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Smiley Movement | 11,829 followers on LinkedIn. We are a philanthropic project supported by the original Smiley brand. | Creativity for the Greater Good: Spotlighting Stories of Impact.

Smiley Movement is a platform for change committed to driving meaningful social impact by elevating the invaluable work of charities, organisations, and individuals dedicated to doing good.

Through articles and videos, Smiley Movement showcases creativity and innovation that sparks change.

Passionate Entrepreneur & investor, Dedicated Mentor & Seasoned Advisor empowering visionary founders with a goal to make the world a better place.

Jason Butcher

Managing Director Smiley Movement | We spotlight the change-makers protecting our planet & our communities

Lorna Milliken

Chief Executive officer at The Smiley Company (creator of the original Smileys). Philanthropist at Smiley movement.

Nicolas Loufrani

Partnerships and Campaign Manager @ Smiley Movement | Sales & Partnerships Manager @ MosaiQ Labs

Jonah Blackburn

It was such a pleasure for us to attend the 2024 The Global Youth Awards earlier this month. The awards celebrated young changemakers from around the world, recognising their extraordinary contributions to communities with impactful projects across key areas like Education, Environment, Empowerment, and Creativity. 💡🌱🎨 With performances and global participation, the event showcased the immense power of youth-led change. 🙌🌟 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebii2AKW #UNSDG #SDG17 #PartnershipsForTheGoals #YouthLeadership #Innovation #Sustainability #GlobalYouthAwards #WorldChildrensDay

Article 18 - Conscience, narrated by Vicky McClure MBE! Freedom of thought, conscience, and religion is a fundamental human right, as outlined in Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This article ensures that every individual has the right to explore and hold beliefs of their choosing—without fear of persecution. The English actress and model was honoured with an MBE for her outstanding contributions to both charity and drama. She has been a passionate advocate for dementia awareness, founding Our Dementia Choir and lending her support to organisations like the Alzheimer's Society and Teenage Cancer Trust . We all have a role to play in promoting human rights and supporting organisations that work tirelessly to protect them. Choose Love is one such organisation, providing vital support to displaced people and refugees around the world. You can make a difference by shopping the Choose Love clothing collection or donating whatever you can. Every contribution helps create a brighter, more inclusive world for everyone. Visit our website to learn more about how you can support this important cause. #FreedomOfReligion #RightToBelief #matchmakerforgood #smileymovement #chooselove #VickyMclure #forourfamilyhuman #wearealloriginal #UN #supportchooselove #lineofduty #thisisengland United Nations United Nations Human Rights

Happy Monday! As we begin another week of our campaign, we hope the films in our campaign have inspired you to take meaningful action in support of human rights. Putting the 'Family' into For Our Family Human is Article 16, narrated by Alexina Graham! This article promotes that everyone should have the right to marry and form a family, with the free and full consent of both parties, and that marriage should be based on equality and protection under the law. Alongside this campaign we have special edition clothing that all profits go to supporting the work of Choose Love , alternatively you can give directly by donating any amount on our website. #RightToMarriage #FamilyIsFundamental #matchmakerforgood #smileymovement #chooselove #AlexinaGraham #forourfamilyhuman #wearealloriginal #UN #supportchooselove

We're so proud of the Amputee Lionesses, the footballers who came fifth in the Women’s Amputee World Cup in Colombia! The team managed to raise £50,000 via their gofundme page to take them to South America for the Cup - and they came away with striker Annabel Kiki as top scorer in the tournament. Well done Lionesses! ⚽ #UNSDG #SDG10 #ReducedInequalities #Lionesses #WomensAmputeeWorldCup #football #AmputeeLionesses #WorldCup The England Amputee Football Association

