What World Happiness Foundation does

World Happiness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Florida (headquartered at 10275 Collins Avenue, Miami) that operates a global ecosystem for happiness and well-being education, community building, and policy advocacy. Its activities span an integrated portfolio: the World Happiness Academy (a digital learning and certification platform offering programs such as the Chief Well-Being Officer certification, Gross Global Happiness curriculum at the UN University for Peace, and Schools of Happiness curriculum), the World Happiness Fest (annual events including World Happiness Week, summits such as Power of Belonging and Gross Global Happiness Summit, Conscious Kids Fest, and a Digital Summit), a community network of 80+ Global Agoras across 40+ countries on every continent, and supporting platforms such as the World Happiness Observatory, HappinessXChange community platform, Global Pain & Trauma Map, Time Bank, and the Meta Pets World mobile app launched June 2026.

The Foundation serves five primary customer segments on a horizontal basis: educators and educational institutions (teacher trainings in emotional intelligence, school transformation programs), healthcare professionals and hospitals (Hospitals of Happiness program at SUS São Paulo, Dhulikhel Hospital Nepal, Hospital Universitario del Valle), business and corporate leaders (Chief Well-Being Officer certification, Enterprises of Happiness program, partnerships with Google, Deloitte, Zoom), government officials and policymakers (Cities of Happiness, Gross Global Happiness policy advocacy), and individual changemakers (Discovery Expeditions priced $3,500-$6,818 to Bhutan, Thailand, Costa Rica Blue Zone, and India; Academy memberships with freemium webinars and paid certifications; community participation through Agoras). Its 2050 mission is '10 billion free, conscious, and happy people,' backed by UN Consultative Special Status and flagship partnerships with UNESCO, OECD, UN University for Peace, and the GNH Centre Bhutan.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring membership and certification fees (Academy), one-time expedition payments, corporate sponsorships and customized programs, ticketed events and workshops, and tax-deductible donations. GTM is multi-channel: event-driven (World Happiness Week reaching 10M+ people, 160,000 attendees), community-led (80+ Agoras with certified practitioner networks), and direct-to-consumer (Academy, Discovery Expeditions, mobile app). Marketing leverages UN institutional credibility, marquee corporate partner visibility, content (Happy to Hear You podcast, blog), and a multilingual social presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and podcast channels.

Name

World Happiness Foundation

Legal name

World Happiness Foundation Inc.

Website

https://worldhappiness.foundation

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Happiness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a global happiness and well-being ecosystem — including the World Happiness Academy (certifications and courses), World Happiness Fest and Week events, an 80+ Agora community network across 40+ countries, and Discovery Expeditions — serving educators, healthcare leaders, corporate executives, policymakers, and individual changemakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Well-being Education and Community Programs

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Wellness & Resilience Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Workplace Wellness & Wellbeing Education (EDAAAHAN), Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education (EDAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Happiness education
• Well-being programs
• Positive psychology certification
• Community well-being
• Experiential travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Academy Memberships and Certifications: Annual memberships providing access to courses, webinars, certificates, and the Fest. Certificate programs include Chief Well-Being Officer, Positive Psychology Practitioner, and Coaching certifications.
2. Discovery Expeditions: Fee-based experiential travel programs to Bhutan, Costa Rica Blue Zone, and India. Bhutan expedition priced at $5,495 (Super Early Bird), Costa Rica at $3,500 total.
3. Events and Workshops: Weekly webinars and workshops, summits (Belonging Summit, Gross Global Happiness Summit), and World Happiness Week events.
4. Corporate Programs and Sponsorship: Customized corporate well-being programs, technology partnerships, and event sponsorships. Partners include Google, Deloitte, Zoom for brand awareness and lead generation.
5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the goal of 10 billion happy people by 2050.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

World Happiness Foundation operates a comprehensive ecosystem for happiness and well-being transformation, delivering educational programs, certification courses, large-scale events, community chapters, and experiential travel through the World Happiness Academy, World Happiness Fest, and Ecosystems of Happiness initiatives (Schools, Cities, Hospitals, and Enterprises of Happiness). The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with UN Consultative Special Status and pursues a mission of 10 billion free, conscious and happy people by 2050.

