"Kindness doesn’t erase hardship, but it can soften it." - Vivian Ho #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
As she grew up with less, Texas teen Vivian founded All The Same, an organization to remind underserved children that they are seen, valued, and cared for. Here's how you can join her global network of volunteers: #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/all-the-same/
From Growing Up With Less to Giving Back More - Channel Kindness
I grew up learning how to live with less: less money, less certainty, and less time to focus on school. When my family moved to the United States, Texas, Pflugerville became our home. We shared a smal...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
"Kindness doesn’t erase hardship, but it can soften it." - Vivian Ho #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"We’ve watched grandmothers who haven’t spoken in months suddenly sing along to familiar songs." - Aani Nagaiah #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
There’s power in music. This Arizona teen hosts musical + artistic workshops in memory care facilities through her nonprofit, Our Ode to You, bringing connection and joy to residents. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/the-violin-t...
The Violin That Remembered - Channel Kindness
I walked into the memory care facility clutching my flute, nervous energy making my palms sweat. I was just a high school student trying to do something meaningful, unsure if anyone would even want to...
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February 25, 2026 at 7:14 PM
"We’ve watched grandmothers who haven’t spoken in months suddenly sing along to familiar songs." - Aani Nagaiah #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"...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
This Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, learn how you can take part in advocacy, social connection, and research to help save a life. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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How Youth Are Leading the Suicide Prevention Charge Through Social Connection - Channel Kindness
*Content Warning: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis T...
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September 21, 2026 at 7:14 PM
"...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
"...stories aren’t meant to be polished or perfect—they’re meant to be honest, even if that honesty is a little messy." - Diya Mankotia #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
What we follow on social media makes a difference for our mental health. Here's how this teen unfollowed perfection. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Unfollow Perfectionism - Channel Kindness
For the longest time, I believed the phrase “You are what you consume” applied only to the food I ate. But over time, I’ve realized that it’s not just what we put into our bodies that shape us—it’s wh...
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September 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"...stories aren’t meant to be polished or perfect—they’re meant to be honest, even if that honesty is a little messy." - Diya Mankotia #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"Even on your hardest days, connection is still possible. Kindness is always there..." - Tanya #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
This one small act of kindness at the train station completely shifted Tanya's entire day. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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The Day a Stranger Reminded Me I Wasn't Invisible - Channel Kindness
There are days where you’re holding yourself together with the last bit of energy you have, and for me, this was one of those days. I had been pushing through a flare-up, running errands, trying to lo...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:31 PM
"Even on your hardest days, connection is still possible. Kindness is always there..." - Tanya #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"Time and time again, I’ve been reminded that when you step up to help others, people show up to help you too. Kindness has a way of multiplying." - Jordan #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Meet Restoring Rainbows, a youth-led nonprofit that has donated 15,000+ school supplies across 42 countries, spreading the joy and warmth of art. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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How This Teen Artist Is Transforming Trash Into Joy - Channel Kindness
From a young age, I’ve always known the value of art. I would spend my weekends painting masterpieces stroke by stroke, building cities, worlds, and landscapes. As I grew older the importance of art b...
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August 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Time and time again, I’ve been reminded that when you step up to help others, people show up to help you too. Kindness has a way of multiplying." - Jordan #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"I’m learning that Black joy is also slowing down and appreciating the profound beauty of every path and just giving my support all the way." - Precious Nwosu #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Growing up as a Black woman + a first daughter, Precious was taught that love means sacrifice + pressure. But as her relationship with her sister grew, so did her shift in perspective. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/what-i-learn...
What I Learned About Black Joy When I Stopped Pushing Someone I Love - Channel Kindness
Growing up, my life was a to-do list. From school clubs to volunteering at NGOs, and later interning at radio stations, my days were built around checklists, deadlines, and goals. Every task was a cha...
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February 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"I’m learning that Black joy is also slowing down and appreciating the profound beauty of every path and just giving my support all the way." - Precious Nwosu #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"I honor Black history by being kinder to myself...By choosing joy, not because it’s easy, but because it’s deserved." -Shivank Pandey #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
In this #BlackHistoryMonth love letter to himself, this young person shares ways others can celebrate all year long, too: "Take up space without apology." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/a-love-lette...
Black History Month as a Love Letter to My Younger Self - Channel Kindness
Dear younger me, I wish you could see how proud you become. I know there were moments when you felt unsure when you wondered if you were enough, or if your joy needed to be smaller to fit into certai...
