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Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion

SMGC is a global movement to ignite ‘Compassion in Action’ in the world. It is born out of four decades of Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s revolutionary life and path-breaking endeavors as a social reformer.

Embracing compassion as a way of life, he has inspired millions of people across 140 countries to take compassionate action and fight for the freedom, equality and justice for the voiceless and the most marginalized.

This has resulted in unprecedented structural and systemic changes across the globe, including the development of high-level policies and direct frontline action.

Need for Globalizing Compassion

In spite of significant advancements in technology, global inequalities, extremism, war and conflict, climate crises are all on the rise leading to profound human suffering. There is an alarming increase in feelings of disconnectedness, loneliness, apathy and fear. The effects of the pandemic have intensified social exclusion. The numbers are staggering.

Need for Globalizing Compassion
0
Billion

people are living in conflict-affected areas

(UN Press Release, 2022)
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Million

people are displaced due to the Ukraine War

(UN SDG Report, 2022)
0
Suicides

are committed every 2 minutes internationally

(WHO Report, 2019)
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Million

people are suffering from anxiety

(Our World Data, 2018)
0 %
of Female

high-school students in the US have considered suicide

(Our World Data, 2018)

The need for Compassion

Wars, armed conflicts, inequalities, injustices, extremism, and the climate crisis are all on the rise, leading to profound human suffering. There is an alarming increase in feelings of disconnectedness, loneliness, apathy and fear.

We need to seriously rethink, redefine, and reconstruct our approach to life and society. Compassion is the most powerful way to enable
peaceful co-existence, human fraternity and a sustainable future for all.

We need the power of
compassion to heal the world.

Our Vision

To globalise compassion to restore justice, peace, equity and sustainability in the world.

Our Mission

To define, evaluate and enhance Compassion Quotient in individuals, institutions and communities.

Our Theory of Change

There is no easy solution to these issues. We need to seriously rethink, redefine, and reconstruct our approach to life and society, as well as our understanding of success. Compassion is key to enable peaceful co-existence, human fraternity and a sustainable future for all.

All humans are born with an inherent capacity for Compassion. A compassionate person’s response to the suffering of self and others is instantaneous and instinctive. Compassion is the driving force that steers us from cognizance to compassion in action.

Theory of Change

Our Objectives

Catalyse

Catalyse

compassion in action and compassionate leadership across sectors including business, civil society, academia, politics, faith, healthcare, judiciary, law enforcement to foster systemic change.

Include

Include

the most marginalised transcending gender, race, caste, religion and other barriers, end discrimination and create a compassionate society to ensure social inclusion for all.

Learn

Learn

and create knowledge rooted in experience and research, delivering evidence-based insights and real-life examples of compassion in action and compassionate leadership for transformative impact.

Empower

Empower

young change-makers through targeted programs, to promote and amplify compassion in action and expand circles of compassion.

Harness

Harness

the power of self-compassion and compassion in action to combat loneliness, isolation and depression.

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Compassion is the feeling of the suffering of others as our own suffering with a strong drive to take action to alleviate that suffering.

In simple words, compassion is mindful and selfless problem-solving.

Compassion Quotient (CQ) is the measure of an individual’s ability for Compassion. CQ can be evaluated and its level can be increased.

Increasing Level of Compassion Quotient

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Compassion in Action

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Expand our Circles of Compassion

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Globalization of Compassion

Our Founders

Kailash Satyarthi Founder of Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion

Mr. 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.’ A Global Thought Leader and the founder of the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, his dedication to social reforms is unparalleled. His fearless and unrelenting policy advocacy efforts towards the elimination of violence against the powerless have resulted in path-breaking legislations globally. Through his organization, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Mr. Satyarthi has liberated more than 100,000 children from child labour, slavery, trafficking, and other forms of exploitation and developed a successful model for their education, rehabilitation, and reintegration into mainstream society. The Global March Against Child Labour, which he led, galvanized support in 103 countries, resulting in the adoption of ILO Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, which went on to become the only universally ratified convention in the history of the ILO. He is also the founding president of the Global Campaign for Education, an exemplary civil society movement working to end the global education crisis. He successfully spearheaded a countrywide movement to make education a Constitutional Provision, subsequently paving the way for the Right to Free and Compulsory Education in India in 2009. Mr. Satyarthi is credited for establishing GoodWeave International (previously known as Rugmark), a first-of-its-kind certification and social labelling mechanism for child labour-free carpets in South Asia. He has worked to advance ethical business practices to help businesses liberate their supply chains from child labour. He has been at the forefront of driving child-related agendas into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which resulted in the UN Secretary-General appointing him an SDG Advocate in 2021.
Kailash Satyarthi Founder of Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion

