Our Mission
Molly Rose Foundation was set up after the tragic loss of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who died after being bombarded with online content that normalised depression, self-harm and suicide. We’re driven by the belief that tech-facilitated self-harm and suicide can be prevented by demanding change at both a systemic, and community level.
Acting at the intersect of online safety, suicide prevention and mental health, we hold tech companies, government and regulators to account to make the online world safe for children and young people and to promote systems-level change. Through lived experience-driven advocacy, we aim to transform the design of online spaces, and through education and mental health support, we equip children and young people up to the age of 25, with the tools they need to thrive.
Live long and Stay Strong where words written by Molly Russell in the weeks before her death that have become the cornerstone of everything Molly Rose Foundation does today.
Our Vision: a world where young people can live long and stay strong.
Since Molly died, the tragedy of her loss has been repeated in families and communities across our country and we now lose one young person to suicide where technology plays a role every single week in the UK.
Our Mission: Suicide is preventable. We will reduce risks and deliver changes that can protect children and young people from harm. We strive to give under 25s the tools and voice to speak up and feel supported.
Our Strategy sets out our plan for change, how we intend to make the case for change, and create conditions where young people can live the safe, supported, and happy lives they deserve.
Our four impact priorities,
Live long and Stay Strong where words written by Molly Russell in the weeks before her death that have become the cornerstone of everything Molly Rose Foundation does today.
We influence policy makers, raise the voice of lived experience and deliver education and support to reduce preventable suicide and address online harm.
At the heart of Molly Rose Foundation is our team of experts who drive forward our mission to ensure every child is able to live long and stay strong.
