Karuna, a charity inspired by Buddhist values, works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming discrimination with locally-led education, gender equality and sustainable livelihood projects. Karuna believes: - Individual transformation is crucial for genuine social change - Authentic communication has the power to change lives - Every human should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential to grow and develop Karuna is a Triratna team-based Right Livelihood - a Buddhist ideal of working ethically and non-violently. We emphasise the importance of working and practicing together, striving to create positive change in oneself as well as others. This is echoed in our sal... read more Karuna, a charity inspired by Buddhist values, works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming discrimination with locally-led education, gender equality and sustainable livelihood projects. Karuna believes: - Individual transformation is crucial for genuine social change - Authentic communication has the power to change lives - Every human should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential to grow and develop Karuna is a Triratna team-based Right Livelihood - a Buddhist ideal of working ethically and non-violently. We emphasise the importance of working and practicing together, striving to create positive change in oneself as well as others. This is echoed in our salary system, as each employee at Karuna, including our CEO, is paid on a needs basis and not according to seniority.
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By Soph Stephens | Communications Manager
Gender discrimination towards girls in schools across South Asia causes many girls to drop out of education completely. Our project aims to create a safe and supportive environment for girls... Read the full report ›By Soph Stephens | Communications Manager
One of Karuna’s programme managers visited our project area in Nepal, this is what he had to share: I attended a convention of local priests and healers, to talk to them about Chhaupadi... Read the full report ›By Soph Stephens | Communications Manager
Sakshi (name changed) is a 14-year-old girl from Karhe village, Maharashtra. She is studying in 9th grade at Karheshwar High School. Her parents are wage labourers, her father is a driver on a private... Read the full report ›