Throughout the world, Embracing the World’s main centers are working to become local models of sustainable living. Several of our projects and events have been formally recognized by UNESCO as part of the UN Decade on Education for Sustainable Development.

The centers host workshops in sustainable living, permaculture, beekeeping and conservation techniques, while residents and visitors incorporate lessons learned into daily life. By experiencing live examples of communities that are in harmony with nature, visitors to the centers get inspired to implement similar techniques in their own homes.

Eco-building techniques are used whenever possible. The centers employ rainwater harvesting, produce food from organic farms, gardens, and orchards, and make organic fruit and vegetables available to their local communities.

By encouraging sustainability principles in all our institutions, Amma and her volunteers are sowing the seeds of a better future.