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Launched by pop star Lady
Gaga and
her mother Cynthia Germanotta in 2012, the foundation aims
to strengthen young people’s emotional and mental well-being
through various programs and resources.
The organization’s
Channel Kindness digital platform empowers young people to
share how they are choosing kindness in their communities.
As the United States grapples with a pandemic and systemic
racism, the foundation will host its third #BeKind21 campaign
in September. The challenge asks participants to pledge to
create a kinder world with
21 days of action –– the length of time it takes to build a habit.
Global Citizen spoke
with Born This Way Foundation Executive Director Maya Smith
about how the organization is working to ensure young people
prioritize their mental health. |