https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness Compassion Summit 17 en-us 2017-03-22 19:49:20 UTC 2023-03-10 17:48:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557803 Watching the children's smiles today really touched my heart. Whether that was running around playing games, painting, and talking to a camera. Their smiles will always remain in my heart, and I will never forget them. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557803 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557805 I've witnessed compassion today when we welcomed our guests. We showed compassion by interacting with the guests and making them feel]]> 2017-03-25 12:05:38 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557805 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557806 I heard a story from one of the refugees that made feel that we still have hope in this world. She said: "that she once]]> 2017-03-25 12:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557806 katrinalehman https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557814 What I've witnessed here at the compassion summit is the shared ]]> 2017-03-25 12:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557814 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557821 In the past few days, I have noticed kindness from everybody. Everyone here has shown compassion one way or the other. I have also made alot  of new

]]> 2017-03-25 12:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557821 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557828 I've witnessed a lot of different perspectives and kidness from different people while attending this Compassion Summit. The stories that the speakers have told have inspired me ]]> 2017-03-25 12:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557828 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557830 .]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557830 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557834 I have seen Compassion, kindness and a caring nature between students from so diverse regions. I have learned that compassion really doesn't need to be expressed on purpose this needs to come from within. We all have well established lifestyles but the stories from Kathy Kelly really pierced my heart into knowing that there are other people less privileged like us.

]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557834 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557836 I've witnessed people go from absolute strangers to very good friends. I've witnessed ]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557836 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557839 The stories that the children told us shows us how much they have been through at such a young age. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557839 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557841 Kathy Kelly's courage inspiring so many others ]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557841 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557844 I heard a story about bravery by Kathy Kelly and how she witnessed the terrifying lives of war.]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557844 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557849 Making a real connection, and feeling empathetic with the children. I even made a new friend today called dillan]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557849 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557854 Children have suffered going through what they go through but they still manage to keep their hopes up and look at life from a positive impact inspired and driven by  compassion and their love ]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557854 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557855 This weekend has showed me that everyone has such a unique story and that everyone]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557855 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557856 All the kids were talking about how they feel really safe and how much they hate violence and war]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557856 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557859 The kids have so much hope, and they have nothing. I have a lot yet I feel so hopeless and guilty. They're the ones who are suffering but I'm the one that's breaking down. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557859 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557864 I've witnessed how these kids, even though are so young, are quite mature for their age. When asked what is compassion and how they have shown it, a kid said that compassion was ]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557864 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557877 I have witnessed the sense of oneness and how we can become a global community. How dare we loose hope

]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557877 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557880 She told me this was one of the first times she's been soo happy ]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557880 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557881 One child connects to the other, some have came with all their family others still have members suffering in their hometown but they are all close together s positive despite what has happened to them]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557881 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557882 2017-03-25 12:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557882 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557883 Innocence and kindness in those children 

]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557883 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557884 Different perspectives]]> 2017-03-25 12:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557884 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557894 Although all of the children have endured much suffering in their lives, it is amazing that they are able to be optimistic about their lives]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557894 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557895 Although these kids have so many needs in the world, they are so selfless. We handed them a cookie and instead they offered it to us back. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557895 ISGlearns https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557897 There was a boy named Zaid, who joyfully grabbed a stack of cups and spent the morning building pyramids out of them. It reminds me of the ingenuity of play. All we need is something...]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557897 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557899 seeing the children that were happy and are no different than us people]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557899 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557901 I've witnessed bravery, courage, happiness. I have met the most inspiring children, they have the ability to change the world.

]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557901 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557902 2017-03-25 12:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557902 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557903 The smiles and joys of laughter I hear this weekend warmed my heart. Whether it was the laughter from new people bonding over something new or the bonding of old friends. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557903 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557906 2017-03-25 12:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557906 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557907 Kathy telling her story was inspiring to everyone]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557907 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557909 I was told a story about a little girl who's mother had died. On Mother's Day, all the other kids had to do something considered much older than their ages and comforted her all day, trying to take away her pain.]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557909 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557914 I've witnessed amazing girls in unlucky circumstances be so unbelievably happy and that's astonishing.]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557914 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557927 No matter where you go you'll always find someone you can help. I learned that you can do anything to help as long as you have the WILL and the COURAGE to do it. Today I met Aaisha-she was the most inspiring and polite little girl. It was a shame that I had to say good bye.

