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Happiness
Initiative
A social enterprise that translates the science of happiness and wellbeing into actions. They help people discover the choices they can make to improve their wellbeing and happiness through travel, games, introspection and film experiences.
What they do
1. Happiness Film Festival 2021
The Happiness Film Festival is the world’s first film festival that promotes happiness and well-being. Held in Singapore annually, it hopes to raise greater awareness on happiness and well-being through films and post-film dialogues.
2. Brown Bag Sessions
Through these virtual/in-person sessions, they hope to raise awareness on the science of wellbeing, as well as translate the research into programmes while building a tight-knit community.
3. "Screwed Up Moments" Podcast
Made in collaboration with Fabl Productions, Screwed Up Moments is a weekly podcast series that features stories of failures, struggles, adversity and resilience.
4. Schools and Corporate Workshops
They offer customised programmes, games and workshops to elevate the wellbeing of students and employees in Singapore.
5. Happiness Conference 2020
This conference provides a platform for people to share insights on choices that promote happiness, and inspire action to boost wellbeing.
Happiness Film Festival 2019
A Brown Bag session, 2019
Workshops for schools & children
"Screwed Up Moments" on Spotify
Happiness Conference, 2020
Happiness Film Festival 2021
The theme of 2021’s festival is “An Inclusive Journey Towards Happiness”, which shifts the focus of the discussions to vulnerable and marginalized groups.
We explore the issues faced by these groups through six international films, each paired with a local short film and followed by a dialogue with community leaders.
Happiness Film Festival 2021 Trailer
The power of happiness
Listen to our #CookieConversations with the founders of Happiness Initiative, Sherman and Simon, where they discuss about the inspiration behind Happiness Initiative, and what happiness really means to them.
Get involved!
Listen to their podcast!
Human and authentic stories of failures and redemption.
Volunteer!
The team is looking for passionate, volunteers who are willing to help facilitate conversations, events or engage with the community.
Collaborate with them!
Do reach out to them for partnerships, media, workshop opportunities!
