About URSTRONG
Creating a kinder world by empowering kids with friendship skills
URSTRONG is an award-winning friendship program that empowers kids with friendship skills to create communities of kindness in schools.
Relationships are the heart of
social-emotional wellbeing
URSTRONG’s whole-school friendship strategy has improved the social climate in schools globally, connecting over a million kids, parents, and teachers with a common language of friendship.
Social-Emotional Learning
Backed by wellbeing science & a strengths-based approach, children form a solid foundation of affective functioning, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills.
URSTRONG Schools
Our global team of URSTRONG Schools include public, private, faith-based, & international schools. Our curriculum is designed for ALL children, from all walks of life.
Friendology 101
Over a decade of data, assessments designed by Simon Fraser University (Canada), & Case Studies have proven our curriculum improves student & teacher wellbeing + prevents bullying in schools.
Created by a Teacher
Dana Kerford, our Founder, created our first-of-its-kind friendship program in 2010 with her students in Canada.
Meet Our Team
With our CEO & Founder leading the way, we have an incredibly talented team of educators, wellbeing experts, and contractors.