The index of tsunami relief activities
- Compassion and kindness can bring hope and joyAmma sponsored tubal-ligation reversal surgeries for six women who had lost their children in the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The families of these children came to see Amma and were allowed to have a photograph with her.
- Praying for the departed in tsunami11 Mar 2012, Amritapuri Today marks the one year anniversary of the Japanese Tsunami. Near the beginning of darshan, just after the morning archana, Amma asked all to take … Read more
- One Million to Japan tsunami children’s education fund16 September 2011, Sendai, Japan Embracing the World (ETW), the international organization of Mata Amritanandamayi Math, formally presented its donation of US $1,000,000 to Yoshihiro Murai, the Governor of … Read more
- Accept the situation, develop faith, move forwardAmma visits tsunami relief camps in Japan 25 July, Tokyo During the programs in Tokyo, many people from tsunami-affected areas came to seek solace and guidance from Amma. A … Read more
- Amma announces one million for Japan tsunami reliefTokyo, Japan, July 23 Amma announced a donation of one million US dollars towards the relief and rehabilitation of Japanese disaster victims, particularly for the education of children who … Read more
- Prayer circles for JapanAmritapuri Since first day after the earthquake in Japan, there were prayer circles for the victims every day. Daily after the evening bhajans, all have been chanting 108 ‘Lokah … Read more
- Sixth Tsunami Baby Arrives24 December 2008 — Amritapuri After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, several women from the villages surrounding Amritapuri came to Amma telling of a peculiar and tragic plight. … Read more
- Amma gives away tsunami houses in AndamanPort Blair, Andaman — 24 March 2008 When the tsunami hit the Andaman-Nicobar Islands, nearly 10,000 houses were destroyed. On March 24, Amma flew the 1255 kilometers from Kolkata … Read more
- Two More ‘Tsunami Babies’ on the Way13 January 2007 — Amritapuri Another one of the tsunami victims who underwent fallopian-tubal-ligation reversal is pregnant with twins. Sarita, 30, came to Amritapuri for Amma’s darshan this morning … Read more
- Two years after the Tsunami26 December 2006 — Amritapuri At 8:00 a.m. all the ashram residents rose from their meditations and walked to the kalari, where they were each handed a flower. Then, … Read more
- Before, then and after Tsunami20 December 2006, Amritapuri Below is a photo history of the backwaters before, during, and after the tsunami. All the photos were taken from the top of the flats. … Read more
- Amrita Setu will also go into historyExcerpts from President Kalam’s Address on the Occasion of the Inauguration of Amrita Setu 20 December 2006 – Amritapuri I offer my prostrations to all of you. My great … Read more
- Amrita Setu: Connecting lands connecting hearts20 December 2006 — Amritapuri Salutations to all of you who are verily the embodiments of love and the Supreme Self. It’s been nearly two years since the tragedy … Read more
- President Kalam inaugurates Amrita Setu20 December 2006 — Amritapuri The President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, came to Amritapuri in order to inaugurate Amrita Setu, the bridge the Ashram has constructed connecting … Read more
- Thanks for fulfilling the dream19 December 2006, Amritapuri “Nowhere in the world, has another NGO built such a bridge like Amrita Setu. On behalf of the people and the Panchyat Committee of Alappad, … Read more
- New bridge, new hopes19 December 2006, Amritapuri Long before the towers of Amritapuri were constructed, in fact, as long as one can remember, ferrys have been taking villagers back and forth across … Read more
- President Kalam to inaugurate Amrita Setu13 December 2006 — Amritapuri On the 20th of December, the President of India, His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, will inaugurate Amrita Setu, the Ashram-constructed bridge connecting Alappad … Read more
- Ashram Tsunami documentary wins award29th October 2006 — Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA The Mata Amritanandamayi Math’s documentary “Pray & Serve: Amma’s Response to the Tsunami” won the Filmmaker’s Award at the prestigious Hot … Read more
- NGO and UN have something to learn from AmmaInterview with Olara A. Otunnu, Former UN Under-Secretary General 22 September 2006-Amritapuri Olara A. Otunnu recently paid a visit to Amritapuri. In 2005, Mr. Otunnu completed his eight-year term … Read more
- Amrita Setu – bridge seva17 September 2006 — Amritapuri For a long time there was “sand seva.” Then, later it was “brick seva.” Now it is “bridge seva.” Towards the end of darshan … Read more
