Welcome to Forward Step's True Compass Blog!

I, Jane Soto, am here to showcase the innovative work of the Forward Step team through my observations, thoughts, and experiences. At the same time, I want to share the personal stories of folks who are giving themselves the opportunity to change their lives in ways you would not imagine.

Forward Step, a non-profit organization committed to supporting the opportunities and prospects to personal development, devotes its time and effort to create learning environments. Whether by teaching folks to recognize the best in each other as well as in themselves, or by encouraging the full development of each individuals talents, abilities, and genius, I sincerely believe Forward Step will help revolutionize human interaction and in the end, world action.

Founded by Ms. Bibi Caspari in 1997, Forward Step is a direct result of an observation that something needed to change. By studying the limitations of and problems in traditional forms of education and organizations, Ms. Caspari became inspired to create a non-profit organization that could positively affect change by encouraging the development of each individuals potential. Thanks to the Compass program, Forward Step's character development and life skills curriculum program, the organization is set and ready to make personal growth, and human development accessible to all.

"I believe the Key to solving the world's problems is education, a very special kind of education: personal development education. This kind of education needs to be made available to everyone so that we can reach critical mass in personal transformation, and create social change of a kind that will bring us the world peace and prosperity that is possible. If a sufficient number of people became able to think clearly and creatively, become skilled at problem solving, compassionate communication, conflict resolution, collaboration, and other soft skills, many of today's problems would get solved."

Bibi Caspari, Founder

And so, Forward Step moves ahead with the help of dedicated volunteers and the support of the community at large. And,I,too, will move ahead to compose a picture of a different reality we too often dismiss. I can also guarantee that what I have to share is universal and surprisingly relevant to current events.