Out of more than 177,000 global submissions, ten creators have been selected at the 1 Billion Followers Summit to participate in MrBeast’s 1 Billion Acts of Kindness, one of the most ambitious creator-led humanitarian initiatives ever launched. The project will see the selected creators travel to Ghana to help build a village focused on long-term community development, including education, clean water, and essential infrastructure. The initiative highlights how digital influence can be transformed into real-world impact.
Who Are the Selected Creators?
The ten creators chosen represent a diverse mix of storytellers, emerging voices, and community-driven influencers from around the world. They include:
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Priya and Sid
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The World Sucks
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Walid Elmusrati
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Ella Loren Y. Bulatao
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Andy Studio
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Ousamma Mahreez
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Godfrey Wavonya
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Majd Alzakout
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And other selected creators
They were selected not based solely on follower counts, but on the authenticity, sincerity, and impact demonstrated in their submissions.
What Happens Next in the 1 Billion Acts of Kindness Campaign?
The next phase of the initiative involves direct, on-the-ground action.
Step-by-step overview of what follows:
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Selected creators travel to Ghana with MrBeast
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Construction begins on a community-focused village
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Projects include schools, clean water systems, and infrastructure
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The entire journey is documented and shared across MrBeast’s platforms
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The content reaches a global audience of over 1 billion followers
The aim is to make kindness measurable, visible, and scalable through storytelling.
Global Creators Unite for a Shared Purpose
In addition to the ten selected winners, a wider team of established international creators will join the mission. These include:
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Khalid Al Ameri
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Ricardo Limon
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Noor Stars
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Orkun Işıtmak
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Katrina Buno
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Zhongni Zhu
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Samuel Weidenhofer
The group reflects the campaign’s central message: creators from different cultures, languages, and platforms can unite around meaningful social impact.
Quotes and Official Remarks
Speaking during a panel discussion after the announcement, MrBeast explained the philosophy behind the campaign, highlighting the difference between niceness and true kindness.
“Niceness is often comfortable and performative. Kindness requires effort, resources, and long-term commitment.”
He added:
“A world where I help people is better than a world where I don’t.”
The remarks underline why the initiative prioritises impact over virality.
Redefining Influence in the Creator Economy
The 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign challenges traditional definitions of success in the creator economy. Rather than focusing solely on views or engagement, it reframes influence as responsibility.
Key ideas driving the initiative include:
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Influence should create lasting change
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Storytelling can lead to real service
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Impact matters more than perfection
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Local, grassroots action can scale globally
