Why this matters
We are accelerating the scale, scope and reach of support to communities by creating and expanding open-source materials for bullying prevention, positive school climate and student and teacher mental health.
50%
Slightly more than 50% of youth of color reported experiencing severe to moderate anxiety. Source: State of Mental Health for Youth of Color 2022 by the AAKOMA Project.
37%
37% of students reported that their mental health was not good most or all of the time during the pandemic. Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
33%
33% of teens surveyed say that they have been bullied in the past year. Source: The Choose Kindness Project Survey, conducted by Ipsos 2022.
Leveraging Lions Quest to create impact
Lions Quest is a comprehensive and universal, evidence-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program with strong experience in inclusive and antibullying resources. As part of The Choose Kindness Project (TCKP), and thanks to support from TCKP, the Lions Quest SEL program is continuing to expand with new antibullying resources to be used in school and at home, revised service-learning models, enhanced whole-school positive climate building resources and more.
The program is expected to reach hundreds of schools and impact thousands of young people and caring adults through outreach, resource development and implementation, engagement of parents and community-based partners and volunteer service activities. Resources are available in English only.
Tangible impact
Our collaborations
The Choose Kindness Alliance
Guided by 20+ leading members of the alliance, The Choose Kindness Alliance is dedicated to inspiring a more inclusive world where all young people feel empowered to be themselves and feel safe to create the futures they imagine. Visit the Choose Kindness Project website for expert resources, including toolkits for parents and caregivers.
Digital Wellness Lab
The Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School (the Lab) seeks to help our children grow up healthy, smart and kind in today’s immersive digital environment. The Lab conducts research and works across industries to develop evidence-based guidance to encourage technology leaders to build a healthier media ecosystem for youth — from infants to young adults. Visit the Lab’s website to view the Family Digital Wellness Guide and more resources.
Harvard Making Caring Common
Making Caring Common, a project of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, supports adults in raising children who care for others and the common good, and who are committed to justice. Visit the MCC’s website to access resources for families and educators.
Get Involved
If you have questions, require additional information about The Choose Kindness Project or want to learn more about getting involved, please reach out to Lions Quest.
