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 Steven Murdoch | Project Manager
You know your donations to this project are helping girls who have dropped out of school to get back into school. You know you’re helping pay for textbooks, jotters, tutors, rights... Read the full report ›By Steven Murdoch | Project Manager
As winter approaches, bringing more darkness than light, it delights me to share some bright news from Amravati, India. And let's be honest here, what I’m about to... Read the full report ›By Steven Murdoch | Project Manager
What is a Balpanchayat? Our last report featured Priya’s heroic journey. Her hearing impairment and struggling self-confidence led to her withdraw from school. Thankfully,... Read the full report ›
