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Karuna-Shechen initiates and oversees projects that provide health care, education,and social services for the under-served populations of India, Nepal, and Tibet. It was founded in 2000 by Matthieu Ricard with the ideal of compassion (karuna) in action.
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Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures
Providing access to education for girls and women has unique challenges as well as profound benefits. Read more...
New Surgical Clinic, Tibet
Karuna-Shechen is currently funding the construction of a new surgical clinic in a devastated area of Tibet. Read more...