Reasons to be Cheerful

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Reasons to be Cheerful (RTBC) is a non-profit multimedia project founded by David Byrne in 2018. Its main purpose is to share positive and uplifting news, including case studies of individual communities around the world. Named after a 1979 song by Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Byrne announced the project in January 2018 alongside his studio album American Utopia. RTBC mainly functions as an online magazine, with a website, newsletter, and social media presence.

Reasons to be Cheerful
EditorWill Doig
FormatOnline
FounderDavid Byrne
Founded2018
CompanyArbutus
Based inNew York City
Websitereasonstobecheerful.world