Compassionate
Libraries:

This project aimed to develop programs that promoted reading by building bridges that connected underserved communities and privileged schools.

Compassionate Schools Network

The Compassionate Schools Network (CSN) initiative tested innovative approaches to peace building in education. It demonstrably led to improved teacher effectiveness, higher student achievement, and a more positive schooling environment.

Compassionate I am Karachi initiative

The internationally acclaimed Compassionate Cities Campaign successfully launched its wave of change in Karachi in 2014. Compassionate Karachi aimed to create multiple compassion-based actions throughout the city, engaging civil society members and teaching them the value of compassion.

Compassionate community sports competition

The Charter for Compassion Cricket Club, established in February 2014, successfully engaged 1200 underprivileged children. Committed coaches identified talented young cricketers and motivated players in Korangi, Lyari, Sultanabad, and Hijrat Colony. Around 270 children from these areas were ultimately reached, some of whom were diverted away from dangerous surroundings.

Compassionate Footprint Initiative

Following the devastating heat wave of 2015, which tragically claimed over 1200 lives in Karachi, the Compassionate Footprint Initiative was created. Teams immediately went into action to spread environmental awareness, targeting schools with educational campaigns and tree-planting drives to amplify their message.

Compassionate Ramzaan Challenge Activity

The Ramzaan Charter for Compassion (CfC) held a challenge called “CfC’ Agents of Compassion” that provided students an opportunity to design, present, and implement a two-week social welfare campaign.

Students from all schools and colleges were invited to participate in the challenge, which consisted of the following stages:

• 1. Registered participants attended an orientation session to form groups.
  2. Over a ten-day period, participants researched and finalized social welfare projects they wanted to undertake.
  3. All groups received two weeks to pilot their individual projects and present their success stories to an eminent judge panel.
  4. The winners of first prize received Rs. 75,000/-, second prize Rs. 50,000/-, and third prize Rs. 35,000/- to execute their project along with mentorship from a renowned CEO.

CfC aimed to create a vibrant, peaceful, and compassionate society through innovative programs on compassionate thought and action by providing mentorship, money, and media coverage to the winning projects, allowing them to make a long-term difference in others’ lives.

Compassionate Business Quotient

The Compassionate Business Quotient program by Charter for Compassion aimed to evoke compassionate thought and action in individuals from diverse backgrounds. A 2011 study in Pakistan assessed the level of compassion in professionals from 21 organizations across various industries and sectors. Surprisingly, none of these reputable organizations were categorized as highly compassionate.

Compassionate Arts competition

Guided by the philosophy of “Dream, Believe, and Achieve,” the Charter for Compassion hosted an art competition themed “Compassion” for young artists aged 6 to 16. This event provided a platform for over 400 young artists from 8 participating schools to showcase their imaginations and create works of wonder. The competition took place on January 30th, 2014, at the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Park.

Adolescent and Adult Learning and Training Program

The Adult and Adolescent Learning and Training Program (AALTP) offered accelerated non-formal education to vulnerable adolescents, basic functional literacy for adults, and certified vocational training courses.