A platform for hope.
Hope for humanity.
Affectus.IO exists to share the stories that move us beyond words. The stories with gravity. The moments that remind us of how beautiful humanity truly is.
Affectus
af-fec-tus — a Latin word meaning “to feel something together.”
It's the shared emotional experience that binds us as humans. When we witness an act of kindness, when we hear of someone's triumph over adversity, when we see strangers come together to help one another — that feeling we share is affectus.
The Stack
Three interconnected concepts that power our platform.
Affinity
A measure of your presence, combining Momentum (drive) with Harmony (resonance with the collective).
$Motus
When words aren't enough, send $MOTUS. A way to express how deeply something has moved you.
Harmony
Alignment with the five pillars: Power Balance, Expression, Access, Inclusion, and Equity.
The Community
Gratus Guides are trusted community members who help maintain the integrity of our platform. They recognize exceptional contributions and provide accountability through the Demotus system.
Learn About GuidesThe Vision
We believe that by celebrating humanity's most moving stories, we can inspire more of them. Every story shared, every Motus given, every moment of affectus experienced brings us closer to the world we want to live in.
/// AFFECTUS.IO — By August