World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day History

World Kindness Day aims to promote kindness, goodwill, and a positive outlook towards fellow human beings. The overall objective of this day is to foster a sense of global unity and encourage people to practice empathy and compassion in their daily lives. It seeks to inspire individuals, communities, and organizations to spread kindness and contribute to a more caring and harmonious world.

Established in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of kindness NGOs, World Kindness Day has grown to be celebrated in over 28 countries. Americans across the country recognize the importance of kindness and seek to make a difference in the lives of others by performing acts of kindness, both large and small. By participating in this international event, individuals in the United States have the opportunity to join others around the world in fostering kindness and working towards a brighter, more compassionate future.

Citizens are encouraged to take part in various events and activities that promote kindness, such as volunteering at local charities, helping neighbors, or simply being kind to strangers. People can also share their experiences and stories of kindness through social media using the hashtag #WorldKindnessDay, inspiring others to join the movement. World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th each year.

World Kindness Day facts

• The World Kindness Movement has several objectives but their main mission is to, inspire individuals towards greater kindness by connecting nations to create a kinder world.
• World Kindness day is observed by many countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, USA, and more.
• Journal of Social Psychology studies show that people who practice one kind gesture a day are significantly happier than those that do not.
• According to Giving USA, Americans gave an estimated $449.64 billion to charity in 2019.

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Top things to do in the US for World Kindness Day

• Do something kind for a stranger. It could make their day.
• Show appreciation for those in your life whether it be friends, family, or loved ones.
• Consider donating to or volunteering at a local charity.
• Write personalized thank-you notes to express your gratitude to individuals who have impacted your life positively. It could be teachers, healthcare workers, friends, or family members.