About Ramabai Mukti Mission
Wonderfully, the Ramabai Mukti Mission has had indigenous roots from the start. It all began in 1889 when Pandita Ramabai, an extraordinarily brilliant, Indian woman, founded Mukti. Calcutta University conferred on her the exceptional title of pandita for her academic achievements. After many years of searching for truth, she personally trusted in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord. She became His servant, pioneering pathways of hope for broken women and orphaned children.
In Mukti’s Centennial year, the Indian government acknowledged Ramabai’s historic contributions as a reformer and leader by issuing a commemorative postage stamp featuring her and the Ramabai Mukti Mission.
And, although it was founded in the East, Mukti has had from its very beginning an active partnership with the West. The American Council provides prayer and financial support, along with training and sending volunteer workers to serve in India.
In brief, we have been from the beginning an evangelical, interdenominational, Christian ministry. Believing the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, it is our infallible standard for faith and practice. Jesus Christ is the only Savior and His message needs to be taken to the world in word and in deed.
Mukti Values
What Christian parents don’t desire to mold their children’s lives for God’s use and their children’s best? This is Mukti’s heartbeat. The most tragic victims of suffocating poverty—and the most helpless—are the children. While India fast develops on the global technological and economic scene, it is home to hundreds of millions who live below India’s poverty line.
“Christ-centered homes where destitute women and children—irrespective of their background—are accepted, cared for, transformed, and empowered to be salt and light in the society.” This is Mukti’s purpose statement. We provide care, food, and housing for the ‘forgotten’ with no strings attached, regardless of people’s past, race, religion, or caste.
Financial Independence
We hope that Mukti will become financially independent. To see this goal achieved, the American Council has spearheaded BAM (Business as Mission) projects.
This is a modern, commercial complex, recently dedicated, which will provide ongoing funds for existing ministry and for expanding outreaches to the poor and needy.
Accountability
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has long been the standard bearer for missions’ organizations of integrity. The American Council RMM has a decades-long membership with ECFA. In a day when accountability is often lacking and standards are sometimes blurred, Mukti’s long-term ECFA membership offers assurance and confidence for your giving.
In addition, the director and others in the American Council travel to India on a regular basis to provide financial and ministry accountability.