Bridges or Walls? The Global Consequences of Turning Away

by Stephanie Veillon | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog

Confronted with someone in need of your help, what would you do? This, at least in micro, is the question that presents itself with ever increasing force to national governments.  Across the world there are mounting issues of concern. Climate breakdown is escalating....

Building the Movement for Compassion in Ghana

by Stephanie Veillon | Feb 26, 2025 | Connector Stories

In an inspiring effort led by Meshach Bondzie, the National Coordinator for Connectors in Ghana, a recruitment and training session was held to expand the movement of compassion. The event took place in Kofi Kwei, where community members gathered to learn, share, and...

Empowering Compassion: Training Connectors in Rwanda

by Stephanie Veillon | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog, Connector Stories

In a small but powerful gathering in Rwanda, a group of passionate individuals came together to learn, grow, and strengthen their ability to spread compassion. This training for Compassion Connectors, organized by Rwanda’s Coordinator for Connectors Loic...

Hard Truths Tests the Limits of Our Compassion

by Stephanie Veillon | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized

How far can compassion stretch? How much should we give to people who push us away? At what point do we say, enough? Mike Leigh’s latest film, Hard Truths, doesn’t offer easy answers. Instead, it makes us sit with the discomfort of those questions, forcing us to...

Love, Laughter, and Inclusion: Couples with Disability Hangout 2025

by Stephanie Veillon | Feb 18, 2025 | Connector Stories

On February 14, 2025, love took center stage at the Kolping Society of Nigeria Event Hall in Umuahia, Abia State, as couples with disabilities gathered for a special Valentine’s Day celebration. The Couples with Disability Hangout, an event dedicated to fostering...