SMALL ACTIONS MATTER : Dr Nadeem Ghayas

December 19, 2025

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos have given $5 million to an organization called the Neurodiversity Alliance. This organization supports neurodivergent students. The CEO of the Alliance David Flink explained that when people help others every day even in small ways those efforts can grow into something very big over time.

The Neurodiversity Alliance started more than 25 years ago as a student mentorship programme. It supports students with learning and developmental differences which includes autism, ADHD and dyslexia. Today the organization works in over 600 high schools and colleges across the country. It encourages students to build school environments where everyone feels accepted, respected and understood  no matter how their brain works.

Through its programs, students learn how to support each other, raise awareness and reduce misunderstanding about neurodiversity. The Alliance also helps students gain confidence, leadership skills, and self-advocacy abilities, which are important for success in school and life.
David Flink said the group plans to expand its mentorship programs and aims to reach more than 2,000 schools by the year 2028. They also want to share positive stories that challenge negative ideas about neurodivergent people. Furthermore, the organization will train student leaders so that school clubs can continue and remain active for many years.

References

1. The Neurodiversity Alliance . Official website and program history.
2. Good Morning America (GMA). Interview with Lauren Sánchez Bezos discussing dyslexia and education.
3. Understood.org. Nonprofit organization supporting people with ADHD and dyslexia.
4. James Pollard, News Report. Coverage of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos’ $5 million donation.
5. Montessori Education Principles.  Early childhood education initiatives supported by Jeff Bezos.