We are a non-profit service organization whose purpose is to develop Optimism as a way of life around the world. We welcome positive people, youth leaders, community organizers, or anyone interested in making a positive difference.We reach out serving the World through Optimism. By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, community, and ourselves.
Our way of life is guided by promising ourselves:
- To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
- To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
- To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
- To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
- To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
- To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
- To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
- To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
- To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
- To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
The Global Optimist is incorporated under US 501c4 as the International Centennial Optimist Club under Michigan law and is affiliated with Optimist International. Our members are from twenty-two States and five different Nations - and growing. Our consultants are available to work with you on your dream for your community. Our focus is on youth programs in developing nations. We provide consultants, planning guides, resources, and matching grants in special circumstances. Click here to ADD another Nation.
GLOBAL NEEDS
Millions of people in the world live with depression, abuse, and neglect. Children suffer in many inner urban areas, migration camps, and developing Nations. Young adults are dying from suicide and drug abuse, and depression. Hateful polarization is turning friends into enemies.
Although optimism will not totally cure these blights to humanity, Optimism will facilitate the solutions of all of the above.
OUR SERVICE
Our service is to inspire Optimist projects and programs in local communities all over the World. We need YOUR inspiration to embrace Optimism and make a difference in your life and the lives of others in your community.
See our “Programs and Projects” page to make this possible by your donation or your personal involvement.
You are invited to JOIN US with a $100 donation.
We need you! Your kids and your community need you! The world needs you!