It is through this transformative, holistic approach to service that communities are united and youth are inspired to lead with a heart-centered, global perspective. Over the last ten years, we have helped thousands of people find peace in their hearts and meaning in their lives through humanitarian service to others, while directly impacting the lives of more than 1000 youth in Austin and around the world.

The Amala Foundation is involved in a number of local, national, and international humanitarian service projects. Camp Indigo was started in 2001 and is now in its 12th year of offering a week-long camp experience to Austin area children. Camp Mana, now in its sixth year, offers a similar experience over two days in Hawaii. Our One Village Project, including the Global Youth Peace Summit, is in its 6th year and serves more than 100 local, immigrant, international and refugee youth each year. Our Young Artists in Service program provides art instruction to at-risk children and youth ages 6-18. The Gui Village Living Water Program was a humanitarian service project we successfully completed in 2005, installing two water wells in a Nigerian village, saving 3,500 people (including 2,000 children) from disease.  Our partnerships with the Bhatti Mines School in Delhi, India helps ensure 200 Indian children a day are receiving meals and an education instead of being forced into child labor.

Impact The World From Within

Founded by Vanessa Stone in 2001, The Amala Foundation has grown from a grassroots community to an international humanitarian service organization. Over the last ten years, we have helped thousands of people find peace in their hearts and meaning in their lives through service to others. At the Amala Foundation, we realize that the most direct way to experience a fuller life is to serve others. We unite those seeking more meaningful lives with those in great need by channeling this inspiration into humanitarian service projects that matter.

Many volunteers have had experiences that forever alter their sense of self and their ability to effect change in the world. Here are just a few:

“Amala has definitely been a beacon on my path and I have boundless gratitude for this beautiful movement.”
– Michael Carberry, GYPS Counselor & Camp Indigo Volunteer

“The Amala Foundation has shown me the powerful gift that service brings to the world and to my own personal growth.”
– Kenya Masala, GYPS Director

“Serving with humility, vulnerability and deep willingness to learn is how my heart thrives. I realized that there is no sorrow or pain that can not be healed through authentic giving.”
– Rocio Amir, GYPS Counselor