Born This Way Foundation and Experian Partner to Uplift Youth Voices Through Channel Kindness
June 23 2022 - 10:49AM
Business Wire
Support for Channel Kindness will continue to
build a safe space for storytelling, including their economic
experiences
Today, Born This Way Foundation (BTWF), co-founded by Lady Gaga
and her mother Cynthia Germanotta, announced a partnership with
Experian to further develop Channel Kindness, BTWF’s digital
storytelling and community engagement platform. The partnership
with Experian will encourage young people to share stories of
economic experience, equitable opportunity, and mental
wellness.
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“We’re thrilled to partner with Experian to encourage young
people to share stories and support one another in their wellness
journeys, financial wellness included,” said Maya Smith, Executive
Director of Born This Way Foundation. “We call Channel Kindness the
‘Kindest Corner of the Internet,’ and that corner – our platform –
is the perfect space for young people to share tips and inspire one
another to support all aspects of their wellness journeys.”
Channel Kindness is a digital platform that invites young people
and youth advocates to put compassion into action in their own
lives through community engagement and storytelling opportunities.
Channel Kindness is a safe space where individuals, organizations,
and educators can read and share their stories of resilience,
kindness, and bravery to both foster a sense of community and to
inspire others across the globe.
The year-round partnership will highlight opportunities for
young people to reflect on significant financial days throughout
the year, including:
- College graduation and financial transitions and
responsibilities surrounding this milestone
- #BeKind21 Campaign event focusing on the role kindness plays in
a person’s financial wellness
- Tax Day 2023 highlighting tools, resources and nonprofits that
support young people and their financial health
“Life transitions and the money matters that accompany them can
be stressful. We can all use a little kindness when it comes to
finances. Experian is proud to join Born This Way Foundation to
uplift the experiences of young people through financial health and
mental wellness. We look forward to seeing the stories of how our
partnership is creating a better tomorrow,” said Carol Urton,
senior director of corporate responsibility and sustainability for
Experian.
Experian is committed to financial inclusion and empowerment for
all. The company’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community globally
includes supporting transgender and non-binary consumers with the
name change process on their credit reports, and its weekly Twitter
#Creditchat addresses important financial topics such as Financial
Tips for Same Sex Couples and the LGBTQ+ Community. The partnership
with Born This Way Foundation is part of Experian’s United for
Financial Health initiative, which aims to empower and protect
consumers to improve their financial health through education and
action.
About Born This Way Foundation
Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and
her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports youth mental health and
works with young people to build a kinder and braver world. Through
high-impact programming, youth-led conversations, and strategic,
cross-sectoral partnerships, the Foundation aims to make kindness
cool, validate the emotions of young people, and eliminate the
stigma surrounding mental health. Learn how Born This Way
Foundation encourages people to practice kindness toward themselves
and their communities through its website bornthisway.foundation
and its storytelling platform Channel Kindness at
channelkindness.org.
About Experian
Experian is the world’s leading global information services
company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car,
to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting
with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage
their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial
control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter
decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and
organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.
We have 20,600 people operating across 43 countries and every
day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and
innovation to help all our clients maximise every opportunity. We
are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a
constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content
hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from
the Group.
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Media contacts:
Born This Way Foundation: BTWF@dkcnews.com Experian:
victoria.lim@experian.com
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