Over the years, we have established an effective collaborative team of local professionals, grassroots partners, and foreign volunteers who share our values. Together, we fund, initiate, and manage humanitarian and development projects in northern India, Nepal and eastern Tibet.
International Branches
Karuna-Shechen has branches and affiliates around the world that make our projects possible by raising funds, creating awareness, and forming relationships with donors.
Field Team
Karuna-Shechen’s field team of dedicated professionals works within local communities to identify and implement projects guided by the communities’ specific needs and objectives.
International Board
Our board works in partnership with both the branches and the field. They select and approve new projects in line with our mission, while ensuring accountability and proper organizational functioning.
Management
Our management team is committed to financial transparency, community engagement, and accurate reporting.
From left to right: Shamsul Akhtar (India Director), Matthieu Ricard (President and founder), Sanjeev Pradhan, Raphaële Demandre (Tibet Director)
