I'm Taking a Chance

So - what does our work look like in action - at three levels?

At the individual level, we offer cutting edge courses that cultivate empathy and core human values. We have brought compassionate learning programs to hundreds of schools and universities. Our partners around the globe have also set up model Compassionate Schools—creating caring and collaborative environments that help students thrive.

The Charter is also focused on delivering impact at the community level. Through our Compassionate Cities movement, more than 400 communities in 54 countries have pledged to focus on open dialogue, understanding and inclusion. Motivated by compassion, people at the grassroots level are working on innovative initiatives that address local needs.

In Belfast, Northern Ireland, volunteers are hosting Compassionate Cafés to heal political and religious divides. Compassionate Pune, India, is connecting local farmers with organic produce to markets that pay them a fair price. In San Pedro, Mexico, Las Madrinas, the godmothers, are rebuilding lives—one roof at a time. In Karachi, Compassionate Pakistan is creating Women Empowerment Zones for skill building. And Compassionate Las Vegas volunteer teams create partnerships between the police and faith-based organizations that have led to dramatic reductions in shootings.

We amplify the good work happening in these local communities by being a global connector. We bring together 2800 partners, supporting organizations, and people worldwide so they can learn from each other, share best practices, and co-create solutions for a compassionate world.
The Charter for Compassion has sparked a powerful movement for planetary transformation.

We invite you to join us. Compassion isn't just a warm feeling - it's an urgent call to action. Visit our site, explore and find a path to commit. Investing in compassion is investing in a better future - for ourselves and our next generations.

Therefore, if you support anything, shouldn't it be the Charter for Compassion?

What do you think? What would you change? Would you validate us with a contribution to the Charter based on these words? We will share with you the finished product when it comes out, probably in another three months or so. In the meantime, if you think the work we do, whether through education programming or working with communities is worth challenging the way things have been, or if you too are working for a better, more just and compassionate world, will you lend a hand? PLEASE DONATE HERE.

Want to view past Global Reads? Learn about new Education Institute offerings? Or consider making your community a compassionate one, or experience our monthly cities forum? We are here to help and continue the work that is most important and leads to a transformed world.

We are here because of you.

With warmest regards,

Marilyn

This message from Marilyn Turkovich, Executive Director of the Charter for Compassion, appeared in our 04/13/2021 weekly newsletter. To sign up to receive our newsletter, scroll all the way down to this page's bottom menu to enter your email address and click on subscribe.