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co-creATING circles of change

Circles are the oldest, most revered symbol in the story of the human species.  The Circle of Compassion illustrates the Wholeness of the shared human experience, the diverse ways (Sectors) in which we intersect with one another and which sustain us, personally and collectively.  

These Sectors have been identified as the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations.  They also represent the ways in which we interface with our environment, without which we would not exist.

At the core of the Circle is the word Compassion, with the symbol for Infinity; Infinite Compassion suggests that this value of compassion lies at the heart of the universe itself.  

Compassion reveals our ability to see, really see, what is in front of each of us, allied with the intention to transform that reality into a greater wellspring of healing and transformation, Compassion Transformers.  What modern neuroscience has revealed is that compassion is baked into our DNA, Planetary DNA.  Such compassion is a constant source of growth, resilience, and Innovation within Compassionate Communities, leading to Global Co-Creation as we participate in the invitation to Global Transformation, sector by sector.

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Compassionate City Awards

A compassionate city thrives when its people actively care for each other and their community. Through the Compassionate City Awards, we highlight individuals making a lasting impact across seven priority areas.

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Congratulations to the 2025 recipients:

 

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience – Pauline van Betten, an advocate for environmental preservation, has led legislative protections for Red Rock Canyon and secured millions in conservation funding.

Education – Latoya Holman, the Public Education Foundation's chief development officer, has partnered with more than 80 community leaders to create and expand scholarship programs for under-represented students.

Health & Wellness – Katherine Anderson, co-creator of Aquatic Life, has built an inclusive swim program that serves individuals of all abilities, focusing on children with autism and other disabilities.

Housing Security – Pastor Russell Smethers operates The Giving Project and Resource Center.

Human Trafficking Prevention – Kimberly Harvey is the co-founder of the Nevada Policy Council on Human Trafficking. She was instrumental in passing 10 pieces of legislation that addressed human trafficking in Southern Nevada.

Strengthening the Family – Maria Tucker is the founding executive director of the Jeremiah Program Las Vegas, an organization that is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children in Las Vegas.

Restorative Practices – Robert Bush pioneered Legal Night, an initiative that offers resources and guidance to individuals facing legal challenges.

 

CompassionateLV Podcast

CompassionateLV Podcast

CompassionateLV Podcast
Compassion & Climate: Building a Sustainable Future for Kids with Dr. Debra Hendrickson

Compassion & Climate: Building a Sustainable Future for Kids with Dr. Debra Hendrickson

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Climate Crisis Confronted: A Pediatrician's Perspective with Dr. Debra Hendrickson

Climate Crisis Confronted: A Pediatrician's Perspective with Dr. Debra Hendrickson

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How to Expand Your Circle - to MILLIONS

How to Expand Your Circle - to MILLIONS

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Global READ

Welcome to the Global Read, a program of the Charter for Compassion! We curate thought-provoking books centered on compassion, aligned with the Charter’s twelve sectors. Join us to read, discuss, and connect with a global community— let’s read together!

Global Read: Why didnt you come sooner? with Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi
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Global Read: Why didnt you come sooner? with Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi

This webinar was recorded on June 12, 2025. Why Didn't You Come Sooner? Compassion in Action. Stories of Children Rescued From Slavery. The work of rescuing children from slavery is not for the faint of heart, as the twelve gut-wrenching accounts in this book will show. Harder still is to give them their life back, after they've been kidnapped, trafficked, sold, abused, and made to work in horrific conditions, often for as long as they can remember. Kailash Satyarthi's own life and mission were entwined with the journeys of these children. Having lived through unspeakable trauma, they had lost faith in humanity. But behind their reticence, behind their scraggy limbs and calloused hands and feet, hope still endured. This book tells the story of their shared struggle for justice and dignity-from the raid and rescue operations of Satyarthi's Bachpan Bachao Andolan, to international campaigns for child rights. It is a testament both to the courage of the human spirit and to the power of compassion. About the Author: NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE Kailash Satyarthi Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, a social reformer par excellence, stands as one of the tallest leaders and the loudest voice for the oppressed and voiceless. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for his ‘struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.' About the facilitator: Gard Jameson Gard Jameson received his Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2005. He teaches Chinese and Indian Philosophy in the Philosophy Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to his tenure at UNLV, he spent 25 years practicing as a Certified Public Accountant and Financial Planner at Piercy, Bowler, Taylor & Kern and Touche Ross. Gard is also a member of the Charter for Compassion's Board of Trustees. Important links shared during the webinar: https://www.kailashsatyarthi.net/ https://satyarthi.org.in Learn more about this and other Global Read episodes here: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/why-didnt-you-come-sooner.html
Global Read: Sage Warrior with Valarie Kaur
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Global Read: Sage Warrior with Valarie Kaur

