989
Clean Drinking Water
Clean drinking water initiative for rural India
Mother’s Kitchen – North America
Two decades dedicated to combating hunger in the United States and Canada
Care Home for Children – Kenya
Amrita Watoto Boma Children’s Home: Nurturing 160 children in a caring atmosphere with quality education, meals and medical care
Homes for People in Need – India Nationwide
Rebuilding communities, homes, and lives by constructing towns and homes that house over a quarter million people
Feeding Indigenous People – Mexico
La Cocina de Amma: Serving indigenous communities in Mexico
Feeding People Experiencing Homelessness – Costa Rica
Students and volunteers offering home-cooked meals and support to those suffering from homelessness, drug, or alcohol addictions
Organic Produce for Food Banks – France
Cultivating 1 ton of organic produce annually for distribution to the underprivileged and homeless
Grocery Staples for Hungry Families – Spain
Delivering essential food provisions to families struggling with financial hardships
Feeding People Experiencing Homelessness – Australia
Serving Australia’s homeless with food, love, and kindness
Feeding Hungry Children – Kenya
Nourishing children in need and nurturing a spirit of sharing
Apartment Blocks for Former Slum Dwellers – Pune & Mumbai
A new lease on life: Improving the quality of life for slum dwellers by building homes, and offering education, tutoring, and free medical care
Our Impact
10M
Meals served yearly in India
660
Children in our orphanages
5,000
Indian villages to be secured with drinking water
150,000
Meals served yearly in North America
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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