]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557927 manso_l_218 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557929 The most remarkable thing I've witnessed throughout this summit is, I suppose, the fact that the amount of things we still need to do and learn and unlearn and understand is limitless. Compassion doesn't end. There's always room in your compassion for one more person. I think what was very prevalent during this summit as well was the sense of purity, sincerity and wholeheartedness in so many small things.]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557929 katrinalehman https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557932 I've been inspired by the stories of those who have risked freedom and risked being arrested for standing for peace
. I'm thinking specifically about Kathy Kelly, who has modeled the importance of standing up in the face of insurmountable opposition against armed men.]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557932 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557937 I stayed with a little girl named Noor, I have so much more than she does and she has so little yet she remained happy the whole time and she was so thankful for everything she had even though everything she had was so little and wasn't the best quality. It's truly amazing how people with so little value what they have so much more than people who have so much better than others. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557937 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557940 all of the kids were so happy and had so much hope, it was inspiring.]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557940 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557941 Ive witness a few compassionate things this weekend which include thw speakers stories and when the ]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557941 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557944 everyone has such a unique story and it's our job to care about it]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557944 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557945 Before I used to think that everyone is selfish and only a few people are thinking out other, but now I know a lot of people aren't that bad I've had a amazing mentor (Jordan Hattar) amazing new friends, and best of all and amazing commutee I love this place and hope I can come back]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557945 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557947 These kids have gone through so much, but they still have the courage to smile and to trust others. They are the some of the strongest people I have ever met.]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557947 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557952 So many of the refugees had so much potential and were so talented but are refrained from having the opportunity to demonstrate their abiliti]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557952 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557961 It's amazing to see all of them smile and enjoy their time like they did today. It's really heartwarming and just incredible. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557961 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557962 2017-03-25 12:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557962 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557963 These kids have been through so much and still manage to be happy and have hope, which is absolutely amazing]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557963 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557966 children are amazing]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557966 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557974 Compassion was shown today from all the participants in this event, and that's the aim of this summit, it is to show compassion towards everyone and everything ]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557974 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557981 I gave a girl a cake she was so happy and thankful 

]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557981 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557983 Children's were amazing

]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557983 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557986 Body language is all that is really necessary to make a connection that is meaningful. I could not speak Arabic, but didn't need it to connect with a child.

]]> 2017-03-25 12:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162557986 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558002 Compassion was shown today from all the participants in this event, and that's the aim of this summit, it is to show compassion towards everyone and everything ]]> 2017-03-25 12:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558002 rohin4367 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558003 When we welcomed children to ACS today, the biggest smiles were visible on their faces. This truly showed that they were happy to be there, which was an amazing feeling, as I knew I had the ability to make a positive impact on their life.]]> 2017-03-25 12:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558003 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558004 The children in my group said that there should be no barriers amongst people, religion, or even language 

]]> 2017-03-25 12:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558004 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558008 I was speaking to one of the boys ammar; and was telling him how much I hated school, then he told me "if I dont go to school how will i become an engineer"]]> 2017-03-25 12:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558008 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558021 Kathy telling her story about Afghanistan was incredible and inspiring]]> 2017-03-25 12:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558021 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558024 I liked the cookies]]> 2017-03-25 12:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558024 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558041 2017-03-25 12:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558041 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558042 2017-03-25 12:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558042 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558052 2017-03-25 12:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558052 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558060 Kathy, Marylin, and Rob were all inspiring speakers-I'll never forget what they told us.]]> 2017-03-25 12:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558060 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558070 the children were very positive no matter what situation they were in, they made the best out of it, and ]]> 2017-03-25 12:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558070 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558078

]]> 2017-03-25 12:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558078 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558084 "I'm sad" said little Wassim. 
"Why are you sad?" Asked the teacher
"Because I miss Soufian"
"Who is Soufian?" Asked the teacher
"Soufian is my cousin, he was killed"]]> 2017-03-25 12:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558084 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558105 2017-03-25 12:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558105 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558112 they were very respectful]]> 2017-03-25 12:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558112 mahlak4491 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558116 The children are selfless. Many of them were willing to GIVE. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558116 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558133 This is Rami and Rawan. They both are siblings who love each other dearly. Rawan was very inspiring because she taught herself how to read and write. She was reading arabic to me instead of the other way around. We talked about our families and lives. She loves to write and when she grows up she wants to become an author. I wish the best for her ]]> 2017-03-25 12:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558133 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558140 Awj]]> 2017-03-25 12:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558140 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558145 This is the cutest little girl in the world. She loves to draw.]]> 2017-03-25 12:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558145 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558149 Came with her father and was the cutest and most happy person I've seen in my life, she kept hugging me and even when she was separated from her group she stayed positive. Her family were run over by a car yet she had the courage to share it with the group with a smile when we asked we needed a compassionate story. They are braver and stronger than any of us will ever be]]> 2017-03-25 12:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558149 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558158 Althought the kids had a rough journey in life and they've been through quiet a lot of obstacles, seeing them smile and laugh while participating in this Compassion Summit was the most  heartwarming things ever! ]]> 2017-03-25 12:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558158 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558178 How happy the children were in all that they've gone through is truly inspiring]]> 2017-03-25 12:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558178 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558190 2017-03-25 12:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558190 mahlak4491 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558221 The children would speak with so much hope]]> 2017-03-25 12:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558221 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558222 2017-03-25 12:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558222 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558228 I]]> 2017-03-25 12:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558228 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558231 It was an amazing experience i am so thankful 

]]> 2017-03-25 12:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558231 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558240 2017-03-25 12:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558240 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558242 2017-03-25 12:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558242 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558248 2017-03-25 12:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558248 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558303 They aren't picky and are very polite]]> 2017-03-25 12:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558303 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558320 They have the confidence to try new things and learn]]> 2017-03-25 12:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558320 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558335 It broke my heart when Huda was casually talking about her uncle being killed, like it was a norm. ]]> 2017-03-25 12:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558335 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558373 2017-03-25 12:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558373 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558392 2017-03-25 12:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558392 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558408 2017-03-25 12:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558408 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558469 2017-03-25 12:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558469 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558509 Aneta taught me so much, she picked a story in the library in Arabic called if I could fly ]]> 2017-03-25 12:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558509 https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558538 2017-03-25 12:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/compassionsummit/witness/wish/162558538