Lauren McLaughlin's Contact Details

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Amala Foundation

Austin, TX, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Non-Profit

The Amala Foundation unites youth from all walks of life and inspires them to grow as individuals and as leaders in service to humanity."Amala" means many things in many languages. In Hindi, it means "pure"; in Arabic, "hope"; and in Hebrew, "work". Through summer camps, in-school, and evening programs, the Amala Foundation brings together youth representing many ethnicities, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds, including youth who have resettled in the U.S. from other countries. We offer a unique blend of leadership development, social emotional learning (SEL), and cultural exchange to inspire youth to celebrate diversity and recognize their common humanity. Amala offers young people a place to connect with a diverse community, build lasting friendships, and develop the skills needed to rise up as leaders in their communities.Founded in 2001, Amala has grown to offer programs in 5 countries and 4 states, serving over 3,500 youth from 50 countries and creating meaningful volunteer opportunities for over 3,000 people.Our programs are open to all youth, regardless of their ability to pay. We rely on the generous support of our community to ensure that no one is turned away who wishes to attend. About 80% of our participants receive some type of scholarship.