Rural Development

Born in an impoverished fishing village herself, Amma says it is society’s responsibility to care for the people who live in rural communities. We are focused on eradicating poverty, building resilience, and preserving their traditional ways of life and values.

We should be careful to safeguard the serenity, beauty and culture of our villages. Only then will humanity’s progress become complete.

- Amma

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Why it matters

Rural development isn’t charity. It’s justice.

Nearly 78% of the world’s poor live in rural areas, and the majority of those 511 million people are in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. And yet, it is rural communities that provide most of the world’s food supply. This is not just a statistic—it is a mirror for humanity’s conscience.

Our Work

We have reached people in more than 2,200 villages across 27 states
Amrita University collaborates with local people for sustainable development across 25 states.

Our Impact

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Our Approach

In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, we’re working to make meaningful improvements in every aspect of life.

This begins with addressing malnutrition and access to medical care. We then work with local populations to co-create solutions for clean water & sanitation, education, sustainable agriculture, alternate livelihoods in the face of climate change, and gender equality. The ultimate goal is for the communities to become self-reliant.

Our Beneficiaries

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Today, much of our rural development work is carried out by
Amrita University, as part of its commitment to cultivating a culture of service, and to ensuring humanitarian applications for research and development.

Get Involved

Volunteer

The vast majority of our work is carried out by local volunteers

Donate

Make a contribution to support our humanitarian work

Partner with us

We collaborate with academic institutions and NGOs

It is our villages that sustain us by providing us, who live in cities, with the nourishment we need in order to survive. It is time to acknowledge that our villages are our very foundation and move forward with one heart and one mind 
to protect and serve them.

Watch Amma’s daily livestream

Amma offers us the possibility to connect online with her on a daily basis. During these livestreams, we can meditate with Amma, chant bhajans (devotional singing) and hear spiritual teachings.

Registration is required to access these livestreams:


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