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annual report 2021
s d n e i r f Dear
It is with great enthusiasm and gratitude that I share with you our accomplishments from 2021 to help act and advocate for a better, more altruistic world. The year 2021 was a year of challenge, resilience, and hope, in which we supported more than 446,000 people. Challenges first, because the Covid-19 pandemic is still with us all and everywhere. Resilience, because despite all the hardships, our teams on the ground have been able to adapt and restart the majority of our activities. Hope, finally, because 2021 has allowed Karuna the opportunity to initiate new activities, both in Asia and in France, and take the time to review our intervention strategy. We could then integrate our values of altruism in action, and thus improve the impact and effectiveness of our programs. In winter, as the Covid emergency entered its third phase, we resumed most of our programs and adapted our projects, allowing many people to start 2021 with a fresh start. In the spring, the fourth edition of the “Action for Karuna” movement brought together hundreds of people and project leaders from all walks of life to develop initiatives such as sports, meditation, yoga and student projects to support our early childhood development program in Nepal. In the summer, the Nepalese teams were able to initiate activities in a new region for intervention: the Ruby Valley. With four staff members on site, this area now has a health post, nursery and school, providing better access to health care, food safety and education. In the fall, we organized a series of conferences, meetings and exhibitions in order to share more widely the cardinal value that inhabits all members of Karuna: altruism. We remain convinced that this quality can be inspired, cultivated and put into action. It is one of the most concrete solutions to our current and future challenges. Driven by the inspiring achievements of the past year, the determination and enthusiasm of our teams to continue their work is stronger than ever. The year 2022 starts with the election of the new President, Erick Rinner, who will work hand in hand with our Executive Director, Quentin Durand, on a vision for the next three years. I am very confident in the future of our collective work. This adventure is made possible by the commitment of each and every one of you, partners, benefactors, volunteers and employees. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you. Thank you for being part of the Karuna-Shechen family. With my warmest thoughts,
Co-founder and Honorary President
