Social Capital
When we think about wealth, chances are we conjure an image of a bank account or the items that hold special or valuable meaning to us. But we all know there is something that makes us richer than any of these things combined- one another.
Social capital can take a variety of forms: personal support for our goals, access to a network of connections and employment opportunities, useful information and resources, skills in conflict management, and a bank of trust and respect that helps us confidently navigate the world.
"Before Saranam, I didn’t trust anyone. I didn’t have friends. I was scared of everything. Here I learned to be different. I had to trust. I learned to be free." -Saranam family
When people invest in relationships, they are happier, healthier, and more stable. But it’s not just individuals that benefit; when communities have more social capital, they also have better education rates, a stronger economy and less crime. Our connections help us work and live together harmoniously, and well- more richly.
