Born This Way Foundation
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Led by @ladygaga + @momgerm, we're on a mission to empower and inspire young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health.
Joined October 2011
It’s #WorldKindnessDay 💖 and we have something exciting to share! 🤫 Led by our Youth Advisory Board, we’ve selected the 2025–2026 #KindnessInCommunityFund grant recipients that are helping us build a kinder, braver world 🌍✨ Stay tuned for the big reveal!
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"Meditation and yoga have taught me that caring for my mental health doesn’t always mean following grand gestures or complicated routines. Sometimes, it’s as simple as closing my eyes, focusing on my breath, and allowing myself to be fully present." - Niharika #ChannelKindness
Consider trying "Pranayama," a breathing practice that means “control of breath." Learn more about the practice and mindfulness from this teen, Niharika. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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"What makes us human isn’t our ability to perform technical tasks...but the emotions and connections we share with each other—like love, empathy, trust, and happiness." -Ana #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Leadership comes from empathy and kindness, from being someone others can trust, Ana says. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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"All because of one kind comment. One moment of someone treating me with kindness." - Claudia #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Claudia shares the three words a friend told her that changed her life + hopes they resonate with you, too. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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"Healing isn’t about pretending the world isn’t burning; it’s about finding calm within the chaos, like the ocean does after every storm." - Ajay #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
By combining art and activism, Ajay shares how he tackles his eco-anxiety + how you can, too. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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"You’ll find home within yourself." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
When this youth immigrated to a new country, she came with anxiety, depression, and homesickness. Seeking support helped her carry the weight differently, finding community, strength, and a sense of belonging. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Visit our find help page for a list of mental health resources + evidence-based self-care tips:
bornthisway.foundation
One of the bravest things you can do is ask for support. Here are organizations and services that might be useful as well as tips for self-care, curated by experts […]
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This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for you and the kindness you bring to our community. 🧡 Use our #BeKind365 Gratitude Postal Service (GPS) to make someone’s day with an affirming and uplifting message 💌✨ https://t.co/V7IMOriAeJ
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"...hope still exists, kindness still spreads, and better days are already on their way, even when it doesn’t always feel like it." - Maja Adamczyk 💖 #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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The world is getting better—even when it doesn’t feel like it It often feels like everywhere you look, something is going wrong. The news, social media, conversations—everything seems filled with bad...
We have so much to be hopeful about. 💚 ✍️: Maja Adamczyk #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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"Encourage the girl who doubts herself. Celebrate the woman who speaks up. Challenge stereotypes when you see them." - Batul #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Women make up only 28% of the STEM global workforce. Batul shares how she got involved in STEM and how other women can, too. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Today’s the day! 💚 Join us for our final #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club sessions of the year happening today at 11am ET with @mychal3ts + 7pm ET with @/trayreadthat! Both are free moments to write, share + connect. RSVP:
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Every act of kindness starts with a story 💫📖 Join us on #WorldKindnessDay, Nov 13, for our final Channel Kindness Storytellers Club writing workshops of the year! 🕚 11am ET co-hosted by @mychal3ts 🕖 7pm ET co-hosted by @/trayreadthat RSVP: https://t.co/gnbjTR2h2x
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🚨 LAST CALL 🚨 @RileysWayFdn is celebrating young people (ages 14–23 in the U.S.) who lead with empathy, purpose + community at heart. Share your story, written or on video, for a chance to be featured or win up to $500! Apply by November 13 at https://t.co/kKHZJ3HqdV 💚
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https://t.co/8heNxBYSQA A pause in SNAP benefits directly impacts some of our most vulnerable community members. Here are 10 meaningful ways to take action today: #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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As of November 1st, over 42 million Americans including children, seniors, and families are without access to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)—the largest federal nutrition assistance...
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Every act of kindness starts with a story 💫📖 Join us on #WorldKindnessDay, Nov 13, for our final Channel Kindness Storytellers Club writing workshops of the year! 🕚 11am ET co-hosted by @mychal3ts 🕖 7pm ET co-hosted by @/trayreadthat RSVP: https://t.co/gnbjTR2h2x
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Active allies do more than express support. They take action. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💪 Our new guide, Advocate for LGBTQ+ Young People: A Guide on How to Be an Active Ally, shares youth-informed steps you can take to build kinder communities. Learn more + download: https://t.co/0balGmdLkr
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Stressed with exams? Here are 10 tools Hanna keeps in her Midterms Survival Kit #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Whether you’re a grad student like I am, a freshman facing your first week of midterms, or somewhere in the middle, you probably know that this stretch of the semester tests more than just your...
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#repost via @Anania00 : you can be kind anytime, anywhere. you could make someone’s day in the next 30 seconds. take the #BeKind365 pledge today: https://t.co/rHBmeqt5Wj this video was created in partnership with @BTWFoundation
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"Let’s make sure every teen learns not just how to drive on the internet, but how to do it kindly, safely, and with confidence." - Jeremy L. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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I remember when my kindergarten teacher handed me a shiny iPad to do all my math and writing on. Restricted only by the school’s network, my classmates and I had almost no boundaries except to bring...
This high-schooler, Jeremy, shares how taking "The Keys," a 45-minute, interactive program can help educate young people making careful choices when communicating online. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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💛 For #WorldMentalHealthMonth, we’re grateful to have joined @CottonOn Foundation’s global Mental Health Collective, spotlighting impact for youth mental health 🌍 Earn your free #BeThereCertificate + learn how to support yourself + others: https://t.co/Fr1GzeVYgB
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Change is in the air 🍁 Join us tomorrow, Oct 30 at 7PM ET for our virtual #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club workshop! ✨ Reflect, write, and celebrate stories of resilience + growth. 📝💚 RSVP: https://t.co/gnbjTR2h2x
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