11/1 - 11/30/25: Compassion in Action Month
Events, Tools, Conversation to inspire positive action
November is Compassion Month
This November, together with our partners, we’re inviting individuals and organizations to bring compassion to life.
FEATURED EVENTS:
Understanding and Applying Compassion: The Three Steps to Thoughtful Action
This 30-minute session is designed to introduce the concept of compassion and provide a practical framework for applying it in everyday life. An act of compassion is defined as doing something that helps someone feel better. The initial, crucial step to being truly compassionate is to recognize when someone or something else is hurting.
Andy Smallman has over 35 years of experience empowering people, particularly young people whose needs fall outside mainstream educational settings, to recognize their value. His compassionate approach fosters self-discovery and respect.
Event is Free: Nov 14 · 10am Pacific in the US (12pm CT, 1pm ET)
What is compassion, really? And where does listening fit in?
In this session, we’ll explore compassion not as a soft option but as a courageous practice that begins with how we listen—to ourselves and to others. Through Thinking Pairs and a Listening Circle, we’ll experience how attention, silence, and presence create the conditions for compassion to grow.
Colin D. Smith is The Listener - Improving the listening, thinking and relationship skills of individuals and teams. Expert in listening.
Event is Free: Nov 19 · 16:00 GMT (8am Pacific in the US - 10am CT, 11am ET)
Understanding and Applying Compassion: The Three Steps to Thoughtful Action
This 30-minute session is designed to introduce the concept of compassion and provide a practical framework for applying it in everyday life. An act of compassion is defined as doing something that helps someone feel better. The initial, crucial step to being truly compassionate is to recognize when someone or something else is hurting.
Andy Smallman has over 35 years of experience empowering people, particularly young people whose needs fall outside mainstream educational settings, to recognize their value. His compassionate approach fosters self-discovery and respect.
Event is Free: Nov 25 · 9am Pacific in the US (11am CT, 12pm ET)
ADDITIONAL COMPASSION EVENTS
By our Partners at Charter for Compassion:
Harmony of Humanity: Exploring Common Ground Through Music
Every Wednesday at 8am PT
11/5/25, 11/12/25, 11/19/25, 11/26/25
Unveiling Charter for Compassion 2.0: From Inner Healing to Planetary Flourishing
11/12/25: 2 live broadcasts (7am & 4pm PT)
Authors & Activists: Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees by Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy
11/12/25: Live online with Beth & Leah (9pm GMT / 2pm PT)
11/15/25: Interfaith conversation (6pm GMT / 11am PT)
11/20/25: Women’s Health Advocates (WHA) Chicago Happy Hour
The Rookery Building - Chicago, IL
4:00pm - 6:00pm Central
Hosted by Women's Health Advocates (WHA) and sponsored by Somecor and Inspiro Tequila, this happy hour is a great way to connect and learn more about how to get involved in WHA.
Women’s Health Advocates Chicago Happy Hour
Now more than ever, we must unite our voices to drive meaningful change in policy and funding for women’s health. Women’s Health Advocates is the only advocacy effort solely dedicated to women’s health—from head to toe, across the lifespan.