◆ Supporting the 10%
A global foundation dedicated to advocating for, educating about, and celebrating the unique strengths of left-handed individuals everywhere.
Did you know
10%
of the world's population is left-handed and that's over 700 million people navigating a world built for right-handers.
◆ In Action
10%
Of Global Population
700M+
Left-Handers Worldwide
40+
Years of Advocacy
100K+
Community Members
◆ Our Mission
Since 1976, the Lefthanded Foundation has worked to provide resources, build community, and raise awareness about the unique contributions of left-handed people throughout history and today.
Read Our Full Story◆ In Their Words
"Left-handers are wired differently and that difference is a superpower."— Lefthanded Foundation
47%
Higher creative problem solving rate
2x
More likely to be among top earners in arts
◆ Resources
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Workplace tips, product recommendations, and daily life hacks to thrive in a right-handed world.
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Teaching guides for scissor use, writing posture, and building confidence in left-handed children.
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Classroom desk layouts, accommodation strategies, and curriculum tools built for inclusivity.
Get Toolkit◆ Upcoming Events
Our annual global celebration. Virtual summit, community meetups, and product giveaways for left-handers worldwide.
📍 Virtual + 40 Cities Worldwide
A hands-on training session for teachers on accommodating left-handed students in the classroom.
📍 Virtual (Zoom)
Connect with fellow left-handers in your city. Sponsored school packs distribution for underserved communities.
📍 Lagos · London · Berlin
Join 100,000+ left-handers worldwide. Get access to resources, community events, product drops, and a network that actually gets what it means to live in a right-handed world.
Join NowExplore our research library on left-handedness — from neuroscience and genetics to the history of left-handed discrimination. Education is the first step toward change.
Explore Research◆ Our Journey
From a bold declaration in 1976 to a global movement — here's how we've championed the 10% and where we're headed next.
Dean R. Campbell, founder of Lefthanders International, declares August 13 as International Lefthanders Day to celebrate the 10% and raise awareness about the everyday frustrations of a right-handed world.
The organization begins publishing 'The Left-Hander' magazine and ships information packets to educators, parents, and workplaces worldwide.
Online communities and social media push the day into global consciousness. Hashtags like #LeftHandersDay and #SouthpawPride trend across platforms.
A wave of left-handed athletes — from Nadal to Conor McGregor — publicly discuss the strategic edge of being a southpaw, sparking new interest in lefty training methods.
What started as a single awareness day is now a year-round conversation about inclusivity, design equity, and celebrating the unique strengths of left-handed people everywhere.
◆ Famous Left-Handers
