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 Sophie Stephens | Digital Fundraiser
Age 15, Anjali lives in Pokhari Baleshwar Village and studies at Pragati High School. She shares a small house with her parents and younger brother. With their land being non-irrigated, her father... Read the full report ›By Sophie Stephens | Digital Fundraiser
Sunita, a 40-year-old resident of Ratna Nagar, Chitwan, embarked on a transformative journey when she joined a Karuna-funded agricultural project. She was introduced to the project by community women... Read the full report ›By Soph Stephens | Digital Fundraiser
Bhim Badur Thapa, a healer with 29 years of experience, shared his insights on the evolving perspectives regarding Chhaupadi, a practice of untouchability during menstruation. He noted that strict... Read the full report ›