About The International Day of Hope
On March 4, 2025, the United Nations adopted resolution A/79/.54 for the International Day of Hope.
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.
About iFred
iFred, a 501(c) (3) organization established in 2004, works to shine a positive light on mental health and eliminate stigma through prevention, research, and education. iFred is a pioneer in teaching Hope as a learnable skill and activates Hopeful Cities® in areas with a poverty rate of 20% or greater, and the Hopeful Minds® Programs in school districts where at least 20 percent of the children they serve come from families with incomes below the poverty line. iFred also works in all low and middle-income countries.
Support Our Mission to Teach Everyone the Skills to Hope
We believe that Hope is not just a feeling—it’s a skill that can be taught, shared, and scaled.
With your support, we empower youth, communities, and organizations to foster Hope through proven programs like Hopeful Minds and Hopeful Cities. Together, we can change the conversation around mental health and give people the tools they need to thrive.