Product overview

World Happiness Foundation operates as a comprehensive ecosystem for happiness and well-being, comprising multiple interconnected programs and platforms. The core offerings include: World Happiness Academy (educational platform with certificates and courses), World Happiness Fest (events division hosting World Happiness Week, summits, and festivals), and community programs (Global Agoras, HappinessXChange). The Foundation delivers specialized initiatives through Schools of Happiness, Cities of Happiness, Hospitals of Happiness, and Enterprises of Happiness, which together form the Ecosystems of Happiness. Additional offerings include the Meta Pets World mobile app, World Happiness Awards, Discovery Expeditions, podcasts, and the Exponentials of Happiness Lab. The organization is structured around achieving its goal of 10 billion free, conscious, and happy people by 2050 through education, community building, advocacy, and systemic transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• World Happiness Academy: Learning and transformation center offering certificates, online courses, global expeditions, teacher trainings, round tables, and webinars on happiness and well-being.
• World Happiness Fest
• Chief Well-Being Officer Program
• Meta Pets World
• Gross Global Happiness Summit
• Schools of Happiness
• Hospitals of Happiness
• Cities of Happiness
• World Happiness Observatory
• Discovery Expeditions

Products and services

• World Happiness Academy Digital learning and transformation center offering certificates, online courses, teacher trainings, round tables, webinars, and memberships for individuals and organizations seeking to develop well-being expertise.
• World Happiness Fest Annual event platform hosting global summits, World Happiness Week events, webinars, and festivals celebrating happiness and well-being, including Central Stage, Digital Summit, and 80+ Global Agoras.
• Chief Well-Being Officer Certification Program Professional certification program training individuals as Chief Well-Being Officers, with cohorts in January, April, July, and October; over 670 professionals from 400+ cities have been certified.
• Discovery Expeditions Fee-based transformational travel experiences to Bhutan (2027), Costa Rica Nicoya Blue Zone, and India (Varanasi and Auroville), offering immersive journeys in happiness-conscious cultures.
• Meta Pets World App A 30-day cosmic practice mobile app where users draw their Meta Pet and engage in daily practices for happiness and emotional well-being, featuring gamification elements.
• Schools of Happiness Program Educational transformation initiative integrating well-being, emotional intelligence, and conscious education into schools and universities; active in Ghana (900+ schools with UNESCO), Bhutan, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Latin America (52,000+ teachers), and India.
• Cities of Happiness Program Program empowering cities to transform their culture, leadership, and structures toward human flourishing, working with city governments such as Mendoza, Argentina.
• Hospitals of Happiness Program Initiative transforming healthcare through patient experience, well-being, and consciousness; active at SUS São Paulo, Dhulikhel Hospital Nepal, and Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia.
• Enterprises of Happiness Program Program helping enterprises transform their organizational culture, leadership, and structures toward employee and stakeholder well-being, including customized corporate well-being programs.
• HappinessXChange Community Platform Knowledge and experience sharing community platform with live-chat and video call features enabling leaders, researchers, educators, and activists to connect around happiness topics.
• Gross Global Happiness Summit Annual 2-3 day executive education event held at the United Nations University for Peace in Costa Rica, bringing together senior executives, coaches, educators, and well-being experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 million people reached in 45 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• The Trueness ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Landmark partnership to co-produce the 2026 Grand Butterfly Gathering - an international event celebrating peace and personal transformation anchored in Jackson, Wyoming with satellite gatherings spanning multiple continents.
• R SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationR Systems is a global digital transformation leader providing AI-driven solutions across industries through technology and AI/analytics services.
• The Happy Startup SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn initiative promoting the development of companies with purpose based on founder passion - described as the business school they always dreamed of where happiness is the main motivation.
• GNH Centre, BhutanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit civil society organization under patronage of Her Royal Highness working to advance the vision of Gross National Happiness (GNH) as introduced by His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan.
• United Nations International Day of HappinessflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization promoting awareness of the International Day of Happiness (March 20) established by UN resolution 66/281 adopted by all 193 UN member states.
• Happiness AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides tools, resources and knowledge to transform society, government and economy toward happiness, well-being and sustainability for all beings.
• Action for HappinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps people take action for a happier and more caring world. Patron is The Dalai Lama. Members take action to increase well-being in homes, workplaces, schools and communities.
