Karuna, a charity inspired by Buddhist values, works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming poverty and discrimination with locally-led gender equality, education and sustainable livelihood projects. Our Values At Karuna, 'how' we do things is as important as 'what' we do. We express our organisational values by working together as a 'Buddhist Team-Based Right Livelihood'. Compassion "Karuna means compassion in action." Integrity "How we do things is as important as what we do." Connection "Understanding our shared humanity." Generosity "Generosity is the seed of all positive growth." Trans... read more Karuna, a charity inspired by Buddhist values, works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming poverty and discrimination with locally-led gender equality, education and sustainable livelihood projects. Our Values At Karuna, 'how' we do things is as important as 'what' we do. We express our organisational values by working together as a 'Buddhist Team-Based Right Livelihood'. Compassion "Karuna means compassion in action." Integrity "How we do things is as important as what we do." Connection "Understanding our shared humanity." Generosity "Generosity is the seed of all positive growth." Transformation "When I change, my world can change."
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