Association of Meiteis in the Americas
The Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA) is a community group for Meitei people living in North and South America. It works to keep Meitei culture alive, supports academic research about Manipur, and promotes peace.
In 2025, the AMA Research Endowment invited proposals for the 2025–26 cycle. It offers small grants of ₹45,000 to ₹1,00,000 for projects lasting six to twelve months. Eligible applicants include graduate students, academics, independent researchers, and NGO teams, with a preference for early-career scholars based in Manipur. The endowment supports research that advances knowledge, preservation, and public understanding of Manipur. Proposals are evaluated for scholarly merit, cultural impact, feasibility, and dissemination plans. Shortlisted applicants may consult an expert board from Manipur University, DM University, and other institutions. Applications must be submitted as a four-page PDF with an abstract, project narrative, budget, CV, and notes on ethics or outreach.
In July 2023, the AMA donated essential goods worth ₹1,650,000 (about US$20,000) to 36 relief camps across Manipur, with support from more than 300 donors. In 2023, AMA also provided humanitarian aid to nine relief camps in the Moirang and Thanga areas. Goods were delivered through the Meitei Youth Organisation Churachandpur and the Meitei Society, to camps including Moirang College, Thangjing Guest House, Thangjing Sindam Shanglen, Khoyol Keithel, Kongjengbam Community Hall, Okshongbung Birachandra Upper Primary School, LCM High School, Tera Khongshangbi Leimaram, and the Regional Water Sports Complex. AMA and Lions Clubs International also gave ₹50,000 to the relief camp at Mangolnganbi College, Ningthoukhong, to help those staying there.
On 22 June 2023, AMA organized a peace demonstration at the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, to protest violence in Manipur during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first US visit. More than 70 Meiteis, including 10 children, attended. They came from several states, often traveling long distances. Supporters from nearby areas also joined, and six Bangladeshi Meitei community members in New York took part. Indians attending Modi’s visit also showed support. People both at the site and online learned about Manipur’s crisis, sharing flyers and changing profile pictures to a “Peace is Possible” emblem.
After the demonstration, AMA urged the Indian government to disarm all armed groups in Manipur, arguing that illegal weapons fuel violence and harm peace. They said a complete disarmament plan would help people live without fear and support lasting peace and prosperity.
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 12:50 (CET).