The purpose of the Emotional Literacy Campaign is to ensure all children develop the vital life-skills of emotional literacy.

To achieve this we are taking the following steps:

Seed Money: We are raising an initial $50,000 to launch the campaign, hire the team and acquire the databases, mailing lists, technology support and key alliances necessary to initiate the campaign.

Launch Fund: Next a major fund-raising will be initiated to build the resource chest of $500,000 from which to drive the million signature campaign, media and lobbying efforts.

Media Strategy: We will orchestrate a media campaign that will make Emotional Literacy a household phrase and bringing these benefits to families across the nation and world.

Benefits Research: Importantly, we will also launch a solid research study to prove the social and economic benefits of Emotional Literacy as a foundational element to a healthy society.

Policy Impact: Finally, the national campaign will result in legislative and institutional advocacy in Washington intended to move the policy makers towards advocating for Emotional Literacy education at home and in school.

About the Campaign for Emotional Literacy

Allies committed to a healthy future

The Emotional Literacy Campaign is a not-for-profit initiative driven by a group of parents and their organizations committed to raising a healthy new generation. The initiative is under the auspices of a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit called "Six Seconds EQ Network" an all donations are tax deductible (check the credibility of this organization on GuideStar).

The Emotional Literacy Campaign was initiated by Ayman Sawaf, a father, businessman and author. Mr Sawaf began promoting emotional literacy in 1989 by creating the Foundation for Education and Emotional Literacy (FEEL). The co-chair of the project is Joshua Freedman, a father and a leading expert on emotional intelligence training and development.

The Emotional Literacy Campaign will gather one million signatures from across the social spectrum of parents, celebrities, business leaders, teachers, therapists, judges, and concerned individuals -- all of whom are committed to bringing Emotional Literacy to the next generation.

A compiled petition with individual comments will be presented to representatives in the US Government, the United Nations, and in all nations with over 1000 signatories requesting funding and support for emotional literacy research and education.

In addition to the million signature drive, the Emotional Literacy Campaign will raise public awareness through extensive media outreach, sponsor outcome research, and lobby for political action.

Credits:

ABC of Emotions video

Director and Editor - Gwendolyn Dearborn
Music - Ayman Sawaf
Producer - Rowan Gabrielle
Streaming - Thomas Hardman

FEEL.org

Design - Inspire Design
Design Support - Mikaele Holzer

The campaign is non-sectarian, politically neutral, and is not endorsing any particular legislation nor curriculum. Rather, we are raising awareness of the value of emotional literacy and advocating for our public servants to meet this pressing need.

The campaign is sponsored by:


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