Karuna Trust

The Karuna Trust is a 1987 of Hannumappa Reddy Sudarshan founded and by the friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) led non-governmental organization in India ; she works closely with her partner organization Karuna Germany .

aims

The aim of the Karuna Trust is to promote dignity and self-confidence and to overcome the barriers between castes and religions. The trust finances projects such as slum kindergartens, hospital wards or adult education, thereby improving the living conditions of thousands of people.

The Karuna Trust is supported by Ashoka , the “international non-profit organization for the promotion of social entrepreneurs ”.

Awards

Rajyothsava State Award (1984) - For social work Government of Karnataka
Vivekananda Seva Puraskar (1991)
Environment Award (1992) Government of Karnataka
Dr BR Ambedkar Centenary Award (1992) Government of Karnataka
International Distinguished Physician (1995) American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
Dr Pinnamaneni & Seethadevi Foundation Award (1995)
Karnataka Jyothi Award (1997)
Basava Shree Award (1999)
Padmashree Award (2000) President of India
Human Rights Award (2001)
Mahaveer Award (2001)
Krishnadevaraya Award (2002)
Devaraj Urs Award (2003) Government of Karnataka
Vivekananda Medal - Ramakrishna Mission, 2004

Karuna Germany

Karuna Germany eV is a non-profit association based in Essen , with the aim of improving the living conditions of structurally and socially particularly disadvantaged population groups in India and Nepal . It was founded in 2007 by supporters and members of the Tritatna Buddhist Community in Essen.

Projects

In cooperation with local project partners, Karuna Germany supports the following projects:

End violence against women! The Maitri network
Voice of Women - Access to Justice and Justice
Safe births for young mothers and babies in southern Nepal
Strong girls in Nepal - educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in the Terai
Vulnerable girls live safely - BH Amravati
Self Defense and Self Awareness - Prabodhini Self Defense Project
Decent Work for Women - Women Social Project
School for Tibetan refugee children in Kalimpong
Yashodhara school dormitory for nomad children

The association works closely with its partner organization Karuna Trust as well as with other organizations.

Web links

karunatrust.org (in English)
karunadeutschland.org

Individual evidence

↑ Promosaik: Karuna Deutschland eV Promosaik.org, February 22, 2014, accessed on May 20, 2020 .
↑ Essen Buddhist Center: Karuna Germany. Retrieved May 20, 2020 .
↑ Exhibitor. Retrieved on May 20, 2020 (German).
^ Rape survivors demand cancellation of license of doctors who still conduct two-finger test. Retrieved May 20, 2020 .
↑ Pranil Man Singh Pradhan, Editor: Assessing knowledge and behavioral changes on maternal and newborn health among mothers following post-earthquake health promotion in Nepal . Ed .: PLOS One. No. 7 , July 25, 2019, p. 15 .
↑ Self-Defense for Girls & Women in India. In: The Real World Foundation. April 28, 2015, accessed on May 20, 2020 (German).
^ From Discrimination to Dignity in India. Retrieved May 20, 2020 .

[1] Promosaik: Karuna Deutschland eV Promosaik.org, February 22, 2014, accessed on May 20, 2020 .

[2] Essen Buddhist Center: Karuna Germany. Retrieved May 20, 2020 .

[3] Exhibitor. Retrieved on May 20, 2020 (German).

[4] Rape survivors demand cancellation of license of doctors who still conduct two-finger test. Retrieved May 20, 2020 .

[5] Pranil Man Singh Pradhan, Editor: Assessing knowledge and behavioral changes on maternal and newborn health among mothers following post-earthquake health promotion in Nepal . Ed .: PLOS One. No. 7 , July 25, 2019, p. 15 .

[6] Self-Defense for Girls & Women in India. In: The Real World Foundation. April 28, 2015, accessed on May 20, 2020 (German).

[7] From Discrimination to Dignity in India. Retrieved May 20, 2020 .