“Dear friends of Karuna-Shechen, I wish you the happiest of holidays and a very good New Year! It is thanks to you that we can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in remote and neglected areas of Nepal, India, and Tibet. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!” ~Matthieu Ricard
See Matthieu Ricard’s special holiday message for friends of Karuna-Shechen:
“With altruism, compassion, and benevolence, let’s work together towards a better world!” ~Matthieu Ricard
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June 5 2020
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May 28 2020
On this International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Karuna-Shechen reaffirms its commitment empowering women in India and Nepal so that they have access to a better life. The menstrual cycle - a natural but...
May 22 2020
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May 12 2020
[Our experts have the floor] Interview with Shalav Rana, Karuna Shechen’s country director in Nepal. Shalav Rana is the country director of Karuna-Shechen in Nepal. He hasover 15 years of experi...
April 29 2020
20 years of rural exodus: between opportunity and illusion Over the past two decades, India has witnessed a massive exodus from rural areas. The last census in 2011 showed that the population was s...
