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.
"Each letter written expresses that they mattered, that they were remembered, that someone on the other side of the country was thinking about them." - Arya Devanath #ChannelKindness #BeKind65
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 5d agoWith her nonprofit Memory Matters, this teen has sent over 1,600 letters to those with dementia. Here's how to join her in making a difference. #ChannelKindness #BeKind65 www.channelkindness.org/memory-matte...
Exciting news! 💛 #GenBeThere is a @shortyawards.bsky.social Impact Awards finalist in the Social Movement Campaign category! 🎉 Now, help us earn the Audience Honor! Vote daily through 10/13 + share your vote for an extra vote each day. 🗳️ VOTE: shortyawards.com/11th-impact/...
Together, our community has earned more than 100,000 Be There Certificates. 💛 Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing how #GenBeThere partners support young people. Join us by learning skills to Be There for yourself and others: www.betherecertificate.org?source
Youth Advisory Board member Jeremy reminds us that a simple check-in can help someone feel less alone. Reaching out can remind someone they’re cared for. 💖 Find mental health resources here: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/ #BeKind365 #SuicidePreventionMonth
💖🚨Today’s the day! 🚨💖 Applications for Born This Way Foundation’s 2027–2028 Global Youth Advisory Board close TONIGHT, September 30, at 11:59 PM ET! If you’re 15–24, there’s still time to apply. ✨ Learn more + apply: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
“Even if we’re not changing on the outside, we’re changing on the inside constantly…As long as I know the shape of my soul, I’ll be alright." -Margaret Garcia #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 2w agoAs Margaret hit a quarter-life crisis in her early 20s, she turned to 'Adventure Time' for life advice. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/when-cartoon...
Celebrating 10 years of #ChannelKindness with alum Amy Sun Yan! 💚 From building kindness into how she leads to extending that same care to herself, Amy reflects on the lessons she’s carried with her and how they continue to shape who she is today. #ChannelKindness10
We’re proud to share that our VP of Research + Evaluation, @drclaudiasantifer.bsky.social, is on the latest episode of the Health Psych Currents podcast! 🎙️ Check it out! 💖 societyforhealthpsychology.org/communicatio... @apadivision38.bsky.social
📣 One week left to apply! Applications for our 2027–2028 Youth Advisory Board are due September 30 at 11:59pm ET! 💖 If you’re ages 15–24 and interested in joining us, there’s still time to submit your application. Learn more + apply: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
"...we can all be part of a movement that turns connections into life-saving action, not just this month, but every day of the year." -Eve Bamber #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 3w agoThis Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, learn how you can take part in advocacy, social connection, and research to help save a life. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/suicide-prev...
In honor of #ChannelKindness' 10-year anniversary, here are 10 ways you can take kind action and help your community today! #ChannelKindness10 💚
10 Ways You Can Help Your Community Today - Channel Kindness
In honor of Channel Kindness’ 10-year-anniversary, here are 10 ways you can take action and help your community today! 1) Send Letters to Trans Youth via Point of Pride, an organization that helps tr...
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In celebration of our 10-year anniversary, we caught up with #ChannelKindness alumni to discover all of the exciting things they’ve been up to since being part of the program! 💚 #ChannelKindness10
Channel Kindness Reporters: Where Are They Now? - Channel Kindness
Ten years ago when our Channel Kindness program launched, we had a vision: train young people around the country to report on the kind, brave, resilient people and nonprofits doing good in their local...
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For a decade, @channelkindness.bsky.social has created space for young people to share their stories + build a kinder, braver world. 💚🌎 #ChannelKindness10 Read Emma Carroll’s reflection on the stories + young people who have shaped this community: www.channelkindness.org/10-years-of-...
Celebrating 10 Years of Channel Kindness and the Power of Young People - Channel Kindness
14,343 actions. 2,483 stories. 76 countries. That’s the impact one kind conversation or the decision to be vulnerable and open in sharing your story safely and honestly can have–not just on yourself o...
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Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 4w agoAs we celebrate 10 years of #ChannelKindness, Emma Carroll reflects on her journey and the young people who’ve made this community what it is today. 💚 #ChannelKindness10 Read Emma’s story: www.channelkindness.org/10-years-of-...
"When things get tough, I hope you look at your life like a sentence in a book. Your story isn’t over. There’s still so much story to go." -Michi Sosa
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · last mo.CW // suicidal ideation When her friend died by suicide, this young person got a semicolon tattoo in her honor. www.channelkindness.org/why-i-got-a-...
