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CurrentFounded by Matthieu Ricard in 2000, Karuna-Shechen is a non-profit organization rooted in the ideal of altruism in action. A team of 230 employees and 80 volunteers serve others with joy and determination. Our fundraising branches located in France, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Hong-Kong and India collect USD$3-5M annually. Each year, 380.000 people benefit from our support in remote areas of India, Nepal, and Tibet in the sectors of health, education, community development, environment and women empowerment.