Seeking compassion
A campaign to collect 100,000 signatures in support of the Charter for Compassion has been launched by Bellevue Hill resident, Danielle Lauren, 27.
Sydney Ambassador for the Charter for Compassion, social activist and filmmaker, Lauren announced the campaign at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Melbourne during a session dedicated to the charter.
“I call on Australians to sign the Charter for Compassion and proactively spread the message of compassion,” Lauren said.
The Charter’s golden rule and motto is, “to treat others like you would wish to be treated”.
In a recent address, Lauren said she still has faith in humanity. “As long as we hold leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa or Ghandi as worthy recipients of our admiration and respect then all is not lost,” she said.
The Charter for Compassion is the result of Karen Armstrong’s 2008 TED prize wish and is supported by the Fetzer Institute. It was launched in November 2009.
To get involved in the signature campaign or for more information, contact Danielle at danielle@tedxsydney.com .
