Supporting student 'Upstanders' to
end bullying, save lives and build kinder communities!

What is the
Be a Friend Project?

The BAFP is a "kids for kids" nonprofit supporting student Upstanders (from kindergarten through college) working to end bullying, save lives and build kinder communities using empathy, education and the Arts. Our national Teen Kindness Board helps guide new initiatives and programming. The signature Friend Mail Program delivers surprise peer support with empathetic words and art to survivors of severe bullying to help them stay strong and know they are not alone. School and community-based Kindness Clubs celebrate and cultivate acts of bullying prevention and kindness activism.

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BAFP Blog

2026 Walkathon To End Bullying Recap! 👟💜

Event Recap by BAFP Marketing & Media Coordinator Daniel Simpson The Be A Friend Project's 2026 WALKATHON TO END BULLYING was held on October 10th (during National Bullying Prevention Month!) at Westchester Community College, NY! 💯💕 Thank you to everyone who pledged, sponsored and attended. The flagship walk's location isn’t a place people happen upon and decide to join in... every walker, volunteer, Kindness Ambassador, singer, speaker, student Upstander made the trip on p

BAFP In the News

BAFP Announces NEW Special Advisors Council 🎉

Announcing an exciting milestone honoring our 10th anniversary: the launch of our NEW SPECIAL ADVISORS COUNCIL! We proudly welcome six inaugural members, each of whom has generously offered the strength of their name, voice, and professional reputation to amplify our youth-led movement for bullying prevention and kindness activism!