- Tsunami baby is born12:16 pm, 13 September 2006 — AIMS Hospital, Cochin, Kerala Today at 12:16 pm, a special baby girl was born at AIMS Hospital in Cochin. The baby’s mother, Priya, … Read more
- Foundation stone laid for 100 tsunami-relief houses10 September 2006 — Bamboo Flat, South Andaman, Andaman Islands The Ashram laid the first foundation stone for the 100 tsunami-relief houses it has committed to build in Bamboo … Read more
- Life blooms anew in Tsunami victims6 September 2006, Amritapuri Some of the mothers in the villages around Amritapuri who lost children in the 2004 tsunami had previously undergone tubal ligation as a form of … Read more
- 284 houses more to Tsunami victims27 August 2006 — Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu In the past two days, the Ashram has handed over a 284 houses more to tsunami victims in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu–120 in … Read more
- Sacrifice in Sri Lanka- a tsunami housing update27 May 2006 — Thekkawatta, Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka For the past seven months, a 16- x 6-foot shack has served as their office, their kitchen, their … Read more
- Ashram to build 100 homes in Andaman Island10 April 2006 — Andaman, Island The Ashram will build 100 houses in Bambooflat, South Andaman, as part of its tsunami relief-and-rehabilitation project. A memorandum of understanding to this … Read more
- Retain mental strength and unity to face disastersAmma’s Message on the First Anniversary Observation of the Tsunami Srayikkad, 26 December 2005 Life becomes complete when humankind and Nature move in harmony, hand in hand. When melody … Read more
- Smriti Deepam: lamps of remembrance26 December 2005 — Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala The walk had been made before—16 days shy of a year ago. Then and now, the prayers were the same: … Read more
- Helping Nagapattinam to overcome fear20 December 2005 — Samanthampettai, Nagore, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu “When difficult circumstances arise in life, there are two ways to respond. We can either run away in fear … Read more
- Amritapuri is the land of compassion, love and beautyPresident of India visits Amritapuri 18 December 2005, Amritapuri His Excellency the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, paid a visit to Amritapuri today. In the divine presence … Read more
- President of India to visit Amritapuri14 December 2005 — Amritapuri This Sunday, the 18th of December, His Excellency the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, will come to Amritapuri Ashram in order to … Read more
- Festival at EdachiraHouse Building with Love and Compassion 11 December 2005 — Edachira, Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala For the past few weeks, the scene across the backwaters from the tiny … Read more
- Recognising their own strength18 November 2005, Amritapuri 60 Women came to Amritapuri this past Friday to receive their diplomas after completing a 3-month special training course in embroidery, footwear, leather goods, and … Read more
- Building an island of homes with Hearts18 November, Edachira, Alappad On a small island about 4km north of Amritapuri, the Ashram is building 28 new Tsunami homes. The island, known as Edachira, has no roads … Read more
- Sri Lanka updates11 November 2005, Sri Lanka Construction of Tsunami homes is progressing in the Eastern (Tamil) and Western (Sinhalese) Districts in Sri Lanka. The homes are being built according to … Read more
- Stone laid for houses in Kalmunai17 October 2005, Kalmunai, Sri Lanka Today morning, the foundation stone was laid for the construction of 60 houses in Periyanilavanai in the Kalmunai division of Ampara District, Eastern … Read more
- Rather than rust away doing nothing, it is better to wear away doing somethingTranscribed from a press conference at Amritapuri September 23rd 2005, Amritapuri Q: Was the UN recognition of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math as an NGO because of its tsunami relief … Read more
- Matrugramam – creating self-reliant villages20 September 2005 — Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala For anyone who has been following the evolution of the Ashram’s tsunami-relief work, it is clear that Amma’s intention is … Read more
- 88 houses in Cuddalore handed over to recipients4 September 2005 — Pudukuppam, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu Today Swami Ramakrishnananda handed over the keys to 88 new homes to the government official, who, in turn, presented the … Read more
- First 25 Tsunami homes finished in Kanyakumari28 August 2005 — Parapattru, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu The Ashram has finished the construction of 25 homes for tsunami-affected families in Kanyakumari, the second-most devastated area … Read more
