The Connectors Program
The Connectors Program brings together people who want to live compassionately and make a positive difference in their own lives and in their communities. Through personal practice, meaningful connections, and locally rooted action, Connectors learn, support one another, and contribute to a growing global movement for a more caring and resilient world.
What it is
- A practice of empathy, kindness, and compassion in everyday life
- A space for learning, connection, and mutual support
- A pathway for turning compassion into meaningful action
- A global network of people creating change in their own communities
What it's not
- A funding or grant program
- An employment or fellowship opportunity
- A tightly managed ambassador network
- A symbolic pledge without action
Who is this for?
This is for you if...
You care about how people treat each other and want to help create more compassionate communities.
You see the value in deliberately being attentive, friendly, and helpful in ordinary, everyday ways.
You are already supporting others — formally or informally — and want to do it more effectively.
You are an experienced leader, practitioner, or academic looking for a values-based community.
You believe that personal growth and social change go hand in hand.
You are motivated to turn your values into real, tangible action.
You believe that small, consistent actions can help shape the kind of world we live in.
You would like support, guidance, and resources to design or strengthen a local project.
You want to connect with people from different countries who are working toward similar goals.
You want practical tools to help strengthen relationships, trust, and dialogue in your community.
Ultimately, being a Connector is not about your level of expertise or experience but about your motivation and commitment to building more connected, resilient, and compassionate communities.
What You'll Get
HomeGround Platform
Access to our dedicated digital hub for collaboration, community building, and joint action
Educational Materials
An ever-growing library of online resources including exercises, guidebooks, and training modules
Community Gatherings
Monthly virtual meetups providing a supportive environment for learning and sharing
Exclusive Expert Talks
A monthly series featuring various specialists sharing practical insights specifically for our community
Specialized Workshops
Interactive sessions curated specifically for the needs of Connectors
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Commitments
Shared Humanity
To recognize our shared humanity and resist narratives that dehumanize others
Compassionate Action
To respond to suffering in our communities with empathy, kindness, and the motivation to relieve it if we can
Building Bridges
To build bridges across differences, especially where division or mistrust exists
Everyday Kindness
To cultivate compassion and kindness as daily practices in how we listen, speak, and make decisions
Courage & Humility
To act with courage and humility, recognizing that compassion and kindness often require both
Three Areas of Practice
The Connectors Program supports participants in developing three interconnected dimensions of compassionate action.
BE
Cultivate the inner qualities that sustain openness, friendliness, empathy, kindness, and compassion -- such as self-awareness, resilience, and presence. By strengthening our inner foundations, we are better able to respond to challenges with wisdom, care, and integrity.
CONNECT
Build meaningful relationships rooted in respect, dialogue, and belonging. By strengthening the social fabric around us, we create the conditions for communities to thrive and work together toward positive change.
ACT
Turn compassion into practice through everyday actions and community initiatives. Whether supporting a local cause, launching a project, or helping a neighbor, every action has the potential to reduce suffering and contribute to a more caring world.
The Journey So Far
Since 2023, the Connectors Program has strengthened social networks and catalyzed local projects -- such as aiding women toward greater financial autonomy in Uganda, caring for the elderly in Burundi, and delivering compassion-based training for medical professionals in Argentina. We are inspired by what this community has built, and by the journey ahead.
Testimonials
From Connectors Around the World
Compassion Connectors is a very powerful program. This program has given me the opportunity to meet with people who are looking for a way to make a difference like myself and others who have faced challenges that are making them seek out compassion and support.
The Connectors program was helpful in finding like-minded people. I started a small Compassion Group at work. It takes time to make space for this but people love it.
My experience at a recent event left me feeling deeply inspired and impressed by the collective energy of this network.
Connecting with others and hearing their stories has been a joy; it constantly provides me with fresh ideas to put into practice.
When I reach out to the Connectors I feel more grounded.
I was really inspired hearing various Connectors relating how they have been impacting people struggling within their communities, those who also visit prisons, and also those who impact the lives of out of school children just like myself.