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Templeton World Charity Foundation catalyzes discovery and accelerates progress in the spiritual search for meaning, purpose, and truth.Visit our website https://www.templetonworldcharity.org/
Something new is coming from Templeton World Charity Foundation.

We're preparing to share an opportunity that could help guide our next chapter of discovery.
 
Watch this space for more details!
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
1/ Analysis of the first two waves of the #GlobalFlourishingStudy found that freedom to pursue what is most important was one of the biggest indicators of flourishing, but that overall, flourishing declined between the two waves.

Read the study: www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-7...
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
New research identifies six constructs that young people living with HIV in Zimbabwe say define what it means to “thrive."

Zvandiri developed a short film and illustrations to highlight the power of peer-delivered mental health and capture the lived realities of young people.

bit.ly/4gCxrVm
September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The TWCF Academic Writing Course helps professionals boost skills & increase their publication rate. 📚 We’re spotlighting alumni work—starting with Kat Schrier (Marist Univ.), whose new book chapter explores gamification & leader development.
➡️ Learn more: www.publicationacademy.org/twcf-academi...
September 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We’re ending our week of clips from The Bahamas Laws of Life Essay Competition with Dylan Bastian, Primary Division Winner, whose courage helped him speak up and make his voice heard. We wish all students a courageous start to the new school year!
September 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
To celebrate students going back to school this week, we’re sharing some inspiration from Asia Pierre, a Primary Division Finalist in the Bahamas Laws of Life Competition, who leads by example by showing respect and kindness to all.
August 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Vashawn Johnson is a Primary Division Finalist in The Bahamas Laws of Life Essay Competition. 👏

Students in the competition select one of Sir John Templeton’s laws of life to write about. Vashwan’s essay talks about how creativity is meaningful in his life, & how it fosters innovation and progress.
August 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The Bahamas Laws of Life Essay Competition is for Bahamian students to write about their beliefs and principles through the lens of Sir John Templeton’s Laws of Life. Adriel Moxey, a Junior Finalist, talks about how she practices self-discipline by making responsible choices.
August 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Should religion play a role in ethically guiding technology?

Rabbi Zvika Krieger and host David Zvi Kalman discuss the Metaverse, how religion can lean into new technology, and connecting to a moral compass when designing new tech on the Belief in the Future podcast.

🎧 bit.ly/4lwXbTV
August 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What does it mean to flourish? The #GlobalFlourishingStudy is uncovering the answers with top researchers from Baylor, @gallup.com, @cs50.harvard.edu & @cos.io.

Check out the research: globalflourishingstudy.com #GlobalFlourishingStudy
April 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Join us virtually for a landmark event focused on the science and significance of human flourishing.

The @gallup.com event will explore the first year findings of the #GlobalFlourishingStudy, as well as actionable insights and innovative strategies for fostering wellbeing.
April 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
From philosophy to neuroscience, the #GlobalFlourishingStudy is bringing together experts across disciplines from @harvard.edu, @gallup.com, @cos.io @baylor.bsky.social for one of the largest research efforts on human flourishing, with 240,000 participants in 22 countries over 5 years.
April 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of more than 300 million Eastern Orthodox Christians, has won the 2025 #TempletonPrize for his pioneering efforts to bring together people of different faiths to heed a call for stewardship of creation.

www.templetonprize.org/2025
April 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
To create a clearer picture of trends, methodological choices, interpretations & findings within unconsciousness research, TWCF grantee Liad Mudrik created the UnconTrust Database, which brings together the the methods and findings of 426 experiments in an interactive website uncontrustdb.tau.ac.il
April 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We support rigorous scholarship and transparency in research. From emerging thinkers to global experts, our funding supports work that sparks fresh thinking and reaches worldwide audiences.
March 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We invest in bold research, practices, and policies in science, theology, philosophy and human society that push the boundaries of scientific knowledge and help people flourish. Our mission is to unlock humanity's full potential.
March 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In 1996, Sir John Templeton (1912–2008) founded TWCF to explore life’s biggest questions. 🧠✨

His mission? Use the tools of science to better understand human's spiritual nature and the physical world.

Today, we’re proud to carry that bold, forward-thinking vision into the future.
March 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We support rigorous scholarship and transparency in research. From emerging thinkers to global experts, our funding supports work that sparks fresh thinking and reaches worldwide audiences.
March 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We invest in bold research, practices, and policies in science, theology, philosophy and human society that push the boundaries of scientific knowledge and help people flourish. Our mission is to unlock humanity's full potential.
March 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In 1996, Sir John Templeton (1912–2008) founded TWCF to explore life’s biggest questions. 🧠✨

His mission? Use the tools of science to better understand human's spiritual nature and the physical world.

Today, we’re proud to carry that bold, forward-thinking vision into the future.
March 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM