OUR MISSION IN 2024
OUR GOAL IS TO REACH 1 MILLION HUGS ACROSS AMERICA
OUR MISSION IN 2020
OUR GOAL IS TO REACH 1 MILLION HUGS ACROSS AMERICA
INSPIRE HUMAN CONNECTION
The ihug Movement campaign is to inspire human connection and spread joy in the world during a time when the narrative that is running is one of polarization and disconnect due to political tensions. What we know and have seen throughout history is when tragedy strikes in our country or the world, people come together despite political affiliation, race, religion, or ethnicity. We love and support another through crisis.
THIS IS ONE OF THOSE TIMES!
Impacts are felt way beyond politics. “Research shows that polarization is affecting families, workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and religious organizations, stressing the very fabric of our society.
We are segregated in our communities
Our political culture is more and more antagonistic
We judge and loathe members of other political parties
Our families are being undermined
Our physical health is suffering
We are less likely to help each other out
We are more and more stressed out…”
ZAID JILANI, JEREMY ADAM SMITH | MARCH 4, 2019 | Greater Good Magazine, March 2019
“We need 4 hugs a day for survival.”
“We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance.”
We need 12 hugs a day for growth.”
We need 16 hugs a day for transformation.”