The Virtues Project is a not-for-profit programme sponsored by governments, corporations, social service agencies, community organisations, schools and individuals in over 85 countries. It was founded by Canadians Linda Kavelin Popov, Dr Dan Popov and John Kavelin.

Its global value was recognised in 1993, during the International Year of the Family, when the United Nations Secretariat and World Conference of Cities & Corporations honoured The Virtues Project as a model global programme for families of all cultures. It is now at a point of widespread growth, with entire countries applying its strategies. The Virtues Project has grown into a diverse, global, grassroots network. With Virtues Project resources being either secular or multicultural, the project's strategies are increasingly used in secular society. The programme is also valued in many different Faith communities.

The project's flexibility in implementation is one of its great strengths. Hence, though the initial focus was on families, it is now used by teachers, business people, individuals, and health workers in remarkably creative ways. Though people can apply it to suit their own situations, The Virtues Project easily retains its integrity and identity as a leading movement in the field of practical ethics and character development world wide.


Virtues Project Clients Include

Arizona Governor's Policy Office, USA
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Think Tank on Character
British Columbia Teachers' Federation, Canada
Brighter Futures Programme, Govt. of Canada
Church Council of Greater Seattle, Washington
Schools of Nicosia, Cyprus
Effective Black Parenting, Seattle, Washington
Council Against Sexual Abuse (CASA), Phoenix, USA
Shangri-La Resort Management, Fiji
Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia
Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific
Government Ministries of Vanuatu
Hallmark Cards Inc, Kansas
Healthy Communities Initiative, New Zealand
National Drug Commission, Bermuda
International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War
Junior Peacemakers Club, Texas
Kinway Family Services, Perth, Australia
Liard First Nation, Canada
Living Values Programme, New Zealand
Ministry of Education, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Vancouver School Board, BC, Canada
Women's Directorate, NW Territorial Govt., Canada
Yukon Youth Services, Canada
• In Saipan, the entire community embraced the project, beginning with the First Lady. They now have a task force in place to sustain community development.

• Virtues Project Fiji, an NGO, launched Virtues in the Media in 2002, via Telecom Fiji. This national programme was supported by all schools, the press, radio and television.


Kind Words from Supporters

"I fully support The Virtues Project, which promotes such universal values as love, kindness, justice and service,
May you be successful in your endeavor."

The Dalai Lama


"Parents are always saying children don't come with a guidebook. This (The Family Virtues Guide), is one. This helps you to get them on the right track of leading a good life."

Oprah Winfrey


"The Virtues Project is a new lens for me to look at my family, my congregation, my community."
        
 Rev. Kevan Smith, Emmanuel Lutheran Church,
Moses Lake, Washington


"Our inmates are mostly young men and they need direction. The Virtues Project is an answer to prayer.
It is just what they need to live differently."

Oliver Fisher, Executive Officer of Corrections Fiji


"This project can heal the world. Instead of a law telling you what not to do, the virtues help you focus on what TO do. It helps us
think of each other differently."

Barry Sutton, Portland, Oregon


"For many people, treading the spiritual path with practical feet will begin with The Virtues Project. From the child in the womb to those enraptured by the wisdom of age, The Virtues Project surrounds one and all, one heart at a time."                            

Glen Darling, CKRW Radio

          

More Resources & Links
The core Virtues Project resources have been translated into many languages. English versions are available in the Building Character section of the Universal Children's Audio web site, together with America are available in the Virtues Project International web site ...

www.ucamusic.com   Universal Children's Audio is the official distributor for Virtues Project resources in New Zealand. Should you wish to purchase resources via this site, the link will take you to Universal Children's Audio which is e-commerce secure.
www.virtuesproject.com, the international website, includes a 'virtues shop,' plus details as to how your organisation can book presentations, workshops, or training sessions.
www.virtuesproject.org.nz, is the general Virtues Project website for New Zealand. Here you will find training details, links and local information.