These stories share acts of kindness from real people in every day life. #ProjectAmplifyKindness is about changing the balance of the narrative about the world and how people behave.
“I saw a photograph in the Guardian Saturday magazine that had been taken by a photographer friend of mine. When I messaged him to say that I liked it, he asked if I might be able to send him my copy of the magazine when I finished with it because he hadn’t been able to […]
Today is Age Without Limits Day – a day for us all to come together and take action to end ageism. Kindness is inherent in days like this which focus on making positive change in the world. This year’s theme from the Centre for Ageing Better is: Celebrate Ageing. Challenge Ageism. What kindness have you
The pin on my ‘you’re safe with me’ badge had broken so I couldn’t wear it. My sister sometimes makes jewellery so she has jewellery-making tools and she kindly fixed it for me by attaching a new, stronger fitting on the back. How do your family (of birth or choice) show kindness? Read about more
Exams can be incredibly stressful and that’s why we love Young Minds campaign which is collecting messages of support for young people doing exams. There are so many messages to scroll through offering reminders, support and hope to those who need it. This is a true collection of kindness – have you left a message
“I was travelling by train from Oxford to my dad’s memorial with my 6 month old baby Frank and I was very overwhelmed and stressed. I put my rucksack down on a platform and forgot to pick it up. When I realised I had lost it, my body flooded with adrenaline and I got very
Our head kindness cheerleader is talking at loads of events in June, so there are lots of opportunities to hear her speak about the power of kindness and communication: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) conference.Institute of Internal Communication conference.a Connect Reading Learnalot session.a conversation with Louise Winters – the Sparkle coach ✨ in one
“I recently left my handbag behind on a bench after lunch in Bridport Dorset. It was fully loaded with car keys, phone, credit cards and even cash … A guy with a banjo- I think his name was Ollie Jessop…? tracked me back to where I was working and came and handed it in. I
“At a coffee shop I noticed an elderly man with his caregiver looking around for a place to sit. All the comfortable armchairs were taken, I happened to be sitting alone at a spacious table. I kindly offered them my spot and quietly moved to a nearby wooden chair. Later, his son joined him. For
Allies across the US are being proactive in their support of trans people by writing letters of support which are then included with binders and femme shapewear provided by charities like Point Of Pride. This active ally-ship is also a beautiful act of kindness that we’re sure makes a big difference to everyone receiving it.
“I noticed someone had Liked my post on LinkedIn. It turned out to be an old school friend who thought as she knows lots of publishing people, it might help them see I’m an editor and ask for my services. Haven’t seen this friend for about 30 years so it was a surprise!” What a
