I’ve been a member of this group [the Kindness Pandemic] for the last month, and in my day job, I’m also the Head of the Facebook App. ... Every day, I am amazed by the incredible stories of kindness that I see happen in this group. Thank you Catherine for your dedication and sharing your heart with all of us by managing such an inspiring community. And thanks to all of you - all 550,000+ of you - who come together to share your stories with one another and make the world a better place. Right now more than ever, you remind us all that kindness is universal and transcends all borders. The Kindness Pandemic gives many—including myself—a reason to smile each day. Fidji Simo, Head of Facebook App
Come Together: Join The Kindness Pandemic Facebook group for your daily reminder that there is good in the world (even when you’re down to your last roll of toilet paper with no hope in sight). Members share heartwarming stories, like people putting friendly notes in elderly neighbours’ letterboxes offering help, and strangers anonymously leaving bags of groceries on the front steps of those who are struggling (toilet paper included). Marie Claire, 14 Mood Lifters to Brighten Your Day
About The Kindness Pandemic
The Kindness Pandemic was established on 14th March, 2020 by Dr Catherine Barrett, to support people who lives are impacted by COVID19. The group grew to 550,000+ members in two weeks. Kindness won't make Coronavirus go away, but it is making many people's lives easier and bringing people hope. The Kindness Pandemic is underpinned by principles of Intersectional Kindness, or how we look out for people who were doing it tough before COVID19 and because of COVID19. Read more about the Anatomy of Kindness here.
A year on: 550,000+ members, 28 million reactions, 330,000+ active members, 40+ campaigns, 100+ media articles, and a project team of 12 wonderful volunteers. A survey of our group members found 86% said that being a members of the Kindness Pandemic Facebook group improved their mental wellbeing - and in 2021 we were awarded the Most Uplifting Facebook Group in the World (see below).
A year on: 550,000+ members, 28 million reactions, 330,000+ active members, 40+ campaigns, 100+ media articles, and a project team of 12 wonderful volunteers. A survey of our group members found 86% said that being a members of the Kindness Pandemic Facebook group improved their mental wellbeing - and in 2021 we were awarded the Most Uplifting Facebook Group in the World (see below).
The Most Uplifting Facebook Group in the World!!!
mediarelease.pdfWe are thrilled that the Kindness Pandemic group was awarded the Most Uplifting Facebook Group in the World!! What an honour. For media release click here
Join in
Join our Facebook Group, set up a local group, start a campaign, volunteer, spread the word, contact us check out the links to these and our 40+ campaigns below.
Contact us
For more information please contact Campaign Founder and Director Dr Catherine Barrett by email at: director@celebrateageing.com or phone 0429 582 237.