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.
The Godney Gathering Crew were helping out at a festival that took place on 14th and 15th July and during the awful weather – the car park and festival site were very muddy. Sue Daniells told me “The crew got hold of tractors and ensured all of the attendees that needed it got a tow […]
“When I was 17 my therapist had a box of plastic toy animals on the table. One day I must have been staring at them because she suddenly asked me ‘which animal do you feel like?’ I must admit that at the time it felt like a strange question, but I didn’t feel able to
“I’m a trans guy raising money for my top surgery and I set up a gofundme last week. I’ve had lots of friends share or donate generously but also so many strangers! I’ve been overwhelmed by kindness and support and I think it’s so lovely how people have come together for me, especially as a
“My husband and I saw a woman in the street who was visibly distressed about something. We went to talk to her and discovered that she had come to the area to take up a job, but the place where she was going to work was closed. We let her stay with us for a
Thank you so much to Susie, Kim, Shivonne and all the team for having me as one of their speakers at KindFest this year! I can’t really express just how exciting it was and how honoured I felt to be part of it. I have been an attendee each year since the first KindFest back
What I love most about KindFest is that the speakers are doing such a wide range of things, all connected to kindness. From authors to activists to researchers to business people to TV and radio presenters to charity founders (and more). The Kindness in Education awards and Our Dementia Choir will no doubt have me
“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
“The librarian at my school, Caroline Wheelhouse, is probably one of the most overlooked people in the faculty. She has set up numerous after school clubs, including a very successful feminism society which has seen many school policies challenged to the appreciation and benefit of the student body. She is also training our very own
“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
