Events

NeuroEDU2026: Neuroscience, Social-Emotional Learning & Compassion

Saturday, 28th February 2026

NeuroEDU2026 is a landmark international conference designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge brain science and the classroom. By exploring...

Compassion as Resistance: An Inter-Faith Response

Friday, 13th February 2026

How can the shared heart of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism help bridge the deep divisions in our world today? In...

Compassion Café: 6pm UK

Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

Compassion Cafe is a fortnightly, informal meet-up for the whole, global GCC family to come together. In a warm and...

Compassion in Conflict

Saturday, 29th November 2025

Practical skills for moving through conflicts and challenging relationships with clarity, compassion, and effective assertiveness.

Kindness as a Catalyst

Thursday, 13th November 2025

A World Kindness Day Celebration from the Global Compassion Coalition & Kind Mind Academy Kindness is the revolution the world...

Festival of Compassion

Wednesday, 10th September 2025

Intergenerational Healing Summit

Monday, 28th July 2025

A five day summit on using compassion to support ourselves and the next generation.

From Exhaustion to Empowerment

Thursday, 24th July 2025

Are you feeling the strain of a demanding career, whether in healthcare, education, or another high-pressure field? Join us in...

How Compassion Works

Thursday, 26th June 2025

Imagine a world where everyone is treated with kindness, and our actions reflect that belief. It’s easy to see how...

Compasión, Medicina y Cirugía

Monday, 16th June 2025

Te invitamos a una conversación transformadora con nuestros invitados especiales, la Licenciada Mercedes Stremmler, el Dr. Juan Moldes y la...

Mapping Ourselves

Thursday, 12th June 2025

Whether at work, at home or in the community, camaraderie is key to our personal wellbeing, the health of global...

Healing Anxiety, Shame, and Anger

Saturday, 24th May 2025

Welcome to "Healing Anxiety, Shame, and Anger," a transformative masterclass aimed at individuals seeking to navigate and manage their emotions...

The Five Keys to Finding Hope in Challenging Times

Thursday, 15th May 2025

Join Kathryn Goetzke for a 90-minute workshop where you’ll learn the five “Shine Hope” keys, how to measure hope, and...

Hungry Beautiful Animals

Thursday, 8th May 2025

Matthew Halteman thinks it’s time to give the “v-word” a refresh. While the environmental, health, and ethical implications of meat...

Compassion Corps 2025 Launch

Thursday, 24th April 2025

Do you believe in the power of compassion to heal and transform the world? So do we—and that’s why we...

Compassion Champions

Wednesday, 23rd April 2025

Compassion Champions are fortnightly, informal meet-ups for the whole, global GCC family to come together. In a warm and welcoming...

Should compassion have borders?

Thursday, 3rd April 2025

With more and more people being forced from their homes due to conflict and climate change, it's more important than...

Growing Compassion for Men & Boys

Wednesday, 12th March 2025

You are invited to a thoughtful, powerful, and important conversation on the transformative power of compassion and self-compassion for boys...

Building Wisdom & Resilience For Women’s Leadership

Saturday, 8th March 2025

This International Women’s Day, join us for an empowering and interactive event inspired by the 2025 theme: ‘Accelerate Action.’ Hosted...

Bridging Divides

Thursday, 6th March 2025

What can we do in the face of so much deep societal polarization and unrest? Learning to communicate with one...

Cultivando tu Yo Compasivo

Thursday, 6th March 2025

Con Maria Paula Jimenez y Maria Fernanda Jaramillo Te invitamos a un encuentro inspirador con nuestra invitada especial Maria Fernanda...

Can social media be healthy for young people?

Thursday, 27th February 2025

Despite the many benefits of social media, it’s widely recognised that its use can have a negative impact on our...

Strength Circles

Sunday, 23rd February 2025

Experience the Power of Compassion: Discover the strength that comes from being truly heard. Our Strength Circles provide a safe...

Using social media as a tool to unite

Thursday, 30th January 2025

We hear a great deal about how divisive social media can be. And it’s true - algorithms are deliberately designed...

The unlikely key to compassion

Thursday, 16th January 2025

In a world marked by division, pain, and challenges, it's easy to find our hearts hardening and our compassion waning....

Be the change

Thursday, 2nd January 2025

Let’s begin the New Year with intention! Through meaningful commitments, we can create ripples of positive change in our own...

Resiliencia y Crecimiento

Monday, 16th December 2024

Te invitamos a un encuentro inspirador con nuestra invitada especial Silvia Fernández Campos donde exploraremos cómo la resiliencia no es...

Discover the freeing power of forgiveness

Saturday, 14th December 2024

When we practice forgiveness - on ourselves or others - we give ourselves the chance to let go of the...

Relationships that save the world

Thursday, 12th December 2024

At heart, a great deal of the problems we face in the world come down to one thing: we have...

Could your idea spark social change?

Thursday, 28th November 2024

Business schools and investment programs around the world are key to unlocking transformative social change. Why? Because what they choose...

On hearing the cries of the world

Thursday, 21st November 2024

How do we respond to our own reactions as world events continue to alarm us? How can we work with...

Messages of Kindness

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

Kindness is a powerful and essential ingredient of compassionate action. Even a small gesture with the intent to bring ease,...

Aquietar

Wednesday, 6th November 2024

Acompáñanos a conversar con las fundadoras de Aquietar, un centro creado por cuatro amigas para aprender a vivir en el...

How do we get the leaders we want?

Wednesday, 16th October 2024

Worldwide, democracy and political leadership is at a crossroads. Faced with rises like climate change, inequality, and war, some nations...

US Elections: Can We Talk?

Thursday, 3rd October 2024

Emotions are high, language is divisive. Everyone is talking about the elections - but can we have a calm, open...

Unmasking Trauma

Tuesday, 24th September 2024

So many of us are carrying trauma - whether caused by a severe, one-off event or chronic experiences we’ve been...

The importance of creative expression

Thursday, 19th September 2024

Recent statistics reveal that men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues, and suicide rates among men...

The healthy side effects of kindness

Thursday, 12th September 2024

Join Dr. David R. Hamilton for a talk on how experiences of kindness impact mental and physical health. You'll learn...

Training Launch: 7 Steps To Compassionate Living

Wednesday, 11th September 2024

Join our Head of Training Maria Paula Jimenez and guests for a very special event - the launch of our...

A Personalized Approach to Self-Compassion

Thursday, 29th August 2024

The research literature suggests that self-compassion is virtually always helpful in fostering well-being, compassion toward others, and other positive results....

I wish I had learnt this at school…

Sunday, 25th August 2024

If we wish to pass on a story of hope and resilience, rather than one of despair and catastrophe, we...

Humanity’s greatest hope

Thursday, 22nd August 2024

The challenges facing humanity cannot be solved by one group or nation alone. They require cooperation and collaboration across borders,...

Meditadores Nómadas

Tuesday, 20th August 2024

Acompáñanos en esta charla con nuestro invitado especial Miguel Riutort, quien nos compartirá sobre su iniciativa Meditadores Nómadas enfocada a...

Helping kids be smart about smartphones & social media

Thursday, 25th July 2024

Nearly every parent and teacher will tell you that one of their biggest anxieties is about how to manage their...

Why equality matters for social cohesion

Thursday, 18th July 2024

In this presentation Richard Wilkinson, Professor Emeritus of Social Epidemiology at the University of Nottingham Medical School, will explore the...

Self-Compassion for Shame

Thursday, 27th June 2024

Join Mindful Self-Compassion teachers Jorge Armesto and Maria Paula Jimenez in this very unique offering. This practice of self-compassion for...

Can business be humane?

Thursday, 20th June 2024

In this talk, university professor, business consultant, and author of the book "The Art of Compassionate Business", Bruno Cignacco, and...

The Power of Forgiveness

Thursday, 13th June 2024

Forgiveness has massive transformative potential. Join us for an insightful exploration led by Neelama Eyres, Co-Founder of Applied Compassion Training...

The Transformational Power of Male Compassion

Wednesday, 12th June 2024

Join the Men and Boys Compassion Initiative (MBCI) as we co-create an international movement to help men and boys cultivate...

Cómo Abrazar una Nueva Vida

Thursday, 6th June 2024

Acompáñanos en esta charla con nuestra invitada Eva del Águila, a conocer sobre su experiencia liderando el Centro día para...

What is Compassionate Education?

Thursday, 30th May 2024

Across the world a new framework for education is emerging based on the principals of compassion. Seen as a shift...

Practical Mindfulness

Thursday, 16th May 2024

Practical Mindfulness is a straightforward guide to making mindfulness a natural and beneficial part of your day. In this session,...

Is there a path to peace for Israel-Palestine?

Tuesday, 14th May 2024

We are joined by best-selling author and award-winning journalist Sandy Tolan and award-winning leadership consultant and best-selling author Kawtar El...

Resiliencia Poética

Thursday, 25th April 2024

Acompáñanos en este mini taller con la autora, psicóloga clínica y facilitadora en compasión Berta Fernández Méndez. Este evento extraordinario...

