Our Mission — Global Day of Unplugging

Elevating human connection over digital engagement

Our team is working to answer the U.S. Surgeon General’s call-to-action to end loneliness. We are here to support you in building greater connection in your community!

The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently released an advisory highlighting the epidemic of loneliness and isolation and the role that excessive social media use and other factors play in our mental health and overall wellbeing. Read the full report HERE.

* One-in-three U.S. adults 18 and over report that they are online “almost constantly”.
* For ages 15-24, time spent in-person with friends has reduced by nearly 70% over almost two decades.

Global Day of Unplugging is organized by Unplug Collaborative, a nonprofit that supports educators, leaders, and event hosts who want to see their communities elevate human connection over digital engagement any day of the year.

Join the movement