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200,000 groups.

128 countries. All 50 states.

One theme: character.

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BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

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KENYA

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GLOBAL LIVESTREAM 

CHARACTER DAY

Character Day was a global day that ran annually for 6 years, from 2014-2019.

 

Each Character Day, millions around the globe in schools, companies, and homes gathered to watch short films, engage with discussion materials, and join a global livestream conversation about character -- the science behind how to develop strengths like grit, gratitude, self-control, curiosity, and creativity -- and why these strengths lead to more meaning, purpose and happiness. Character Day grew, in its final year, to having over 200,000 groups in 128 countries and all 50 states. We told everyone: we provide the films. We provide the discussion kits. You  create an event that works for you. Any size. Anywhere in the world.

Character Day was supported entirely by visionary foundations.

A middle school Character Day "bravery flashmob"

at Sarasota Military Academy, Florida.

Refinery29 Headquarters in New York City, like many companies,

held a Character Day happy hour.

Hong Kong made Character Day a city-wide event,

 with billboards across busses and streets, and government involvement.

CHARACTER DAY
FILMS


All of the Character Day films -- which were used to kick off each Character Day event -- are free and ready to stream. Each film comes with online discussion guides for different ages. We consider the film the appetizer. The conversation after the main course! When Character Day was in full production, we also offered hands-on discussion kits to all participants. 

The Adaptable Mind (10 mins)

The Making of a Mensch (11 mins)

30,000 Days (10 mins)

Dear Parent (2 mins)

Dear Student (2 mins)

THE SCIENCE OF CHARACTER

THE MAKING OF A MENSCH

GLOBAL LIVESTREAM

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The first Character Day, 2014 

Each Character Day, we put on an all-day livestream that featured the greatest minds from all different fields on the subject of character development. Events around the globe could tap into the livestream, and watch, listen, and ask questions in a free global Q&A conversation (long before the pandemic!).

 

Livestream speakers included scientists like Dr. Angela Duckworth, Dr. Martin Seligman, and Dr. Mark Brackett; educators like Randi Weingarten and Sal Khan; and artists, authors, and students of all ages.

Character Day 2019 

Character Day 2019 Invitation
01:22
Character Day Interview with Moby, Musician, Activist
14:59
Character Day Interview w/ Angela Duckworth
17:01
Private video
22:52
#CharacterDay2016 LiveCast Q&A with Martin Seligman
09:44
Character Day Global Q&A w/ Joe Beckman, interviewed by Makenzie Darling
23:34
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