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March 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
"I honor Black history by being kinder to myself...By choosing joy, not because it’s easy, but because it’s deserved." -Shivank Pandey #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"The kindest and most accurate starting point with any autistic person is to treat them as an individual. "- Chris #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Here are 3 ways you can help break the stereotypes about autism. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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“You Don’t Seem Autistic” + Other Stereotypes About Autism - Channel Kindness
One of the least kind things we can do is hand someone a mould of what we expect them to be and then look at them with confusion when they don’t fit it. Autistic people are handed a lot of moulds. We’...
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August 25, 2026 at 7:18 PM
"The kindest and most accurate starting point with any autistic person is to treat them as an individual. "- Chris #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
This Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, learn how you can take part in advocacy, social connection, and research to help save a life. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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How Youth Are Leading the Suicide Prevention Charge Through Social Connection - Channel Kindness
*Content Warning: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis T...
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September 21, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, learn how you can take part in advocacy, social connection, and research to help save a life. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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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
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
September 25, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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
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
From poetry to powerful conversations, our Kindness in Action event in NYC was a beautiful reminder of what's possible when we center young people's leadership and build solutions together. 💚 #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 #KindnessInCommunity @btwfoundation.bsky.social
NYC showed us the power of Kindness in Action! 🗽💖
Thank you to each young leader, advocate, and partner who joined together to uplift youth action, spark meaningful conversations on mental health, and co-create community-driven solutions.
📸: @/chriscapturesitall
Thank you to each young leader, advocate, and partner who joined together to uplift youth action, spark meaningful conversations on mental health, and co-create community-driven solutions.
📸: @/chriscapturesitall
October 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
From poetry to powerful conversations, our Kindness in Action event in NYC was a beautiful reminder of what's possible when we center young people's leadership and build solutions together. 💚 #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 #KindnessInCommunity @btwfoundation.bsky.social
"Access to information should be a universal right." - Sreelasya Polavarapu and Ridhi Gutta #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Built on the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their highest ambitions, these teens created a free STEM opportunity hub for students worldwide. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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Virginia Students' STEM Outreach Initiative Reaches 300,000 Across 60+ Countries - Channel Kindness
We watched opportunity pass our peers by, and we refused to let the system define our potential. This realization was not an abstract concept; it was a deeply personal frustration shared by two ambiti...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"Access to information should be a universal right." - Sreelasya Polavarapu and Ridhi Gutta #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"Through music, I’ve come to accept that while the human condition is a beautiful disaster, she isn’t unique. Finding community and building empathy makes life worth living..." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Through music, Ose learned the power of storytelling. "As young adults, our stories have merit," they said. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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The Lessons Music Can Teach Us - Channel Kindness
Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you Paramore is my favorite band. I wish I had a better story for how I discovered them, but instead I’ll be honest. The first Paramore song I heard was “That’...
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August 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"Through music, I’ve come to accept that while the human condition is a beautiful disaster, she isn’t unique. Finding community and building empathy makes life worth living..." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"Anyone can be part of the solution, and access to proper training can directly impact survival rates." - Sharika Dhar #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
CPR is a vital skill, but the practice mannequins are based on only male anatomy. This teen aims to solve this gender gap to save lives. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/closing-the-...
This Student Is Closing the CPR Gender Gap To Save Lives - Channel Kindness
Last October, I had the extraordinary opportunity to speak at Être Girls live TED-Ed event in New York City about an issue that does not receive enough attention: CPR equity for women. The opportunity...
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June 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
"Anyone can be part of the solution, and access to proper training can directly impact survival rates." - Sharika Dhar #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"Home-cooked meals can feel like a hug, especially when they’re made by someone who cares for you." -Kennadi Harris #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Want to connect with a loved one despite being physically apart? Take tips from Kennadi, who started a virtual cookbook club with her sister! #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/virtual-cook...
Connected Through Food: Two Sisters Share Joy Through Virtual Cookbook Club - Channel Kindness
They say the key to anyone’s heart is through food, and I can’t say I disagree. Food can act as the catalyst for connection, carrying us through the big and small moments of our lives. From celebratio...
