Amala Foundation

The Amala Foundation inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with themselves and others, grow as individuals, and serve as conscious leaders in their communities. Since 2001, Amala has been building a healthy and diverse community by focusing on a culture of belonging. For youth, Amala offers social-emotional learning (SEL) programs that bring together children and teens from diverse cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For adults, Amala offers professional workshops, trainings and mindfulness classes. Our youth programs offer students a unique blend of mindfulness, movement, and sharing circles to help them learn to navigate the challenges of adolescence, connect with peers from different neighborhoods and backgrounds, build healthy relationships, and develop wellness practices. Research indicates that youth who participate in social-emotional learning programs demonstrate improved academics and classroom behavior, an increased ability to manage stress and depression, and better attitudes about themselves, others, and school. Amala’s programs are open to all youth, regardless of their ability to pay. Eighty percent of participants receive scholarships. For adults, we partner with schools and organizations to custom build workshops, trainings, and classes focused on emotional intelligence, personal and community wellness, equity and cultural responsiveness, mindfulness, self-care, and healthy communication.