“I have have been attending literacy classes in my village two hours a day for six days a week for the last nine months. I have learned how to write my name, and I can also count from 1-50 and write numbers. Now, I am learning the English Alphabet. The sense of pride that I feel is beyond words.” ~Meena Mahto, 60, Literacy student, India
“When I grow up, I want to become a teacher. I know it’s possible now that we have a new school, and I will work hard to get there!” ~Laxmi, 11, beneficiary of school reconstruction and support, Nepal
“I was disabled in a motorcycle accident in 2011, and I still need regular care. Before the Shechen Mobile Clinic started coming to my village, I had to travel to a private hospital where the treatments were expensive. Now I have access to quality care that doesn’t take all of my time and money to access. My life has been transformed, and I am so grateful.” ~Mina Devis, 39, mobile clinic beneficiary, India
“Since I left my small village to settle in Kathmandu, a very polluted city, I often come to Shechen Clinic to find herbal remedies. This traditional Tibetan medicine helps me heal faster.” ~Kinji Sherpa, 61, Shechen Clinic patient, Nepal
“I love coming here. At home, I do not have any toys but here there are plenty. My favorite is Winnie!” ~Satya (center), 5, at one of our village preschools, India
“A friend recommended Shechen Clinic after my second stroke. I regularly see physiotherapists, and I do the exercises they teach me. Thanks to Karuna-Shechen, I can almost walk normally again.” ~Hari Yadav, 60, farmer, beneficiary of Shechen Clinic, India
April 12 2021
Vocational training is central to our goal of empowering the poor in India. Started in 2014 with a few workshops, the initiative has quickly grown into a full-fledged program that is operating success...
March 26 2021
Among the numerous Hindu festivals, Holi stands out as the most vibrant. The festival of colours, as Holi is fondly called, is celebrated on March 28th this year. Though Holi in its truest form is all...
March 12 2021
In November 2020, Karuna launched a major call to action as part of our solidarity movement: Action For Karuna. More than 70 people got involved by organizing virtual or face-to-face events, and thank...
March 2 2021
“"Women are leaders at heart! They care, they nourish, they help. They give meaning and direction to life. We must support and integrate them whenever we can.” ~ Shalav Rana, director of operati...
February 16 2021
In 2016, members of Karuna-Shechen followed a seminar with Frédéric Laloux, author of Reinventing Organizations. Specialized in processes of People's Change, Frédéric accompanied the members of Ka...
