In a time when the world feels weary—when our personal and collective spirits are frayed by constant demands, crises, and heartbreak—what we need more than ever is not just rest, but renewal. On May 14–15, the Charter for Compassion invites you to step into a space of possibility: our Compassionate Action Conference.
This isn’t just a conference. It’s a gentle but persistent invitation to rethink how we live, how we connect, and how we respond to the challenges around us—not with resignation, but with compassion-fueled creativity.
Our theme is simple, yet profound: how can we act compassionately in a world so deeply in need of healing? And perhaps even more importantly, how can we stretch the boundaries of our own imaginations to see what's possible?
Throughout the two days, you’ll meet extraordinary individuals whose work shines as a beacon of what’s possible when compassion meets courage:
✨ Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, author, lecturer, and co-founder of the Trauma Resource Institute. As the key developer of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) and Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Elaine offers practical, hopeful tools that empower individuals and communities to reclaim calm and restore well-being after trauma. Her insights will ground us in healing strategies urgently needed in our stressed and overstimulated world.
✨ Dr. Izzeddin Hawamda, a scholar, educator, and storyteller born on the West Bank of Palestine, brings a deeply personal and global perspective on peace, justice, and the transformative power of storytelling. As founder of Sadaa, an initiative that lifts the voices of marginalized communities, and a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies, Dr. Hawamda invites us into dialogue that crosses borders—geographical, cultural, and emotional.
✨ Taya Pocock, Founder of Humanity360, is pioneering the integration of immersive media, mindfulness, and compassion education in classrooms worldwide. Her work with VR, video storytelling, and social engagement practices opens new doorways for students and educators alike to engage deeply with empathy, global awareness, and inner resilience. Taya reminds us how compassion can be nurtured—and how powerful it is when it starts young.
These are just a few of the remarkable voices you’ll encounter. Every session is designed to be more than a presentation; it’s a portal. A spark. A seed of something new—whether that’s a personal shift in perspective or a vision for collective transformation.
What makes this gathering unique is its spirit of exploration. Each presentation is crafted to be a catalyst—not only to inform, but to stir. We hope you'll leave not just with new knowledge, but with new questions. Questions that push you to consider: What more is possible for me? What else can I contribute? How can I live my life in a way that makes room for more compassion, more imagination, more joy?
There is something here for everyone—whether you're longing for hope, curious about what comes next, or looking to be in community with others who believe, as you do, that love still matters. That action rooted in compassion can transform the world, starting with our own hearts.