Eco-affinity

Tuesday, 23rd April 2024

We are Mother Earth and Mother Earth is us. When we are disconnected from this relationship and out of balance...

Cultivating Compassion

Monday, 22nd April 2024

Join us to explore the meaning, cultivation and practical application of compassion from both Buddhist and Christian perspectives. In this...

Empathy, Polarization & Artificial Intelligence

Thursday, 18th April 2024

Join us for a rich conversation between two experts in artificial intelligence and ethics. They'll examine the intricate connections between...

Comunicación No Violenta:

Monday, 1st April 2024

¿SABIAS QUE LA VIOLENCIA QUE HACE MÁS DAÑO SUELE SER INVISIBLE A NUESTROS OJOS? Acompáñanos a aprender más sobre el...

What makes a thriving community?

Thursday, 21st March 2024

All the evidence tells us that having a welcoming, inclusive, and connected community is vital to our wellbeing and happiness....

Cultivating Aliveness

Saturday, 16th March 2024

Learn the fundamentals of living with vitality with storyteller, teacher, and spiritual activist, Fabiana Fondevila. During this 90-minute workshop, we...

Leaders eat last but breathe first

Thursday, 14th March 2024

Who is taking care of our caretakers? As mindfulness and self-care practices are finding their place in education, educators need...

Women Peace & Politics

Friday, 8th March 2024

In celebration of International Women's Day, we'll be hosting a conversation with four incredible women who have been on the...

Target 1.5 degrees: What are the barriers?

Wednesday, 28th February 2024

In early February, scientists at the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service released findings which showed that temperatures across the...

Encontrando la Luz en los Momentos más Difíciles

Friday, 23rd February 2024

Acompáñanos a conversar con María Fernanda Porcelli, terapeuta de pacientes con cáncer, instructora de compasión y sobreviviente de cáncer. Tendremos...

Opening awareness

Tuesday, 20th February 2024

With the avalanche of information coming at us every day, closing down our minds and hearts seems to be the...

Surfing not sinking at work

Sunday, 18th February 2024

In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore what it takes to help shape our workplaces in ways that help us...

Surfing not sinking when living with pain and chronic health conditions

Saturday, 17th February 2024

There is an epidemic of chronic health conditions plaguing modern society. Globally, as many as 1 in 5 experience chronic...

The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion

Wednesday, 14th February 2024

Valentine's Day is widely celebrated as a day of love shared with others. This year, we invite you to consider...

Managing Pain & Illness with Compassion

Wednesday, 31st January 2024

Navigating the complexities of chronic illness, which affects 1 in 3 adults globally, can be challenging. However, there is a...

Compassionate Politics

Thursday, 11th January 2024

Across the world, democracy is in retreat. In many nations, far-right populist leaders are gaining ground while everywhere elections are...

Improving mental health for youth

Wednesday, 10th January 2024

Globally, youth mental health is an urgent public health issue, with alarming upward trends in child and adolescent anxiety and...

Strong hearts for turbulent times

Thursday, 28th December 2023

The New Year is the perfect time to focus on our values and goals. As many of us take a...

Living a life of vibrant aliveness

Tuesday, 19th December 2023

Join Argentine author and activist Fabiana Fondevila as she discusses with GCC President Dr. Rick Hanson how living a life...

El Poder de los Vecindarios Compasivos

Friday, 15th December 2023

Vecindarios Compasivo: Pequeños gestos, grandes ondas! Te invitamos a compartir con diferentes líderes creadores de Vecindarios Compasivos en España. Los...

Balancing energy and rest for the holidays

Tuesday, 12th December 2023

Where can we find some rest during this busy holiday season, and how can use our energy more wisely from...

How can compassion change societies?

Tuesday, 28th November 2023

We know that compassion can have a transformative impact on individuals. And increasingly we're seeing how compassion can be used...

Moving through climate anxiety using the seven homecomings

Monday, 27th November 2023

During our time together, Zac will guide us through the 7 Homecomings – a meditation practice developed by Lama Rod...

The role of compassion in the climate crisis

Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

Join the Global Compassion Coalition for an enlightening online discussion on the role of compassion in the climate crisis. In...

The strong heart: Compassion amidst grievances, vengeance, and war

Thursday, 16th November 2023

Join us for an enlightening conversation between Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and GCC President Rick Hanson. Throughout history and in the...

Compassionate leadership

Wednesday, 8th November 2023

Join us for an inspiring conversation on the future of leadership. In this event our speaker, Marguerite Callaway, will share...

Compasión en medio del caos

Wednesday, 8th November 2023

Los últimos eventos en Israel y Gaza ha desatado un mundo de dolor que puede ser muy difícil de presenciar....

