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Criteria for Becoming a Compassion Education Institution
CEI recognition is granted to educational organizations that demonstrate:
- A formal commitment to compassion (through a statement, resolution, or charter signed by leadership)
- A Compassion Education Team consisting of students and/or educators leading local implementation
- A learning component that includes compassion-based curriculum, training, or reflective practice
- A service or action component such as community engagement, peace or justice initiatives, or student-led compassion projects
- An annual reflection/report that shares progress, learning, and next steps
These criteria are intentionally supportive rather than bureaucratic. The goal is not perfection — it is movement, learning, and shared leadership.
Benefits of Becoming a Compassion Education Institution
- Access to CEI training and course offerings at reduced or no cost
- Priority participation for students in global events and youth leadership opportunities
- Networking with other Compassionate Institutions around the world
- Visibility on the Charter for Compassion global map and website
- Annual CEI roundtables for sharing learning, partnerships, and collaboration
- A pathway to Compassionate Institute certification through the Compassion Transformation Institute