This Global Read was recorded on May 19, 2025. Profound inner wisdom for courageous action—from the author of See No Stranger and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, a “prophetic voice of our generation” ~ America Ferrera How do we find the wisdom to envision a new world and the courage to fight for it? How do we survive seemingly apocalyptic times? In a world on fire, how do we find love and joy? We are not the first to ask these questions—in fact, seeking answers to them forged one of the world's great wisdom traditions. In a time riven by caste, conquest, and cruelty, Sikhs blazed the path of the sant sipahi, the sage warrior. The sage radiates love and Oneness; the warrior activates that ethical power to fight for humanity. These energies empowered the first Sikhs to survive near-annihilation in South Asia nearly half a millennium ago. The sage warrior is the essential archetype for our time of turmoil—one we can all embody to cultivate our souls and transform the world. Valarie Kaur combines the epic, immersive story of her Sikh ancestors—centering the stories of the women who worked to map the path of the sage warrior—with the chronicle of a personal journey: her pilgrimage with her young children to the Panjab, India, where the stories unfolded, an occasionally comic adventure woven with sublime moments of connection and insight. Each chapter offers a lesson that emerges from the stories—from practicing pleasure to metabolizing grief to choosing courage. Sage Warrior shimmers with wisdom: Every story is accompanied by original artwork, music, and meditations, illuminating new ways of seeing and being. This journey is for anyone—from any faith tradition or spiritual practice or none at all—who hungers for a better world and is ready to discover the depth of their own power. To learn more about this episode: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/sage-warrior.html Some important links shared in the chat: - https://valariekaur.com/ - Connect and Learn more with the SAGE WARRIOR book here: https://valariekaur.com/books/sage-warrior/ - Here is a link to Rilke’s poem that was mentioned and quoted https://reflections.yale.edu/article/seize-day-vocation-calling-work/i-live-my-life-widening-circles - You can learn more about the way the Revolutionary Love Project—the organization Valarie mentioned (and founded!)—and the framework it puts forth to practice Revolutionary Love together: www.revolutionarylove.org And a plethora of curriculum and learning resources are available at www.revolutionarylove.org/learn The album is also available on all major platforms: thttps://sonnysingh.bandcamp.com/album/sage-warrior
Global Read: Changemakers with Marc Dullaert, Julius Dullaert, & Inge Ikink
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Global Read: Changemakers with Marc Dullaert, Julius Dullaert, & Inge Ikink

This Global Read was recorded on April 9, 2025 About "Changemakers": LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN Twenty children moving the world. Twenty interviews. Twenty incredibly inspiring stories for young and old. The International Children’s Peace Prize and the young winner’s message reaches hundreds of millions of people around the world. Awarded this year for the twenty-first time, a milestone and occasion to engage with the winners and to talk with them about their lives, their actions: and listen to them in wonder and be inspired. Desmond Tutu, patron of KidsRights: “Hey you oldies, listen to the children. Listen to the children… and act.” Nelson Mandela: “When I asked Nkosi what he wanted to be when he grows up and if he might want my job, he said ‘No thank you sir, that seems too much work’.” The president had a good laugh about it. Malala Yousafzai, 2013 Children’s Peace Prize winner and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner: “I told President Obama that I believe you can only stop terrorism through education. You cannot stop war through war.” March for Our Lives and Greta Thunberg, Children’s Peace Prize winners in 2018 and 2019: In 2018, the March for Our Lives demonstration in which more than a million young people worldwide protested against gun violence inspired the then-unknown Greta. She also wants to go on strike but for the climate. A year later, more than 1.4 million young people from 125 countries are not going to school on Friday for the Future. This special anniversary book also features the story of the brand-new 20th winner. If you buy this book, a child and his family in one of the Children’s Peace Prize countries will receive the book as a digital gift! Learn more here: https://charterforcompassion.org/featured/global-read/changemakers.html
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Circles of Trust

Circles of Trust and Co-Creative Teams work together in harmony to facilitate the progress of the whole earth system, with all of its sectors, by tapping into the wisdom and compassion of the personal and collective soul. Circles of Trust create a resonance with our capacity for self-transcendence, connecting to our higher self. Co-Creative Teams create a cooperative and collaborative opportunity for addressing systemic issues that affect our community, both local and global. It will be transformed individuals who help evolve a transformed global culture in which the values of wisdom, compassion, and courage lead to greater peace, love, and joy.

LAS VEGAS CO-CREATION INITIATIVE

A Co-Creator:

  • Knows and feels that all of life is one interconnected whole

  • Has inner peace and harmony, and has overcome the ego based need for personal recognition

  • Can join others in heart resonance, and doesn’t work against anybody

  • Is dedicated to his/her higher life purpose, serving principles such as love, heartfelt truth, wisdom, peace, unity and beauty.

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Compassionate USA represents an immense opportunity to affirm the capacity of Compassion to change the trajectory of culture away from tragedy.

With over 20 Cities in Compassionate California, and numerous cities throughout the USA signing on, we are given the chance to begin to break the cycles of violence, racism, and trauma that we painfully witness too often. Compassion is a verb!

When we open the door of Compassion, we invite the floodwaters of Loving Kindness, which results in the awareness of Hope. Now doesn’t that sound like a great opportunity? Thank you for being such a significant participant in the Compassion Movement!

Gard Jameson

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