- Amrita Setu – connecting Alappad with Vallikkavu28 August 2005 — Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala Artist’s rendition of the bridge that will connect Alappad and Vallikkavu Anyone who has ever climbed up to the roof … Read more
- All 150 houses in Alappuzha completed26 August 2005 — Alappuzha District, Kerala The Ashram has finished the construction of all the houses it is building for tsunami victims in the Alappuzha District of Kerala. … Read more
- Amma is the cultural ambassador of India20 August 2005 — Amritapuri Sri. Therambil Ramakrishnan, the Honourable Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, came to Amritapuri today in order to help the Ashram distribute 300 sewing … Read more
- Brick by brick- rebuilding houses for tsunami victims19 August 2005 — Vellannathuruthu, Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala As the morning sun finds its way through the canopy of coconut trees that shade Vellannathuruthu, a group of … Read more
- 88 Houses completed in Cuddalore16 August 2005 — Pudukuppam, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu On 25 August 2005, the Ashram will hand over the 88 houses it is building in Pudukuppam, Cuddalore District, Tamil … Read more
- Ashram finished first one hundred houses in KeralaThe Ashram is the first NGO in India to finish building houses, based on the government plans, for the tsunami victims.18 July, 2005 at 6.30 pm The Honourable Chief … Read more
- Construction of houses at Samanthampettai, Nagapattinam13 July 2005 — Samanthampettai, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu Construction of houses for the tsunami victims is progressing at a brisk pace in Samanthampettai, Nagapattinam District. The government of … Read more
- Construction of houses at Pudukuppam, Cuddalore12 July 2005 — Pudukkuppam, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu The Tamil Nadu Government had allotted three acres of land for the rehabilitation of tsunami victims in Pudukuppam, Cuddalore. Ashram … Read more
- Amrita ISRO – VRC centersThe centers below are connected via satellite network at present. The President of India APJ Abdul Kalam will lauch this on 6th july 2005. (News) Tsunami effected areas: Srayikkad: … Read more
- Amrita joins hands with ISRO for rural development6 July, 2005 at AMRITA University Campus in Coimbatore Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary University is collaborating with ISRO, India’s foremost agency for space technology and research, to … Read more
- Boats given to fishermen of Tamil Nadu3 July 2005 — Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu The Honourable Union Finance Minister, Sri. P. Chidambaram, handed more than of 210 brand-new FRP boats, outboard engines and fishing nets to … Read more
- New boats to the tsunami victimsAs a part of the tsunami rehabilitation project, 25 newly constructed boats were distributed to villagers in the Kollam and Alappuzha Districts who had lost theirs in the tsunami. … Read more
- Amma s goodness inspired tsunami relief work26 June 2005, Amritapuri “Amma’s hands of goodness inspired tsunami relief and rehabilitation activities in the state” said Mr. Oommen Chandy, Kerala Chief Minister at a function in Amritapuri. … Read more
- Handing over the keys to the next 89 houses25 June 2005 The Honourable Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri. Oomen Chandy will be handing over the keys to another 89 houses built for people of Arattupuzha Panchayat, Alappuzha … Read more
- Ashram is a role model in tsunami relief work18 June 2005 — Varavila, Klappana Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala oommen chandy receiving key from Amritakripananda puri “I don’t know how to thank Amma for her offer of unconditional … Read more
- Ashram finishes its first 100 houses in Kerala16 June 2005 — Alappuzha, Ernakulam & Kollam Districts, Kerala The Ashram has finished building a total of 100 houses in Kerala as part of its the tsunami relief … Read more
- An alternative to traditional means of livelihood for the villagersAmritapuri, 12 June, 2005 Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita: parasparam bhaavayanta param sreyam avaapsyata [‘By nourishing each other, may you attain supreme prosperity’]. As part of the … Read more
- Amma lent support to the kerala government12 June 2005 — Amritapuri “The government and other organizations were not able to do much to help the tsunami victims, no matter how hard they tried. They were … Read more
- What Government officials say about the Ashram s tsunami relief workGovernment of Kerala “In the coming years, India will be known—not for its population of 100 crores or its nuclear power—but for the far-reaching humanitarian activities of Mata Amritanandamayi.” … Read more
