OUR STORY

Building wellbeing in every classroom

Growing With Gratitude started with one teacher, one classroom, and a belief that gratitude could change everything. Since then it has reached 1,205 schools across 80 countries.

1,205

Schools involved

1 million+

Young people reached

Countries reached

MEET THE FOUNDER

Ash Manuel

Growing With Gratitude was founded by Ash Manuel, a former primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience in education and mental wellbeing.

What started as a classroom idea - that teaching gratitude, kindness and empathy could genuinely protect children's mental health - has grown into a globally recognised program that has been used by schools, sports clubs and organisations across 80 countries.

Ash is a world-renowned speaker, author and wellbeing advocate. He hosts the Positive Education Podcast and has worked with research partners at the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide to ensure GWG is evidence-informed.

"When we teach children to notice what's good in their world, we give them a tool they'll carry for life."

- Ash Manuel, Founder

AuthorPodcast Host20+ Years in EducationGlobal Speaker

WHAT DRIVES US

Three things we believe

Wellbeing is a right, not a reward

Every child deserves access to social and emotional learning regardless of their background, school size or geography. GWG exists to make that a reality.

Joy is the engine of learning

When students genuinely enjoy wellbeing activities, the lessons stick. That's why every GWG resource is designed to be as fun as it is meaningful.

Teachers change the world

We build for the people who show up every day for young people. GWG HQ is designed to make wellbeing easy, joyful and effective for every educator.

Ready to bring this to your school?

Growing With Gratitude has worked with 1,205 schools across 80 countries. Use GWG HQ to plan, teach and track wellbeing every week.