Founded by Matthieu Ricard in 2000, Karuna-Shechen acts and advocates for a more altruistic world
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Shobha Devi
Driving change
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Sunita Sharma
A model of kindness in action
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Paule D.
From yoga to commitment to raise funds for Karuna
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altruism in action
At Karuna-Shechen, we believe that altruistic love and compassion are the best ways to ensure the good of others, but also to live a meaningful life.

Our impact

494 130 beneficiaries
550 000 indirect beneficiaries
2.9M€ budget
for programs
91 projects of
development
Saving lives
and preserving the health
of the most vulnerable
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Strengthening access
to quality education for all
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Preserving life and promoting eco-responsability
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Empowerment
to be agents of change
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Fighting malnutrition while respecting the environment
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Supporting innovative programs by inspiring organisations
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March, 8th

Women Inspire Us

Cooperating for sustainable impact

Towards our shared humanity

Interview with Vincent Follet, social worker
Cooperating for sustainable impact

A collaborative approach for change

Cooperating for sustainable impact

United for the future of children in India

Women Pillars of Agriculture

Nourishing Autonomy