Disaster Relief
With a dual focus on rapid response and extensive long-term rehabilitation, Amma is committed to a holistic approach to disaster relief, supporting survivors long after the spotlight has faded away. Our provision of long-term aid has carried thousands through the darkest periods of their lives into the light of a hopeful future.
“Nature, human beings, everything is disturbed both inside and outside. It is as if Nature is surrounded by people holding her at gunpoint. Let us all pray that everyone may live in peace and there be no more tragedies.”
– Amma
Why it Matters
Natural disasters will increase 40% from 2015 to 2030.
As global temperatures rise, natural disasters are more frequent, severe and increasing at an alarming rate. Often these severe disasters are occurring in communities or areas that are unable to prepare for them and therefore the least able to recover.
Our Work
Indian Ocean Tsunami – Kerala & Tamil Nadu, 2004
$46 million aid package for tsunami survivors
COVID-19 Relief – Worldwide, 2020-2021
Physical, mental and economic aid for those affected by COVID-19
Wayanad Landslides – Kerala, 2024
Strengthening disaster response & resilience in the region
Ukrainian Refugee Support
Immediate aid for refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine
Kerala Flood Relief – 2018
24-hour helpline at Amrita University saves lives
Cyclone Ockhi – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, 2017
Rushing to the aid of fisher families
Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief – 2017
Providing essential supplies and food relief to survivors of hurricanes in Puerto Rico.
Nepal Earthquake Relief – 2015
Bringing food, shelter and medicine
Chennai Flood Relief – 2015
500 volunteers immediately gather to aid in flooded city streets
Jammu & Kashmir Flood Relief – 2014
Getting medical camps on the ground
Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda – Phillippines, 2013
Building schools and establishing scholarships for orphaned children
Uttarakhand Landslide Relief – 2013
Rebuilding homes, rebuilding lives
Tsunami Relief – Japan, 2011
Focusing on a remote coastal town
Haiti Earthquake Relief – 2010
Supporting orphans in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake by providing scholarships, essential medical supplies and food.
Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh Flood Relief – 2009
1,000 houses for displaced refugees
Cyclone Aila – West Bengal, 2009
Free Medical aid, treatments and food for cyclone refugees in West Bengal
Bihar Flood Relief – 2008
$465,000 aid package for flood refugees
Hurricane Katrina – United States, 2005
$1 million to Bush-Clinton Katrina relief fund
Mumbai Flood Relief – 2005
$1 million in medical aid for flood survivors in Mumbai
Gujarat Earthquake Relief – 2001
Reconstruction of homes and entire villages following the 2001 Gujarat earthquake.
Our Impact
$85M
Overall disaster relief since 2001
203,000
Estimated beneficiaries
$10M
Covid-19 relief 2020 – 2022
Our Voices
With the compassion and aid from a great humanitarian like Amma, I feel the burden on my shoulder lessened.
Sushil Koirala
Former Prime Minister of Nepal
Amma’s relief activities are a role model for society. Amma’s ability to take quick decisions in tsunami relief is highly commendable.
K.C. Venugopal
Former State Tourism Minister, India
We would like to thank you for allowing us to graduate, because without your financial support this journey might not have been possible.
Haiti earthquake victim
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Humankind needs every possible voice for peace, mutual understanding and unselfish work. A good example of this is Amma’s wide-ranging work for the poor, the sick, and those who have suffered in natural disasters.
– Tanja Saarela
Former Cultural Minister of Finland