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About Us

"There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there have been no societies that did not tell stories.. --Ursula K. LeGuin

The world is full of wonderful and inspiring stories, some unfolding in distant places and others right next door. KarmaTube is dedicated to bringing more of these stories to light, using the power of video and the internet to demonstrate and multiply acts of compassion, generosity and selflessness.

Our vision is to create and connect a global network of volunteers awake to capturing these stories, using simple digital video cameras. While the stories produced may be polished and professional or diamonds-in-the-rough, the crucial through-line is this: they celebrate the work of local change agents, demonstrating the ways "do something" moments can be "tipping point" experiences for individuals and communities. To complete the circle, KarmaTube offers three simple suggestions for ways to support the action and spirit shown in each video.

KarmaTube is an evolving project of CharityFocus (and like CharityFocus, is all-volunteer run). We hope something here moves you to, as Gandhi advised, "be the change you wish to see in the world."

People Behind KarmaTube

Coordinators:

  • Birju Pandya: consultant in New York City, fan of inspirational videos and building trust in the universe, most famous for his lemonade stand exploits in Central Park!

  • Jenny Douglas: Brooklyn-based writer, event curator and consultant for UNICEF; loves to connect people with ideas, a mom and meditator passionate about serving with no strings attached.

  • Liz Pieper: craftswoman and registered nurse in Southern Ontario, mother of two great women who continually teach her about love and courage.

  • Magdalena Montagne: poet and poetry teacher who leads free writing groups on California's central coast. Also a writer and editor for National and Community Service.

  • Nipun Mehta: founder of CharityFocus, went on walking pilgrimage last year, likes to do random acts of kindness.

  • Paul Van Slambrouck: former editor of Christian Science Monitor, loves photography and tennis.

  • Shephali Patel: recipient of blessings, curator of experiments in selfless giving, former corporate woman in media and publishing. Likes yoga, meditation, and meeting super-cool monks and nuns.

  • Uma Havaligi: Bay Area-based nature lover who enjoys the simple things in life, animator who has worked on various mainstream Hollywood films, and an artist.

In-House FilmMakers:

  • Madhu Sudan: started MAM Movies in India, launching a grassroots movement of filmmakers for indie-pix in South Asia.
  • Pavi Mehta: her first movie -- Infinite Vision -- won New York Film Festival award (about her grandfather, Dr. V), also board member of Video Volunteers.
  • Rahul Brown: former b-school student turned filmmaker, volunteered in rural India for several years, and currently in DC doing gift-economy filming.
  • Silas Hagerty: soccer player, track star, founder of Smooth Feather Productions, working on gift-economy films, will go the extra mile to make someone smile.

Advisors and Supporters:

  • Barbara Cushing: director of a grant-making foundation, "straight shooter with heart", enjoys nature walks.
  • Duane Elgin: author of several seminal books including 'Voluntary Simplicity', recipient of the 2006 Goi Peace Award, walks the talk.
  • Howard Rosenfeld: board member of Alliance For New Humanity, connected to lots of voices doing good, knows a lot about 'Barney'. :)
  • Jayesh Parekh: founder of MobiApps in Asia, committed CharityFocus volunteer, looking to promote inspiration in media, practices meditation.
  • Mark Finser: founder and president of Rudolf Steiner Foundation, big supporter of grassroots activity.
  • Tracy Gary: philanthropist, founder of seventeen nonprofits, author of the best-selling 'Inspired Philanthropy', loves to surf.
  • Syed Shariq: ex-venture capitalist, now runs Kozmetsky Global Collaboratory at Stanford, knows the power of narratives.


If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, we would love to hear from you!