Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.

– Dalai Lama

Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.

-Nelson Mandela

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.

– Desmond Tutu

Love, Hope, and Compassion are not luxuries. They are measurable, teachable skills that help us heal, grow, and connect.

Why Love, Hope & Compassion Belong Together

In a world facing burnout, polarization, and crisis, we need skills that unite rather than divide. Love, Hope, and Compassion are universal values, proven by science, and accessible to all. Each is powerful on its own — but together they transform our lives, our communities, and our future.

Love connects us through empathy and unity.

Hope gives us the vision and courage to move forward.

Compassion moves us to act with kindness in the face of suffering.

Start Your Journey with Awareness

Take our free surveys to discover your personal scores for Love, Hope, and Compassion. Each assessment is based on validated scales that measure where you are today — and help you track your growth over time.

Three Skills. Three Movements. One Shared Vision.

Learn more about how Love, Hope, and Compassion can be taught, practiced, and celebrated. Each value is supported by a global movement with proven frameworks, programs, and international days of action.

Learn the SHINE Hope Framework®

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Discover the Choose Love Formula™

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Explore the Charter for Compassion

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Celebrated Worldwide

These values are honored through international days of recognition. Join the movement by participating, sharing, or hosting events that shine a light on Love, Hope, and Compassion.

July 12

International Day of Hope

May 1

Global Love Day

July 12

International Day of Love and Friendship

November 28

World Compassion Day

Who We Are

This platform is a collaboration between three aligned global movements:

A global nonprofit teaching Hope as a skill and host of the International Day of Hope. iFred delivers Hope programs worldwide using the SHINE Hope Framework® (authorized by The Shine Hope Company).

Founded by Scarlett Lewis, inspired by Jesse’s chalkboard message, “Nurturing Healing Love.” Provides free, evidence-based social and emotional learning programs for schools, homes, and workplaces.

Born from Karen Armstrong’s TED Prize wish, the Charter is a global “network of networks” advancing compassion through grassroots action in every sector of society.

Take the First Step

Discover your scores, practice these skills, and join a movement of people building a more hopeful, loving, and compassionate world.