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fondue108
Review for Mata Amritanandamayi Math, Kerala, , India
I am stunned by the way the MA Math inspires people to mobilize together with positive spirits to do such great humanitarian work on an immense scale. THe efforts of the Math were noticed internationally during the tsunami, as volunteers sacrificed food and sleep, some for 3 days in a row continously, in order to prepare food, and ensure villagers' safety. Thousands were given shelter, food, water in the initial days of the tsunami. Mothers who had lost their children were given opportunities to reverse their tubal ligations to have another child. THe numerous times I hvae visited the Math, I have personally seen thousands tirelessly working without sleep. Some of the "seva" or selfless work that these volunteers perform is cleaning the kitchen, cooking, selling food, folding magazines that have stories and articles with a spiritual focus. These volunteers come from all different walks of life and all are tirelessly working in order to fund all the charitable organizations the math has created. In California, the main branch of the MA Math has now planted hundreds of trees in the spirit of preserving the environment, and has instilled love and awareness of mother nature and our natural surroundings. Although I have to say I am somewhat partial and biased towards this organization since I hvae been a part of it since the age of 12 (I am in my late 20s now), to see an organization blossom, and to see millions of people globally involved in the same cause has been so incredibly inspiring. I have seen these efforts and so many others' efforts bear fruit-a mother's smile when she saw her child post operatively after a crticial heart operation she woudln't have been able to provide to her child otherwise, or an orphan smile because she now has a family who cares about her welfare and happiness. I know a lot of these same statements can be made about many other humanitarian efforts by organizations who are inspiring. However, I truly believe the MA Math stands out from all of these organizations because of the sheer number of people globally committed ot the same cause. People of all walks of life, religions, ethnicities all work together under the same roof, or the same village in harmony, and look at the result! I think it speaks for itself!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The opportunity to realize that although religion may divide, selfless service beings people together and spirituality connects us and gives us the inspiration to always strive to do more for others.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
compassionate, selfless, and very happy!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Make sure that no child goes hungry, and that funds are appropriately channeled for life saving surgeries on patients who would not otherwise be able to pay.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009