The KIND Foundation will connect one million students through a new technology platform called "Empatico"

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nontraditional approach to philanthropy, which often personifies KIND's name and embodies its longstanding mission to elevate kindness and empathy. Like KIND's other social impact commitments, Empatico is inspired by the early experiences of KIND founder Daniel Lubetzky.

"My heritage as the son of a Holocaust survivor and a Mexican immigrant have shown me what happens when people don't develop an appreciation for difference. That's why KIND has always strived to help people discover each other's humanity," says Lubetzky, Founder and CEO of KIND and President of The KIND Foundation. "Empatico is the most assertive step we've taken to realize this mission. Our hope is that this tool expands boundaries of understanding for the next generation of leaders so that they are prepared to tackle the world's problems together."

Leading technologists, passionate teachers and global education experts collaborated to develop the beta version, which is accessible at Empatico.org. Now teachers are invited to test the tool, share feedback, and help optimize it for their classroom needs.

Unlike other virtual exchange tools, Empatico is specifically designed for 8-10-year-olds. According to George Khalaf, the Executive Director of Empatico, this age range represents a unique opportunity.

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