- Houses are ready for rehabilitation30 May 2005 25 houses in the Alappuzha district are ready for habitation. The work on the 125 other houses is about 80 percent over. The ashram is building … Read more
- Ashram holds second camp for tsunami kids20 – 24 May 2005 — Amritapuri A second educational camp for tsunami-affected children was held at the Ashram, this time for 6,000 kids from the neighboring district of … Read more
- Construction started in Alappad panchayatAshram Lays Foundation Stone for Tsunami Housing Project 11 May 2005 — Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala The foundation stone for the houses Mata Amritanandamayi Math is building for … Read more
- MOU signed: Ashram to build 160 houses in Sri Lanka3 May 2005 — Colombo, Sri Lanka Mata Amritanandamayi Math signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Sri Lankan Government on 3rd May at the office of the … Read more
- Tsunami kids take classes1 May 2005 — Amritapuri Amritapuri was flooded once again, but this time the ashramites were not waist deep in seawater, but in children. Approximately 4,000 children from the … Read more
- History will be the witness for Amma’s service to Tsunami-affected29 April 2005 The camp conducted by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math for the children affected by the tsunami in Alappad Panchayat concluded today at Amritapuri. The Honourable Minister of … Read more
- Camp for tsunami kidsAshram Provides spoken english, yoga & sanskrit classes 25 – 29 April 2005 — Amritapuri The tsunami has created a big shock in the minds of the children in … Read more
- Spoken english, yoga, sanskrit classes for Tsunami kids25 April 2005 The tsunami has created a big shock in the minds of the children in the affected areas. Understanding this, the Amma has been providing them with … Read more
- First tsunami houses built by Ashram are ready11 April 2005 — Mayabazar in Edavanakkad, Ernakulam District, Kerala The first 18 tsunami-relief houses built by the Ashram were finished today. Complete with red-oxide cement floors, electricity, plumbing … Read more
- Houses are ready in Ernakulam6 April 2005 Concreating, plastering, wiring & painting of 18 homes are almost finished. Construction of the rest of the 32 houses are underway in Edavanakkad, Ernakulam District, Kerala … Read more
- Healing through song: Music therapy for Tsunami survivors2 April 2005 — Srayikkad Tsunami Relief Camp, Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala On April 2nd a small group of Amma’s devotees from the West and counselors visited the … Read more
- Providing hope to mourning mothers30 March 2005, Amritapuri In the midst of such loss and tragedy, it is hard to say who has suffered the most. Out of all those affected by the … Read more
- Tsunami alert at Amritapuri29 March 2005, 12.30 a.m. — Amritapuri At 10:30 p.m. on 28 March, the Ashram received the news that there had been another earthquake off the coast of Indonesia, … Read more
- A delightful game for those who know swimming16 March 2005 — Amritapuri The 30 children from Alappad who are currently taking swimming lessons in the Ashram swimming pool came to Amma with a desire: Would Amma … Read more
- The water is a delightful game16 March 2005 — Amritapuri The 30 children from Alappad who are currently taking swimming lessons in the Ashram swimming pool came to Amma with a desire: Would Amma … Read more
- Buoyancy experiences: teaching tsunami kids how to swim15 March 2005 — Amritapuri It was only a week after the tsunami that Amma first mentioned Her idea of providing swimming lessons for the village children in the … Read more
- A different kind of partyJapanese College Students Build Houses for Tsunami victims 13 March 2005 — Edavanakkad, Ernakulam District, Kerala Ask your average college student what he or she intends to do on … Read more
- Bringing happiness & samskara into the lives of the Tsunami children12 March 2005 — Alappad Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala Every morning after breakfast you see him—with his book-bag slung around his shoulder, pedalling off the Ashram grounds on his … Read more
- Lions & tigers came for Ammas darshan19 February 2005, Sri Lanka When Amma visited the Tamil tsunami-relief camp in the Ampara district of Sri Lanka on 17th February, 15 Tamil Tigers—soldiers of the LTTE (Liberation … Read more
- Amma consoles tsunami affected in Sri Lanka16 – 19 February 2005 — Sri Lanka Amma met with President Chandrika Kumaratunge on 18 February at the President’s residence in Colombo. Amma told the president that She … Read more