Mr. 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.’ A Global Thought Leader and the founder of the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, his dedication to social reforms is unparalleled. His fearless and unrelenting policy advocacy efforts towards the elimination of violence against the powerless have resulted in path-breaking legislations globally. Through his organization, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Mr. Satyarthi has liberated more than 100,000 children from child labour, slavery, trafficking, and other forms of exploitation and developed a successful model for their education, rehabilitation, and reintegration into mainstream society. The Global March Against Child Labour, which he led, galvanized support in 103 countries, resulting in the adoption of ILO Convention 182 on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, which went on to become the only universally ratified convention in the history of the ILO. He is also the founding president of the Global Campaign for Education, an exemplary civil society movement working to end the global education crisis. He successfully spearheaded a countrywide movement to make education a Constitutional Provision, subsequently paving the way for the Right to Free and Compulsory Education in India in 2009. Mr. Satyarthi is credited for establishing GoodWeave International (previously known as Rugmark), a first-of-its-kind certification and social labelling mechanism for child labour-free carpets in South Asia. He has worked to advance ethical business practices to help businesses liberate their supply chains from child labour. He has been at the forefront of driving child-related agendas into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which resulted in the UN Secretary-General appointing him an SDG Advocate in 2021.
Sumedha Kailash co-founded Bal Ashram

Ms. Sumedha Kailash

Sumedha Kailash co-founded Bal Ashram Trust in 1988 with the aim of creating a safe environment where children, especially girls can learn and grow without any fear of being exploited. Born in a family of freedom fighters & revolutionaries of the Indian freedom struggle, Sumedha deeply espoused values of freedom, justice, compassion, and female empowerment. Under her leadership, the Bal Ashram Trust also created Bal Mitra Gram and Banjara Education Centres to bring about a constructive change in the lives of women and girls. She has been relentlessly working in this field for 45 years along with her team of activists and women’s councils to generate awareness on issues of child labour, child trafficking, girls’ education, and women empowerment among various tribes and communities in Rajasthan. Her impeccable journey won the recognition of Mahatma Award (2021), Ramkrishna Jaidayal Harmony Award in the year 2020, Godfrey Philip Bravery Award (2009) and Aadhi Aabadi Women Achievers Awards in the year 2014.
Sumedha Kailash co-founded Bal Ashram

Ms. Sumedha Kailash

Sumedha Kailash co-founded Bal Ashram Trust in 1988 with the aim of creating a safe environment where children, especially girls can learn and grow without any fear of being exploited. Born in a family of freedom fighters & revolutionaries of the Indian freedom struggle, Sumedha deeply espoused values of freedom, justice, compassion, and female empowerment. Under her leadership, the Bal Ashram Trust also created Bal Mitra Gram and Banjara Education Centres to bring about a constructive change in the lives of women and girls. She has been relentlessly working in this field for 45 years along with her team of activists and women’s councils to generate awareness on issues of child labour, child trafficking, girls’ education, and women empowerment among various tribes and communities in Rajasthan. Her impeccable journey won the recognition of Mahatma Award (2021), Ramkrishna Jaidayal Harmony Award in the year 2020, Godfrey Philip Bravery Award (2009) and Aadhi Aabadi Women Achievers Awards in the year 2014.

Compassion Quotient (CQ)

Compassion Quotient (CQ) is the measure of an individual’s ability for Compassion. In other words, their capacity to notice, feel, connect with, respond and act to solve one’s own as well as others’ problems. As is the case with Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ), the level of CQ can differ significantly between individuals, depending on a range of factors such as:

CQ can be evaluated and its level can be increased. We are developing a comprehensive framework to measure and increase CQ using a multidisciplinary approach.

Compassionate Leadership

Compassionate Leadership is the ability to make tough decisions and impact change while ensuring a culture of collaboration, engagement and growth. In order for this culture to be sustainable, ‘Compassionate Leadership’ must permeate across all levels within an organization.

 

Data collected by Gallup shows USD 322 billion are lost in turnover and productivity costs on account of employee burnout. Leadership with a higher CQ plays a significant role in reducing stress levels and facilitating employee motivation and professional growth.

Compassionate Leadership​

A study by Potential Project shows that
Compassionate Leadership results in

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higher employee job satisfaction
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higher employees’ organizational commitment
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employees are happier with their leader
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of employees feel less burnt out

Benefits of Compassionate Leadership in the Workplace

Clarity of Thought

Clarity of thought empowers effective decision-making and precise understanding, cutting through complexity.

Higher
Productivity

Higher productivity leads to achieving increased output and value in a given timeframe, driving overall success.

Spirit of Collaboration

The spirit of collaboration ignites collective synergy, propelling shared endeavors to new heights.

Fostering a Solution-oriented Approach

Cultivating a solution-oriented approach nurtures a mindset geared towards finding effective answers to challenges.

Increased Employee Retention

Investing in employee satisfaction cultivates increased retention and a more stable workforce.

Structural and Systemic Problem Solving

Through systemic problem solving, we tackle core issues, fostering comprehensive and holistic solutions.

Kailash Satyarthi giving speech on global baku forum

Rebuilding Chains for Global Impact

We need to seriously rethink, redefine, and reconstruct our approach to life and society. Compassion is the most powerful way to enable peaceful co-existence, human fraternity and a sustainable future for all. We believe that Compassion is awakened by building chains of trust among people and groups, mobilizing conscientious leaders, connecting ideas and initiatives to form an active ecosystem of solutions, leading to transformative global impact.

Our Legacy

Chronicling the legacy and history of the formation of the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion.

The photographs are a testimony to the relentless struggle, courage and sacrifice of millions of people around the world who fought for the freedom and fundamental rights of the most marginalised and invisible people.

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