My Nonprofit Reviews
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Review for Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Kerala, , India
The humanitarian work of this foundation is simply astonishing. Because everybody is a volunteer all the donations and money that it is collected through different events fully go to the people in India who need it most. The MAM has a multispeciality hospital in Cochin to provide healthcare to everyone- I was treated there once and I felt so well taken care of-, as well as care homes for children, and programs for house and slums renovations. It also provides free food to millions of people in India and moves fast when a disaster hits sending volunteers and money to the affected areas (its work on the tsunami relief efforts was crucial). I like to work with them because I feel that whatever I may do- even if little- has a huge value and impact in others (and within myself). There is also much joy around the work and that always reminds that every drama or sadness in life can be faced with a smile, and why not?
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The way I see the world now. No matter how much suffering there is around you there is always something positive that you can do to help. Just do it!
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Expand its humanitarian work more to other countries. But I know that this is hard to do because you need to create a structure in the recipient country first and that takes time.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing the faces of those who get some help- and that can be so basic as being nice and smiling at them. I also like to work with other volunteers and learn from them.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
People committed to a cause- to make this planet a better place to live in. Everyone works a lot in this non profit.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand its work to more areas in India and around the world- it reciently opened an orphanage in Kenya. It would also touch many more people to encourage them to work as volunteers and make a different towards others and within themselves.
Ways to make it better...
There were more resources to work with. Sometimes it is frustrating to see what it is needed out there and what you actually have. Enthusiasm is great but not enough at times.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
That the work to do is enormous, and more money is needed.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Sometimes working with other volunteer is a big challenge but it is also very enriching.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
