{"id":1296157,"date":"2026-03-29T17:35:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/finding-happy\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T23:45:17","slug":"finding-happy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/en\/finding-happy\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-repeated is-position-center-center\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;min-height:700px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1339927 size-full is-repeated\" style=\"background-position:0% 82%;background-image:url(https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/real_banner-edited-2.png)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"we-re-a-studio-in-berlin-with-an-international-practice-in-architecture-urban-planning-and-interior-design-we-believe-in-sharing-knowledge-and-promoting-dialogue-to-increase-the-creative-potential-of-collaboration\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Finding Happiness  <\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Through <em>*Finding Happy*<\/em>, the Albatross Foundation aims to bring to life its vision for an <strong>18th Sustainable Development Goal: \u201cRespect and Goodwill for Humanity and Beyond<\/strong>, <strong>\u201d<\/strong> dedicated to respect and kindness toward oneself, others, and the planet. From illustrated books to new digital and animated experiences, this project combines <strong>psychology, education, and innovation<\/strong> to help young people develop their self-confidence, well-being, and openness toward others. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db3ccc14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:216px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-2a0c06c8\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UNESCO Event : Finding Happy AIEdtech project\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VNBIKkgbyMg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:203px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-8d8f6610\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Happy: Learning to Feel Good About Yourself and Others<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/R1403D_LANGER-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1339955 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/R1403D_LANGER-1.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/albatrossglobal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/R1403D_LANGER-1-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Created by <strong>Professor Ellen Langer, a psychology professor at Harvard and a pioneer in mindfulness research<\/strong>, <em>*Finding Happy*<\/em> is an illustrated book for children ages 10 and up. Through a playful and accessible story, it gives them tools to <strong>get to know themselves better, live more fully in the present, build their self-confidence, and cultivate kindness toward themselves and others<\/strong>. <br\/><br\/>Inspired by the work of Ellen Langer, <em>*Finding Happy*<\/em> offers an approach to mindfulness based on <strong>curiosity, open-mindedness, and the ability to view situations from different perspectives<\/strong>. At the heart of the book is the <strong>GLADO<\/strong> approach <strong>\u2014Generous, Loving, Authentic, Direct, Open<\/strong> \u2014which encourages young people to approach life with empathy and authenticity. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make <em>*Finding Happy*<\/em> accessible to as many people as possible, the book has been translated into <strong>15 languages and formats, including sign language and Braille<\/strong>. It is also available as narrated flipbooks, offering a lively and interactive reading experience. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Currently available for purchase in French, English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish<\/strong> on our <a href=\"https:\/\/create2donate.org\/\">Create2Donate<\/a> platform, <em>Finding Happy<\/em> continues to pursue its goal of making wellness education accessible to young people around the world.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the video about Finding Happy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cbbbb372 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cherchez le bonheur - Un livre de Pr. Ellen Langer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RMYzW8bgAhU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finding Happy - A book by Pr Ellen Langer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qfT7C4LauoM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Launch Event at UNESCO to Share a Common Vision<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In October 2025, <em>Finding Happy<\/em> was officially launched at <strong>UNESCO headquarters in Paris<\/strong> during an event organized by the Albatross Foundation in partnership with Harvard University.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event brought together researchers, artists, educators, and civil society leaders to explore a common question: <strong>How can we place respect, kindness, and well-being at the heart of the education of future generations?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the book presentation, this event also served as an opportunity to open a dialogue on the proposal for a future <strong>18th Sustainable Development Goal: Respect and Goodwill for Humanity and Beyond<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an opportunity to remind ourselves that taking care of ourselves, understanding others, and respecting our planet are all essential aspects of a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Interactive Experience Powered by Delphi AI<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the <strong>2026 Cannes Film Festival<\/strong>, <em>Finding Happy<\/em> reached a new milestone with the unveiling of <strong>Professor Ellen Langer\u2019s digital twin<\/strong>, developed with the support of Delphi AI.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using artificial intelligence, this experience allows young people to interact with a digital representation of the professor and, through conversation, explore ideas drawn from her work on mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to <strong>extend the reading experience by offering a more personal and interactive experience<\/strong>, while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and the discovery of new perspectives.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Book to Screen: The First Attempts at an Animated Film<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if the illustrations from <em>*Finding Happy*<\/em> could, in turn, come to life?<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Albatross Foundation is now exploring this new creative direction with <strong>Hugo, a student at ISART Digital and an intern at the Foundation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the book&#8217;s original illustrations, Hugo created his first animation experiments, gradually bringing the characters and settings of <em>*Finding Happy*<\/em> to 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