Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team Ladies

Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (Ladies) or AMURTEL is an international volunteer organisation that works to help improve the quality of life for people experiencing chronic poverty or acute stress from environmental, financial, or political distress. Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar founded the organisation in 1975 with the aim to respond and work specifically to the problems faced by women and children in their struggle to meaningfully develop in all areas of India and abroad.

Principles

AMURTEL works on the following principles—

1. Every human being has the right to the basic necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and education.
2. The resources of this earth should be utilized in a just and responsible manner to meet those needs.
3. Every human being, regardless of race, creed, gender, color, or social status is a dignified member of the human family and should be treated with respect and compassion.
4. It is only by showing respect for women and ensuring their integration and active participation in the development process that harmonious growth in the family, community, and society can be achieved.
5. Whether responding to a disaster or developing long-term projects, our programs are community based and work to empower the people we work with.