July 12th | International Day of Hope
Teach it. Plant it. Paint it. Share it. Shine it.Join the global movement to build a world powered by Hope.
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The Power of Hope
Hope is not just a feeling — it is measurable, teachable, and scalable.
The International Day of Hope, celebrated annually on July 12th, recognizes Hope as a powerful force for transforming lives, communities, and our world.
Established by global mental health leaders and formally recognized by the United Nations, the International Day of Hope is a call to action: to make Hope a public health priority and recognize it as a protective factor against violence, addiction, and suicide.
Hope is the strategy for a better future — and it starts with all of us.
Why Hope?
Hope is measurable and teachable.
Hope protects against depression, addiction, violence, and suicide.
Hope builds resilience, well-being, and positive change.
Hope is a public health priority.
How to Get Involved on July 12th?

Measure Your Hope

Plant a Sunflower for Hope

Create a Hope Spark

Teach One Hope Skill

Download the Parent’s Guide

Submit a Proclamation

Activate Your Workplace (Friday, July 11)

Paint a Hope Mural or Rock

Host or Join a Hope March or Rally

Tell Someone It’s the International Day of Hope
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Day of Hope (IDOH)?
The International Day of Hope is a global movement dedicated to sharing the science, stories, and strategies of Hope. It’s a day for individuals, communities, and cities to come together and activate hope as a skill.
Why does Hope matter?
Hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a teachable skill that builds resilience, strengthens mental health, and transforms communities. IDOH ensures everyone knows how to cultivate and sustain Hope daily.
How can I participate?
Whether you’re 1 person or a city of 1 million, these 10 actions are designed to scale — from sunflower seeds to city proclamations.
- Measure Your Hope
- Plant a Sunflower for Hope
- Create a Hope Spark
- Teach One Hope Skill
- Download Parent’s Guide
- Submit Proclamation
- Activate Your Workplace (July 11th)
- Paint a Hope Mural or Rock
- Host or Join a Hope March or Rally
- Tell Someone it’s the International Day of Hope
How can businesses, schools, or cities get involved?
Businesses can sponsor events or engage employees, schools can incorporate hope-based learning, and cities can issue proclamations recognizing IDOH as an official day. Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities! (activate@theshinehopecompany.com)
How can I stay updated?
Follow us at @ifredorg on social media, subscribe to our newsletter, or check our website for the latest updates, events, and ways to join the movement.
Ready to Get Involved?
Sign-up for updates as resources become available to ensure ALL know how to hope.
Together, we can build a world where every person has access to the skill of Hope.

Host or Join a Hope March or Rally
Bring people together — in the streets, at a park, or online — to stand for Hope. Carry sunflowers. Share stories. Invite speakers.
Post: “Marching for Hope in [City]. Join us!”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #MarchForHope

Tell Someone It’s the International Day of Hope
Call a friend. Message a colleague. Share what you’re hopeful about — for them or for the world.
Post: “It’s the International Day of Hope — and I’m hopeful for ______.”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #HopeStartsWithYou

Activate Your Workplace (Friday, July 11)
Unrealistic goals can create hopelessness.
Use the day to:
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- Reflect on whether workplace goals are realistic
- Measure team Hope Scores
- Celebrate meaningful progress
- Recognize a “Hope Champion” on your team
Post (on July 12): “Yesterday our team activated Hope by reflecting on our goals, our purpose, and each other. Hope is a skill — and we’re building it.”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #HopeAtWork

Paint a Hope Mural or Rock
Use art — sidewalk chalk, sunflowers, murals, or painted rocks — to create a visible spark of hope in your community.
Post: “Hope grows where we create it. Paint it forward. 🎨🌻”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #HopeInAction

Submit a Proclamation
Make it official. Ask your city, school, or state to recognize July 12 as the International Day of Hope formally.
Post: “We made Hope official in [Your City]!”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #DeclareHope

Download the Parent’s Guide to Hope
Hope begins at home. Use the Parent’s Guide to start conversations and strengthen family resilience.
Post: “Hope starts at home. We’re building it together.”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #HopeStartsWithYou

Teach One Hope Skill
Use the Hopeful Minds Overview to teach one lesson — at home, school, or community. Try a SHINE skill:
Stress Skills, Happiness Habits, Inspired Actions, Nourishing Networks, or Eliminating Challenges.
Post: “Here’s one way I activate Hope every day…”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #TeachHope

Plant a Sunflower for Hope
Plant one. Plant a garden. Plant a message. Hope is something we grow — together.
Post: “Planting Hope for a brighter world. 🌻 Who gives you Hope?”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #PlantHope

Create a Hope Spark
Hope isn’t just a feeling — it’s an action. Make a nourishing meal, send a kind message, tag someone who inspires you, or share your story.
Post: “I just created a Hope Spark by ____. How will you?”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #CreateSparks

Measure Your Hope
Take the 2-minute Snyder Hope Scale and reflect on what gives you purpose, direction, and momentum.
Post: “I just measured my Hope. Did you?”
#InternationalDayOfHope #IDOH2025 #LetsShineHope #Hope #HopeStartsWithYou