- Desharaksha puja in Azhikkal16 February 2005 — Azhikkal Village, Alappad Panchayat, Kerala After giving darshan in tsunami relief camps in Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu, Amma travelled all night to reach the Ashram … Read more
- Amma provides 3 crores in Tsunami relief aid to Sri Lanka16 February 2005 — Colombo, Sri Lanka At a press conference today in Colombo, Amma announced that the Mata Amritanandamayi Center will be providing three crores Indian rupees in … Read more
- Amma to console Sri Lankans15 February 2005 At the request of the people and government of Sri Lanka, Amma is visiting the island country from 16 to 19 February. Amma will visit and … Read more
- They had come to give14 February 2005 — Karaikkal, Pondicherry Amma was in Karaikkal, giving darshan to the villagers who had been waiting patiently for their turn to come. Rice was also being … Read more
- Amma inspires Nagapattinam14 February 2005 — Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu Amma visited several tsunami-hit areas in Nagapattinam on the 13th and 14th. There were no formal programmes. Nothing had been arranged by … Read more
- When Amma adopts a village13 February 2005 — Samanthampettai, Nagore Village, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu When a child is hurt sometimes he doesn’t cry… until he sees his mother. However many tears the … Read more
- Just your blessings…13 February 2005 — Lechakkupam, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu Amma had been visiting tsunami relief camps from the morning itself. Many a times those with Her had tried to … Read more
- The Wisdom of Tsunami12 February 2005 — Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, en route from Bangalore to Nagapattinam “My house, my life, my belongings, my children—all disappeared in the blink of an eye,” Amma … Read more
- Build only 50 houses, says the Govt.2 Feb 2005, Amritapuri The State Government of Kerala is initially allowing the Ashram to rebuild only 50 houses in Alappad Panchayat. This is in response to the Ashram’s … Read more
- Employment & Medical counselling1 February 2005 The Ashram gave Mukundan Vatakke Attathu of Azhikkal a hand-pedelled tricycle. Mukundan lost everything in the tsunami. His leg was amputated before. His son, who is … Read more
- Kerala CM meets Amma regarding on tsunami proposal30 January 2005 — Amritapuri Hoping to get the reconstruction plan the Ashram has submitted to the government authorised, Amma held a meeting with Sri. Oommen Chandy, the Chief … Read more
- Ashram presents house plan to the govtJan 29 2005 The Ashram presented a new house plan to the Kerala Government. The plan consists of two bed rooms, a kitchen, dining hall and a toilet on … Read more
- Consoling the distraught in Sri Lanka28 January 2005 — Sri Lanka Among the people coming for Amma’s darshan in Amritapuri have been a number from Sri Lanka, the tiny island country a stone’s throw … Read more
- Advaita & the Tsunami28 January 2005 , Amritapuri Advaita it is such a simple word. It means “not two.” But within this simple conjunction is cradled the entirety of spirituality. It is … Read more
- “My hands have been tied”26 January 2005 ,Amritapuri Today marks one month. One month since the tsunami came. One month since everything changed for millions in South East Asia. 250,000—this is the death … Read more
- Sri Lankan government invites Amma to bring peace to the island22 January 2005 — Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri. K.N. Douglas Devananda—the Honourable Minister of Agricultural Marketing Development, Co-operative Development, Hindu Affairs and Minister Assisting Education and Vocational Training—invited Her … Read more
- Amma, please come to Nagapattinam20 January 2005 — Amritapuri Some 15 villagers from the Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu came to Amritapuri. The fishermen asked Amma to help them overcome their fear of … Read more
- Tsunami, Population Explosion & Kali Yuga20 January 2005 — Amritapuri The good news is, according to some estimations, we’ve already completed 5,107 years of Kali Yuga. The bad news is we have 426,893 more … Read more
- Ashram continues money distribution18 January 2005 Ashram continued its distribution of Rs. 1,000 to families of Alappad today, serving the remaining six wards of the panchayat. At the request of tsunami volunters … Read more
- Helping to celebrate Pongal16 January 2005 — Tamil Nadu “When bad times come, it’s very common to hear women crying, but not men. Here, the men are crying like anything. They can’t … Read more
- Tsunami relief in Chennai16 January 2005 The Ashram has adopted three villages in Chennai. They are Kovalam (2000 families), Pudunemelli (62 families) and Daeveneri (190 families). The Ashram is feeding some 7,500 … Read more