Founded by Matthieu Ricard in 2000, Karuna-Shechen acts and advocates for a more altruistic world
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
446 000 beneficiaries
1.9 M$ budget
for programs
for programs
5 countries of
intervention
intervention
41 projects of
development
development
Saving lives
and preserving the health
of the most vulnerable
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and preserving the health
of the most vulnerable
Strengthening access
to quality education for all
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to quality education for all
Promoting practices respectful of nature and life
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Empowerment
to be agents of change
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to be agents of change
Fighting malnutrition while respecting the environment
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Supporting innovative programs by inspiring organisations
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Together
News
March 8th
Women-inspired
Altruism in action
How to get involved ?
Mobile dental clinic
Joyful smiles
Resonance
From dissonance to resonance
Resonance
Acting in accordance with one’s values
Microcrédits
Building your own living comfort
Résilience