What we do
Laugh At Life is a student-led global initiative centred around the importance of laughter for mental health.
LAL’s mission is to encourage students, educators, parents and others all around the world to use laughter as a way to always look on the lighter side of life.
In order to engage with our community, we organise school-based events like stand-up comedy shows and presentations. We use comedy, interactive events, media and video content to educate students and members of our community about the importance of laughter to our mental wellbeing.
Apart from encouraging laughter as an approach to overcoming challenges in life, we aim to make our peers aware of the ways through which laughter can connect and unite them.
Meet the Team
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Arrieta Triphyllis - Greece
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
“I love to see the world when I’m laughing, everything just looks better that way. I created LAL so that more people could share that feeling.”
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Alexandra Lopez Petalas- Switzerland
GLOBAL REPRESENTATIVE
“Laughter has always played an important role in my life. It has shaped the way I see the world and prompted me to share this view with others. LAL is a perfect way for me to do that and to remind others how the smallest actions have the biggest impact.”
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Vivian Cuneo - USA
GLOBAL REPRESENTATIVE
“I lead a busy life involved with high academics, service, and sports. Laughter is the best medicine and the best way for me to relieve stress and anxiety!!”
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Eme Rognlien - USA
GLOBAL REPRESENTATIVE
“Throughout this past year, there have been many changes in my life but laughter has been the one constant. It keeps me sane and excited every day and reminds me to slow down and enjoy the small things.”
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Georgie Lekkas - Greece
CREATIVE & MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
“I’m an aspiring architect and graphic designer who wishes to brighten the world with his art.“
Our events
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The beginning, in Athens.
May 2025
It all began in Athens, Greece. Our school was soon to be filled with belly laughs. This assembly was just ‘funnier’ than usual.
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Next stop, Geneva.
September 2025
Making our way through Europe, we continue to remind our friends, family and students that laughter is the key to happiness.
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Hello California!
October 2025
Across the Atlantic we made sure students were laughing, felt motivated and certainly inspired after leaving our mark.
