Our Inspiration
Amrita Australia is an Australian charitable entity that has been inspired by the world renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian and visionary Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (also known as Amma or Mother).
Amma has dedicated her entire life to helping the poor and disadvantaged and alleviating their suffering, physically and emotionally. Her teachings of love, compassion and selflessness are at the core of her charitable institutions around the world.
Our Mission
Amrita Australia’s mission as a public benevolent institution is to provide relief to persons, within Australia and overseas who are unable to care for themselves or who suffer from poverty, sickness, destitution and helplessness.
WHO WE ARE
To achieve our purpose, Amrita Australia works in conjunction with several organizations.
In Australia
In Australia the delivery of our benevolent relief projects is supported by our associated entity MA Centre (Aust) Foundation, a charity registered with the ACNC that has groups in every state of Australia and a main administrative centre in Carrum Downs, Victoria.
The two current Australian Projects receiving funding are:
In India
In India we deliver funding via our associated charitable entity the Mata Amritanandamayi Math (MA Math). MA Math is an international charitable organization, founded in 1981 by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi. Its headquarters are in Amritapuri, Kerala, India. MA Math conducts a range of humanitarian work including disaster relief, healthcare for the poor, environmental programs, fighting hunger and scholarships for impoverished students.
About MA Math
MA Math is an international charitable organization, founded in 1981 by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi. Its headquarters are in Amritapuri, Kerala, India. MA Math conducts a range of humanitarian work including disaster relief, healthcare for the poor, environmental programs, fighting hunger and scholarships for impoverished students. On July 24, 2005, in recognition of MA Math’s outstanding disaster-relief work and other charitable activities, the United Nations conferred Special Consultative Status to the Math, with its Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), thus enabling collaboration with UN agencies. In December 2008, the UN's Department of Public Information approved MA Math as an associated nongovernmental organization to help its work of disseminating information and research into humanitarian issues.
Our Future Vision
Within Australia
Amrita Australia will continue to support and expand its current programs, exploring the feasibility of further projects relating to individual and community groups in need.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Help Amrita Australia support its beneficial relief projects by offering a tax deductible donation.