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March 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
"Home-cooked meals can feel like a hug, especially when they’re made by someone who cares for you." -Kennadi Harris #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"Taekwondo anchored me, because no matter how messy the week felt, class had a beginning and end with progress throughout." - Rohan #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Rohan started taekwondo in 8th grade and got his black belt in high school. But he wasn't alone. His family joined him every step of the way. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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How Taekwondo Helped My Mental Health - Channel Kindness
I started taekwondo in eighth grade because I wanted a physical activity that would also improve my self-discipline. My sister wanted to come with me, and my mom came, too. However, I was surprised to...
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March 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
"Taekwondo anchored me, because no matter how messy the week felt, class had a beginning and end with progress throughout." - Rohan #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...
Reflect, write, and celebrate stories of resilience + growth. 📝💚 RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...
October 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...
Reflect, write, and celebrate stories of resilience + growth. 📝💚 RSVP: www.channelkindness.org/the-storytel...
"Mental health isn't about being happy all the time; it’s about making space for all your feelings without judging them." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
If the world feels overwhelming or you just need to take a pause, here are 7 survival tools Abhinav has utilized as a teen: #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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7 Mental Health Tips I Swear By as a Teenager in the 21st Century - Channel Kindness
Let’s be real. Being a teenager today is like juggling fire while riding a unicycle—on a tightrope—during a thunderstorm. Between the endless pressure to “be someone,” social media that never sleeps, ...
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August 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"Mental health isn't about being happy all the time; it’s about making space for all your feelings without judging them." #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Join us on Thursday, 10/30 at 7PM ET for our virtual #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club writing workshop. 💚📝🍂
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October 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Join us on Thursday, 10/30 at 7PM ET for our virtual #ChannelKindness Storytellers Club writing workshop. 💚📝🍂
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"Even small acts of kindness can bring comfort, hope, and a sense of connection during some of life’s most challenging moments." - Lali Solis #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
After losing her dad to cancer, this teen created Heartfelt Healing to primarily focus on distributing mental health care packages for patients + families in hospitals. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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After Her Own Loss, This Teen Helps Others Cope With Grief - Channel Kindness
I founded Heartfelt Healing after caring for my father during his battle with stage 4 cancer. Following his passing on Christmas Day in 2021, I began developing a program centered on providing comfor...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
"Even small acts of kindness can bring comfort, hope, and a sense of connection during some of life’s most challenging moments." - Lali Solis #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Creating a kinder, more inclusive world starts with listening. 💖 In this #ChannelKindness story, Youth Advisory Board alum Oluwaferanmi reflects on disability, mental health, and how we can make support more accessible for everyone.
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July 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Creating a kinder, more inclusive world starts with listening. 💖 In this #ChannelKindness story, Youth Advisory Board alum Oluwaferanmi reflects on disability, mental health, and how we can make support more accessible for everyone.
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#DisabilityPrideMonth
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"Black history is not behind us, it is alive in us...It is happening now. And it is something to be proud of.” -Nelson Enemakwu John #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
Black history is not behind us; it is alive in us. Every February, Nelson and his community celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. Here's how last month taught him to be proud of his history. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/february-tau...
February Taught Me How To Be Proud Of My Blackness - Channel Kindness
Every February, something shifts in the room. In my community, we don’t let Black History Month pass quietly, We gather, we talk, we remember, we celebrate, we ask hard questions, and we sit with hone...
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March 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
"Black history is not behind us, it is alive in us...It is happening now. And it is something to be proud of.” -Nelson Enemakwu John #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"It's important that you take care of yourself for both the longevity of your health and the larger health of your advocacy movement.” -Christie Schmiemann and Jo Lew #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
As youth continue to advocate for issues they care about, mental health therapist Christie Schmiemann and advocate Jo Lew share how to navigate one's mental health and burnout. #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
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How To Balance Mental Health and Advocacy - Channel Kindness
We have always been told that life is a marathon, not a sprint. Activism, advocacy, and mental health operate in a very similar way. While activism gives individuals a sense of purpose, connectivity, ...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
"It's important that you take care of yourself for both the longevity of your health and the larger health of your advocacy movement.” -Christie Schmiemann and Jo Lew #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
"Give yourself permission to be gentle" - Malavika #ChannelKindness #BeKind365
If you're a college freshman, check out these tips from a college senior to help you start your year! #ChannelKindness #BeKind365 www.channelkindness.org/first-year-m...
First-Year Mindset From a University Senior - Channel Kindness
Freshman move-in season is officially here. As a university senior, I remember how much of a roller-coaster freshman year was, with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Here are five things yo...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"Give yourself permission to be gentle" - Malavika #ChannelKindness #BeKind365