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Global Campaign Against Loneliness Expands to Six Countries

3/2/2026

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The campaign to combat loneliness expanded to six countries.
It was initiated by Dean Perryman after his best friend's death and began in Essex and London.
Perryman reserved tables daily in December and shared his location online.
Perryman launched the Empty Chairs website, and 400 people signed up to host meet-ups in Belgium, Canada, Australia, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States.

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Story summary

The campaign to combat loneliness expanded to six countries.
It was initiated by Dean Perryman after his best friend's death and began in Essex and London.
Perryman reserved tables daily in December and shared his location online.
Perryman launched the Empty Chairs website, and 400 people signed up to host meet-ups in Belgium, Canada, Australia, Norway, Switzerland, and the United States.