A future we can love

Thursday, 2nd November 2023

GCC President, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Susan Bauer-Wu, President of the Mind & Life Institute and author of...

Mindfulness for kids & teens

Monday, 30th October 2023

GCC President Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Teen mental health education advocate Adam Avin who created the Wuf Shanti...

Transforming Healthcare through Compassion

Wednesday, 25th October 2023

The panel discussion will focus on how we can create hope for healthcare through compassion at a time when healthcare...

The protective power of compassion in turbulent times

Tuesday, 24th October 2023

GCC Founder, Dr. Rick Hanson is joined by Dr. Marcela Matos, a clinical psychologist, and auxiliary researcher at the University...

Compassion amidst the chaos

Friday, 20th October 2023

The latest escalation of hostilities in Gaza and Israel has unleashed a world of pain which can be very difficult...

Launch of Compassion Corps

Wednesday, 18th October 2023

Compassion Corps program creator Margaret Cullen will be talking with Rick Hanson about this exciting initiative that is now part...

How we banned the bomb

Thursday, 28th September 2023

On 7 July 2017 – following a decade of advocacy by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and...

Peace is an Inside Job

Thursday, 21st September 2023

Join Reggie Hubbard for an entertaining and enlightening look at simple tools to cultivate peace of mind in these unsettling...

Día Internacional de Mindfulness con Eva Escolà Sala

Tuesday, 12th September 2023

Práctica Las 5 Necesidades Básicas del Corazón Para cultivar la compasión, es preciso estar conectad@s con el corazón, algo que...

1.5 degrees of peace

Tuesday, 5th September 2023

Join award-winning GenZ documentary filmmaker and founder of The Global Sunrise Project, Kasha Sequoia Slavner, in conversation with GCC President...

AI and mental health

Tuesday, 22nd August 2023

Over 150 million teens have sent over 10 billion messages using Snapchats My AI companion.  Over the next year we’re...

How to give and receive compassion

Monday, 21st August 2023

Chris Germer, clinical psychologist and co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, shares with us a practice on giving and receiving...

Decolonizing mindfulness

Wednesday, 9th August 2023

Dr. Michael Yellow Bird and GCC President Rick Hanson discuss the topic of decolonizing mindfulness and using neuroscience research to...

The healing power of compassion

Thursday, 3rd August 2023

Join us as we bring together a neuroscientist, a professor and researcher, a monk, and a compassion trainer and author...

Overcoming the barriers to meditation

Wednesday, 26th July 2023

Anyone who meditates – or has tried to – will be familiar with a commonly experienced problem: the distracted mind....

A Heart-Centered Life

Tuesday, 25th July 2023

Join us for a transformative dialogue with renowned South African activist and global leader Mamphela Ramphele and Jim Doty, founder...

The best investment: Compassionate care for the youngest among us

Monday, 17th July 2023

10,000 children die every day from hunger-related illnesses and globally more than 1 billion children live in poverty. This despite...

Tapping into our five sense for increased happiness

Wednesday, 12th July 2023

Join best-selling author Gretchen Rubin and GCC President Rick Hanson in conversation about how we can tap into our five...

Cultivating curiosity

Tuesday, 27th June 2023

Dr. Jud Brewer, New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change, shares the practice...

Cultivating compassion for and from men and boys

Wednesday, 14th June 2023

Men and boys are struggling with loneliness, isolation, anxiety, depression, and meaninglessness more than ever.The situation is dire.With our culture’s...

The Trevor Project turns 25

Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Peggy Rajski (she/her) and Gina Muñoz (she/her) of The Trevor Project, and Rick Hanson (he/him), President of the Global Compassion...

Loving-kindness toward ourselves

Monday, 22nd May 2023

Leading spiritual teacher, Sharon Salzberg, joined us to share the practice of Lovingkindness for Ourselves, which is featured in her...

Compassionate economics

Wednesday, 17th May 2023

The 100 richest people on our planet have enough wealth to eradicate global poverty four times over. Something is wrong....

Taking in the good with Rick Hanson

Tuesday, 25th April 2023

President and Founder of the Global Compassion Coalition, Rick Hanson, shares a practice focusing on taking in the good to...

Making the shift

Saturday, 22nd April 2023

For Earth Day 2023 we bring together a panel of activists, politicians, and researchers to look at the role that...

#CompassionNow

Saturday, 15th April 2023

Watch the recording of our launch event #CompassionNow. This half-day event explored how we can learn, practice, and organize to...

Come home to who we are

Tuesday, 28th February 2023

Kaira Jewel Lingo is a mindfulness teacher, author, and mentor. In this practice she helps us to move through the...