Happy Friday! Today we have Article 15 of the For Our Family Human campaign and narrated by film and television actor Nicholas Pinnock. Nicholas Pinnock, known for his television and film roles in Marcella, Top Boy, For Life, and Django, is equally dedicated to philanthropy. As an ambassador for Mind UK, he advocates for culturally sensitive mental health care, particularly for the Black community, drawing from his own experiences. Actively inspired by his own experiences and those around him, Nicholas supports Wellbeing in the Arts , and has raised funds for Cancer Research UK (CRUK) through a 100 Push-Ups a Day challenge, Additionally, he has helped raise money for WightAID , which helps vulnerable people on the Isle of Wight. Article 15 affirms the importance of national identity for the protection of human rights, as nationality plays a key role in securing the enjoyment of rights like education, healthcare, and employment. Choose Love works hard to support refugees and displaced people by providing essential aid, advocating for their rights, and raising funds through donations and ethical products. For this campaign, we have a special edition collection with 100% of the proceeds go to Choose Love's mission. You can also make a donation of any amount on our website. Visit our website to learn more. #CitizenshipRights #HumanRights #matchmakerforgood #smileymovement #chooselove #NicholasPinnock #forourfamilyhuman #wearealloriginal #UN #supportchooselove #forlife #django

We visited BusinessGreen 's Net Zero Festival, where senior business executives, entrepreneurs, policy makers and campaigners came together to discuss how to help accelerate the net zero transition. We spoke to climate journalist lucy siegle about how we can encourage businesses to be more environmentally focused and how consumers can make more ethical purchases. #UNSDG #SDG9 #IndustryInnovationAndInfrastructure #SDG12 #ResponsibleConsumptionAndProduction #SDG13 #ClimateAction #NetZero #NetZeroFestival #Sustainability #Environment #EcoBusinesses

Last month, Smiley Movement visited the BusinessGreen Net Zero Festival and spoke to Rhian Sherrington FRSA, Founder / Head Coach , inspiring author and founder of the Women in Sustainability Network , a global women’s network of professionals leading the green transition in organisations and communities. We asked how we can harness our individual lives to impact our world for the better? #UNSDG #SDG9 #IndustryInnovationAndInfrastructure #SDG12 #ResponsibleConsumptionAndProduction #SDG13 #ClimateAction #NetZero #NetZeroFestival #Sustainability #WomenInSustainability

Model and entrepreneur, Sabrina Dhowre Elba reads Article 13 in our For Our Family Human Campaign. Article 13 focuses on the right to freedom of movement and residence within a country, as well as the right to seek asylum in other countries. As a Canadian national Sabrina Dhowre Elba, model and dedicated activist, serves as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) , focusing on empowering rural women and girls and addressing climate change. She is an ambassador for mothers2mothers , a patron of the UK domestic abuse charity S.T.O.R.M., and co-founded The Elba Hope Foundation with her husband Idris Elba to support young creatives. Also with her husband, they created the Walk a Mile in My Shoes charity collection with Christian Louboutin, aiding organisations for children in Africa and the arts, while also collaborating with Conservation International and Farm Africa on sustainable ventures. Keep an eye out for the rest of the films out on TikTok, Instagram and our website. All profits from the clothing collection will go to supporting refugees and the work of Choose Love . #FreedomToTravel #RightToReturn #matchmakerforgood #smileymovement #chooselove #forourfamilyhuman #wearealloriginal #UN #sabrinaelba #supportchooselove United Nations United Nations Human Rights

Welcome to a new week of our For Our Family Human campaign! We're excited to announce the release of Articles 11 to 15, which will be shared daily on our TikTok and Instagram. We’re kicking off this week with Article 11 - Fair Trial, narrated by the talented actor Rudy Pankow. This article emphasises the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty, which is a great fit to be narrated by Rudy Pankow if you are familiar with his character 'JJ' in the Netflix series Outer Banks. While Rudy's character embodies a rebellious spirit, the actor is committed to charity, leveraging his platform to raise awareness on critical issues such as mental health and racial injustice. Stay connected with us for the latest film releases on TikTok, Instagram, and our website. Plus, don’t forget to check out the Choose Love collection—every purchase supports refugees! 💖✨ #InnocentUntilProvenGuilty #FairTrialRights #matchmakerforgood #smileymovement #chooselove #forourfamilyhuman #wearealloriginal #UN #supportchooselove #outerbanks #Netflix United Nations UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency United Nations Human Rights

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