Another year of altruism in action
670,000 individuals supported and 10,900 animals cared for in 2022 by Karuna-Shechen. With a holistic approach centered around five intervention areas (education, food security, health, environment, economic development), the organization is empowering communities in India, Nepal, and Tibet to break the cycle of extreme poverty.
To learn more about Karuna’s impact, intervention strategies, and advocacy efforts, we present our 2022 annual report. You will also discover more about our teams, highlights, and our vision for 2025.
We are thrilled to share this update with you and continue on the path of altruism in action.
https://karuna-shechen.org/en/2022-annual-report/
By Matthieu Ricard le 12 Apr 2023
Medical staff and social workers often find themselves in highly stressful and emotionally burdensome situations working long hours while dealing with difficult cases. So that they feel appreciated and supported, a show of gratitude – in thought, word and deed – is needed in order to nourish their motivation and give them courage while strengthening… Read more »
By Matthieu Ricard le 06 Mar 2023
Excerpt from Matthieu Ricard’s book, Altruism. Despite progress still to be made, Western countries are evolving more toward respect and increased acknowledgment of the role of women in society. With a few rare exceptions, war is planned, decided upon, and perpetrated by men, and 99.9% of soldiers who take part in combat are also men… Read more »
By Matthieu Ricard le 24 Nov 2022
The holiday season is a time to celebrate the bonds that unite us with our loved ones and to demonstrate kindness. These moment of sharing are essential and allow us to develop an altruistic state of mind, but they can often be conditioned by institutionalized over-consumption which diminishes the experience of true relationships, depletes planetary… Read more »