Education

Education with spiritual values transforms youth into highly capable and intelligent forces of goodness, compassion and service.

– Amma

1995: Empowering Through Education

In 1995, Amma’s initiatives launched an after-school tutoring program for children in villages and urban slums across Bharat, opening doors to brighter futures.

1996: Amrita Speech and Hearing Improvement School

A year later, in Thrissur, Kerala, the Amrita Speech and Hearing Improvement School began using scientific methods to teach hearing-impaired children to speak, transforming their lives with the gift of communication.

2007: Scholarships for Economically Challenged Children

Amma introduced a scholarship program in 2007, offering hope and opportunities to children from economically challeneged families and communities affected by disasters. Today, over 55,000 children across Bharat, Haiti, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Spain have benefited from this support.

2009: Amrita Institute for Differently Abled

The Amrita Institute for Differently Abled opened two schools in 2009, dedicated to students with Down’s Syndrome, epilepsy, autism, and other intellectual disabilities, providing specialized education and care.

Amma is deeply committed to providing quality education regardless of economic status, gender, or race. From primary school to PhD programs, Amma’s educational institutions focus on inculcating universal human values and a commitment to service alongside rigorous academics.

2013: Digital Education Initiative

In 2013, a digital education program was launched using tablets to encourage school attendance in rural Bharat. This program has since reached more than 10,000 children in 59 villages across 21 states.

2015: Empowering Women in Haiti

Amma’s initiatives began providing six annual bursaries in Haiti in 2015, enabling women from poor communities to study computer engineering and allied subjects at a technical institute. Additionally, funding supports a daycare center for the children of all students enrolled at the college.

2018: Empowering Tribal Adolescents

Since 2018, a program aimed at empowering tribal adolescent boys and girls has been in place. These student ambassadors spread social awareness, addressing issues such as substance abuse, nutrition, and the value of education within their communities.

2024: Adopting a Rural School in Mexico

In 2024, Amma adopted a rural school in the Toluca district of Mexico, a community facing the multifaceted challenges of endemic poverty. This project provides children with basic needs and educational supplies, nurturing their growth and development.