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Review for Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Kerala, , India

Rating: 5 stars  

How could an uneducated woman from a poor fishing village in south India ever show the world what has grown up around her...it is very amazing. It is from pure love. From the newly built orphanage in Kenya to the many Mother's Kitchen projects feeding the poor all over the world, to the orphanages, schools, clinics and the AIMS hospital in India, the projects go on and on. All provided by a total volunteer army of helpers following the example of selfless service to those in need, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, affectionaltely known as Mother as their example, Having visited India and the MA Math headquarters at Amritapuri, you would never guess the multitudes of humans who have suffered who have been helped. This organization has been building homes, training skills to those uneducated, providing higher education and medical assistance along with pensions for the elderly and infirmed very quietly for some time. The AIMS hospital in Cochin was built totally by donation and volunteers. It provides care to all who walk in the doors, trains nurses and doctors on the premesis and rivals any western medical facility. As an RN I was most impressed by the level of care and the attention to every detai. Having always been a sceptic and realistic when it comes to humans, I am pleased to say that after being around this organization for over 13 years I have never been disappointed. None of the monies raised go to administrators in fancy offices. Everyone volunteers and does it with great enthusiasm. All of the funds are distributed to those in need in many different projects form pensions to education. How many would think that thousands whould come to the facilities and donate hours and hours of time to serve others on their vacations...Well it happens at all of the MA Math projects wolrldwide.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Volunteering for projects associated with this organization

What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

that I know the money I donate and the time I put in is both appreciated, going to where I have it earmarked for and is genuine.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

varied form highly educated to very simple people with a common goal in mind

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

seve more who are suffering not just in India but in other parts of the world such as Africa and South America along with the US.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About every week

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2009

Role:  Volunteer & chopped vegetables, washed pots, started a Green Friends group in my community and a Mother's Kitchen project, volunteer yearly for the North American tour when Amma comes to the US, hugging thousands and raising awareness and funds for the projects world.