CW // Suicidal Ideation Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we’re sharing a reminder we hope you carry with you today + every day: You matter. You are loved. You are not alone. 💖 Find a list of mental health resources + evidence-based self-care tips: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/
We’re proud to support @outwardboundusa.bsky.social in launching #TheReset, a day to unplug from screens, step outside, and live the moments we usually just watch. Contribute to their goal of over 10 million hours of real-world connection. Learn more + sign up: bit.ly/sc-reset
The Reset — A National Day to Step Away and Reconnect
Join The Reset on September 26, 2026 and be part of a national movement helping young people trade screen time for real-world connection, time outdoors, and better mental well-being.
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CW // #SuicidePreventionMonth If today feels heavy, our Youth Advisory Board member Maja wants you to remember: You matter. You are not alone. You are loved. 💖 Find mental health resources + self-care tips at bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/. Take the #BeKind365 pledge at BeKind365.world.
"We don’t ask someone with a broken leg to justify why they’d rather not take the stairs. Sensory needs deserve the same quiet, uncomplicated respect." -Chris Paradisis #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · last mo.Here are 5 ways to normalize sensory needs: #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/sensory-needs/
Want to apply for our 2027–2028 Youth Advisory Board but need more information? Join a virtual info session to learn more including from current Youth Advisors! 📅 Sept. 1, 11 AM ET 📅 Sept. 9, 7 PM ET RSVP for one session: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
“Every time I’m hiking, I feel free. Free from electronic devices, thoughts, pressure, overthinking...and this freedom is the most important thing to me.” - Ana Beatriz Lopes de Souza #ChannelKindness
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 2mo agoFor Ana, hiking is one of the best ways to take care of her mind and body while also connecting with friends + the nature around her. This video was made possible by lululemon and created through Channel Kindness, a program by @btwfoundation.bsky.social.
"I started MIS because I couldn’t find the community I needed. So I built one where no student would be turned away." - Rhythm Bazari #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 2mo agoRhythm started Minorities in Stem (MIS) to bridge the opportunity gap in STEM. His nonprofit now supports 250k youth worldwide! #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 channelkindness.org/minorities-i...
Young people have always been at the forefront of creating positive change, and we want to learn from the next generation of leaders! 🌎✨ If you're between the ages of 15–24, apply to join our next Youth Advisory Board cohort today: bornthisway.foundation/advisory-boa...
APPLY: Join Our 2027-2028 Youth Advisory Board Cohort - Born This Way Foundation
We invite you to apply by filling out this Google Form application by the deadline of 11:59 pm ET on September 30, 2026.
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On our #PACSSummit blog, COO Rachel Martin and youth mental health advocate Livia Koh share insights on what happens when young people are empowered not just as beneficiaries of #philanthropy, but as decision-makers shaping where philanthropic dollars go. ⤵️
The Future of Philanthropy is Built With Young People, Not Just For Them
Livia Koh, Communications Intern, Born This Way Foundation, Rachel Martin, Chief Operations Officer, Born This Way Foundation
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Founded by Lady Gaga and Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, @btwfoundation.bsky.social is on a mission to engage and empower young people to build a better world that supports their mental health and wellbeing.
"The kindest and most accurate starting point with any autistic person is to treat them as an individual. "- Chris #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 2mo agoHere are 3 ways you can help break the stereotypes about autism. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/stereotypes-...
“…achievements are wonderful milestones, but they were never meant to carry the weight of our identity.” - Ajay #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhat happens when you finally get what you want? Ajay answers the question of "What next?" #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/dreams-come-...
Supporting young people’s mental health starts with empowering their voices + building supportive communities. Check out @drclaudiasantifer.bsky.social sharing actionable strategies for prevention on @teacherscollege.bsky.social’s Pursuing the Public Good podcast: www.tc.columbia.edu/digitalfutur...
There’s still time to support three @sxswedu.com PanelPicker sessions featuring members of our @btwfoundation.bsky.social community! 🫶 Click the link in each post in the thread below to visit the session’s PanelPicker page, then select the ❤️ icon to cast your vote. ⬇️
Born This Way Foundation@btwfoundation.bsky.social · 2mo ago🎉 Exciting news! Our panel, "The Science of Peer Support," has been selected for the #SXSWEDU 2027 Panel Picker! Help bring this conversation to the @sxswedu.com stage by voting ❤️: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
Young people need trusted adults who listen + partner with them to turn research into action. Our new commentary explores a model for meaningful youth-adult partnership, grounded in our work with Hopelab. Read more: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
"I continue to be driven by the belief that small interactions with nature can create powerful improvements in one’s quality of life." -Evan Johnson #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Channel Kindness@channelkindness.bsky.social · 2mo agoIn honor of his grandfather, who lives with PTSD, Evan created Ivan the Angelfish, which brings aquariums and aqua-education to over 5,000 seniors and students. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/ivan-the-ang...