Service is assistance rendered without an expectation of any type of reward. If any payment is considered or received, this is business. AMURT renders service on the basis of need irrespective of any artificial distinction like race, creed, caste etc.
AMURT (Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team) is the emergency response and community support arm of Ananda Marga; working to bring emergency relief and long-term community development to vulnerable populations worldwide.
AMURTEL is the women’s wing focussed especially on women’s and children affected by natural and human caused emergencies. Since its founding in India in 1965, AMURT has expanded to more than 100 countries, offering hope, dignity, and sustainable support to communities in crisis.
Ananda Marga operates numerous schools and children’s homes worldwide, focusing on providing education, shelter, and holistic development to children from marginalized communities. These initiatives aim to uplift disadvantaged children, offering them opportunities for a brighter future.
PCAP (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Plants) is a global movement founded in 1977 by philosopher and seer Shrii P.R. Sarkar. Guided by the philosophy of Neohumanism, PCAP works to protect animals, plants, and the environment out of compassion and love — recognizing their intrinsic right to exist, not merely their utility to humans.
Cooperative Communities, also known as Master Units, are model rural development projects that embody self-reliance, sustainability, and service. Each unit serves as a hub of spiritual practice, organic living, and community development — providing social service to the surrounding areas while demonstrating how collective living and cooperation can create a better world.
