Tag: Empowerment

  • We need a cold head with clear thoughts and a warm heart with compassion

    We need a cold head with clear thoughts and a warm heart with compassion

    19-21 October, Winterthur, Switzerland, – Europe Yatra 2018 Amma arrived at Eulach Hallen, Winterthur to a grand welcome by the Swiss devotees, accompanied by the traditional Swiss alpenhorn and clanging of the traditional Swiss cowbells. Upon her arrival, Amma served a prasad dinner to all the gathered volunteers and devotees. Being the Maha Navami day,…

  • The United Nations welcome Amma to New York

    The United Nations welcome Amma to New York

    Amma’s visit to New York saw warm welcomes from the United Nations, city officials, and the hip-hop community, honoring her global humanitarian work and spiritual influence.

  • MAM at the UN conference about Human Rights

    From September 3rd to 5th a conference was held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights organized by the Department of Public Information (DPI) in co-operation with the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) community. Over 1,100 representatives from 65 countries attended this year’s Conference . A…

  • Hope for the Drowning

    India’s Farmer Suicide Problem and Amma’s Solutions 25 February, Bharata Yatra 2008 — Ahamed Nagar, Maharashtra, a roadside stop between Pune and Mumbai It was only after Amma’s program in Vidarbha that some of the Western devotees travelling with Amma learned the full extent of the region’s suicide epidemic. Figures that baffle the mind: farmers…

  • 101 Self Help Groups Given Capital

    101 Self Help Groups Given Capital

    Part of Ashram’s Fight Against Farmer Suicide5 February 2008 — Amritapuri Working capital was distributed to 101 women’s self-help groups as part of the Ashram’s Amrita Self-Reliance Employment & Empowerment Program (Amrita SREE). Amrita SREE is part of the Ashram’s multi-pronged effort to fight suicide amongst farmers in India. The capital was distributed by Opposition…