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Karuna Trust

Org #520
Vetted since 2008 Top Ranked
1987
year founded
$964,412
raised on GlobalGiving
19
years fundraising
17
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Karuna, a charity inspired by Buddhist values, works alongside the most excluded people in South Asia, overcoming poverty and discrimination with locally-led gender equality, education and sustainable livelihood projects. Our Values At Karuna, 'how' we do things is as important as 'what' we do. We express our organisational values by working together as a 'Buddhist Team-Based Right Livelihood'. Compassion "Karuna means compassion in action." Integrity "How we do things is as important as what we do." Connection "Understanding our shared humanity." Generosity "Generosity is the seed of all positive growth." Trans... read more

Project Leaders
Akashamitra Turnbull
Akashamitra Turnbull
Suddhaka Clark
Suddhaka Clark
Sophie Stephens
Sophie Stephens
Irene Tayshete
Irene Tayshete
Team
Louise Thomas, Jonathan Clark, Srirajni Narkewicz, Amy Harper, Mark Baird, Robert Mason, Sophie Stephens, Fay Pritchard
Organization Information
72 Holloway Road
London, England
United Kingdom
+44 (0)207 700 3434
Organization Information
72 Holloway Road
London, England
United Kingdom
+44 (0)207 700 3434

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

A Day of Joy

By Soph Stephens | Digital Manager

For one day, the landfill was not the centre of these children’s and their families' world. Instead, there was laughter, movement, and the freedom to play. Our partner organised a Sports Day,... Read the full report ›

'The climate action clinic has helped me to understand my soil so much better'

By Soph Stephens | Digital Manager

  Launched under the PRAN project in Nepal, the Climate Action Clinic began with careful optimism. Today, it has grown into a trusted and active space where farmers regularly seek guidance, share... Read the full report ›

From Isolation to Inclusion: Rohan's Story.

By Soph Stephens | Digital Manager

Rohan is 14 years old and lives with his parents and younger sister in a modest household where daily life is shaped by care, patience and persistence. His father works in an office, and his mother... Read the full report ›
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