Become a Friend of FDCW

Sharing Tools for Compassion and Peace

"As we light beacons of hope around the world, we ask you to join us. Now more than ever this work is needed. As His Holiness the Dalai Lama reminds us the only hope for our survival is developing compassion. Please take a moment to consider becoming a Friend of FDCW and join this movement for peace."
Victoria Coleman, FDCW's Executive Director

At FDCW, we’re dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom into modern life, making transformative teachings accessible to everyone who needs them. As a non-profit organisation, we can only continue this vital work through the support of people like you. By becoming a Friend of FDCW, you join a global community of individuals committed to spreading wisdom and compassion in practical, meaningful ways. Your monthly support helps ensure that these life-changing resources remain freely available to schools, communities, and individuals worldwide.

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Free Downloads

Visitors

Since we launched our new website in June 2024 – we’ve had over 50,000 visitors from over 200 countries, and over 1000 downloads of our free resources. Every month, thousands of people worldwide discover tools and teachings for developing wisdom and compassion through FDCW’s resources and Facilitator network. Your monthly contribution helps us to keep offering these resources and keep supporting our facilitator community.

What Will My Donation Be Used For?

Educational Resources

Creating new learning materials for schools and communities
Developing online courses and workshops
Translating resources into multiple languages

Community Support

Training and supporting our network of facilitators
Supporting and marketing events and workshops worldwide
Maintaining our digital platforms and resources

Innovation & Outreach

Developing new programs that make compassion and wisdom accessible
Creating engaging multimedia content
Reaching new audiences through digital initiatives

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Global Community

Join Our Global Community of Friends

Become part of a worldwide community dedicated to sharing universal wisdom.

The Benefits

As a Friend You Will Help Us

As our Friend, your monthly support enables us to:

Train more facilitators to bring the 16 Guidelines to communities worldwide
Develop new educational programs for schools, prisons, and marginalised groups
Create resources like our 16 Guidelines Meditations Course
Support grassroots projects that are transforming lives every day
Plan with confidence and say “yes” to opportunities as they arise

Testimonials

Feedback from Our Community

"I felt it was very professional, intensive with a lot of information and a depth of experience, very pleasant and attentive facilitators and a very motivated group."

"Thank you for putting together this webinar. Please extend my gratitude to the speakers for their warmth, sincerity and joy presenting death."

"The experience deepened my connection with my soul and who I really am and what I came to do in the world."

"The powerful simplicity of 16 Guidelines is unnerving in the beginning. I very quickly put what I had learned that weekend into practice and found that it was extremely versatile."

"I learned how to listen better. I learned how to be more patient and how to pull the group back to the subject in a gentle way and that everyone has something to contribute and even the quietest of them will speak up when they feel safe and supported."

"I share Dharma in groups, and already know I will have great new tools from this course. I would also love to do the workshop for my extended family - to improve our relationships and communication, and also provide them with these wonderful, practical tools."

"I have only my sincere and heartfelt words of gratitude for our gentle and openhearted facilitator, every session was a really beautiful managed and there was the most thinkable friendly atmosphere."

"I found it to be a very good and empowering experience thanks to the wonderful group and the two, very patient and very kind and warmhearted teachers."

"My overall experience was very good. What I've learned has been useful to other aspects of my professional life and personal well being."

"I have thoroughly enjoyed receiving the daily Guideline they are pithy reminders of the essence of the Dharma. While pulling out weeds in the garden I imagined pulling out all the delusions by the root. Even people with very heavy schedules could manage a daily reflection."