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.
“On Friday 15th September I graduated Henley Business school. My husband and I ordered a taxi for 5pm to take us to the train station for our train at 6pm. This was the first of 4 trains we needed to catch to get back home to Yorkshire. We booked it early as there are roadworks […]
A big thank you to everyone who took part in the virtual art exhibition we’ve been running here this month in collaboration with ArtCan. From the artists who contributed to every single one of you who liked, commented and shared the posts – I appreciate all of you! We’re, of course, going to continue to
“I was out walking my dog and came across another dog-walker who had run out of poo bags. I gave her a spare one I had.” I love this proof that even these small acts we can overlook are a kindness! What tiny act of kindness have you seen today? More small kindnesses that made
This lovely lady gave me the most adorable smile and giggle. She sat quietly amongst the rubble left by the fight on one of the main routes near the town of Ichnya where Russian forces had surrounded an agricultural community of 10,000 and used to gain ground towards the capital – Kyiv. More from @adam_dobby_photographer
“My local Aldi were spending the afternoon giving out free bags, the lady in front of me was so grateful, £2 makes a huge difference if you are struggling.” What small kindness have you seen this week? [Image ID: A selection of plastic bags with various foods in them including salad, bread, bananas and meat.]
The volunteers of Langdyke Countryside Trust look after 8 nature reserves close to where I live. Many of the reserves are brownfield sites, now supporting a huge variety of wildlife. This sculpture is a Medicine Cabinet inspired by the care, kindness and hard work that Langdyke’s volunteers lavish on those nature reserves. Their work is
“I recently reached out to a high-profile VA Mentor/Coach, asking if they’d be open to promoting my new guide for VAs in their Facebook Group. Not only did they happily agree, but this generous act allowed me to tap into their audience, leading to a significant boost in sales that I otherwise might not have
“These last few weeks have seen a rollercoaster of tasks, events, jobs, roles and actions. Some good, some not so good, but with the roller coaster came challenges. And just when I needed it most, a friend visited giving me the most amazing early birthday present, because she thought I needed it. A sound drum.
In January 2020, my husband had a very serious bike accident, needing major surgery and then months of physical rehabilitation, just when Covid and lockdowns started. The medical care he received at St Mary’s Hospital was second to none but, more than that, the kindness shown to him, and to me, by all the hospital
I discovered my own style, thanks to the kindness of all artists and designers who helped me along the way, especially these three: Khipra Nichols, Gaetan Jouen and Christian Azolan. When I was a student at Brown University, I cross-registered for Industrial Design at Rhode Island School of Design, taught by Khipra. Without any artistic