• International Positive Education Network (IPEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings together teachers, parents, academics, students, schools, universities, charities, companies and governments to promote positive education and reform government policy.
• HeartMathcoreTechnology or IntegrationScience-based technology and programs for taking charge of life, proven to help reduce stress and anxiety by increasing inner balance and self-security.
• University of Miami - UMindfulnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary collaboration bringing together brain research and mindfulness/contemplative practice training offered in non-sectarian, accessible and innovative ways.
• OECDflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development working to promote policies that improve economic and social well-being of people worldwide.
• Whole-being InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization focusing on research-based courses helping people live fully spiritually, physically, intellectually, relationally and emotionally.
• lululemon athleticacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical athletic apparel company creating community hubs where people can learn about healthy living, mindfulness and living a life of possibility.
• Greater Good Science CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnique in commitment to both science and practice - sponsoring groundbreaking research into social and emotional well-being and helping people apply research to personal and professional lives.
• TransTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationTech specifically designed to elevate mental and emotional well-being at intersection of technology, neuroscience, psychology, behavioral science and design.
• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransforming 900+ schools across Ghana through Schools of Happiness program integrating well-being and emotional intelligence.
• UN University for PeaceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Gross Global Happiness Summit - annual executive education event bringing together senior executives, coaches, educators and well-being experts.
• Rekhi Foundation for HappinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-Profit Trust founded in California working toward women empowerment and helping create a happier and healthier world.
• Inner ExplorercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit providing daily mindfulness programs for PreK-12 classrooms to help children develop self-awareness, self-control, resilience and compassion.
• Delivering HappinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulture coaching and consulting company applying science of happiness and best practices to create sustainable purpose-driven cultures.
• Global Wellness DaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntirely not-for-profit day dedicated to living well, asking 'How can I live a healthier and better life?' and raising awareness.
• Jaipur Rugs FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting well-being of 40,000+ artisans across India through emotional well-being, dignity, purpose and community connection programs.
• University of Zaragoza - Chair of Contemplative SciencesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Chair of Contemplative Sciences at a Spanish-speaking university, promoting research and education in mindfulness, well-being and contemplative practices.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wholebeing Institute: Educational organization offering research-based courses on whole-person well-being. Direct partner and peer in positive psychology certification and well-being education, overlapping with Academy offerings.
• GNH Centre Bhutan: Civil society organization under royal patronage advancing Gross National Happiness. Direct partner and peer with shared ideological foundation and Bhutan expedition overlap.
• Delivering Happiness: Culture coaching and consulting company applying the science of happiness to create sustainable purpose-driven workplaces. Directly comparable in workplace well-being focus and corporate culture transformation offerings like the Enterprises of Happiness program.
• Happiness Alliance: Provides tools, resources and knowledge to transform society, government and economy toward happiness and well-being. Highly comparable as a partner and peer in happiness metrics, civic well-being, and policy advocacy.
• Inner Explorer: Nonprofit providing daily mindfulness programs for PreK-12 classrooms. Direct partner and peer in Schools of Happiness educational transformation, competing for school district contracts.
• Action for Happiness: UK-based global movement promoting happiness and well-being for all, with members taking action to increase well-being. Directly comparable mission, grassroots community model, and Dalai Lama patronage parallels World Happiness Foundation.

Emerging players

• Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute: Mindfulness and emotional intelligence leadership training organization spun out of Google. Comparable as a certification and corporate training provider in well-being leadership, competing for the same corporate L&D budgets as CWBO.
• Greater Good Science Center (UC Berkeley): Research and practice hub for social and emotional well-being with strong media and education reach. Comparable as a partner and source of evidence-based content underpinning World Happiness Foundation's research claims.

Broad incumbents

• OECD Better Life Initiative: Intergovernmental well-being measurement framework used by 40+ countries. Comparable as a flagship policy partner and broader institutional incumbent in the well-being metrics space.
• Headspace Health: Major digital mental health and meditation platform serving consumers and employers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the well-being market, competing for the same corporate wellness spend as the CWBO program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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