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World Kindness Day urges people around the world to perform acts of kindness whether great or small, to help create a more peaceful world.
World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on November 13. (Image: Shutterstock)
World Kindness Day is commemorated annually on November 13 and aims to promote several acts that inspire compassion, empathy, and goodwill around the world. This day urges people around the world to perform acts of kindness whether great or small, to help create a more peaceful world. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the impact that kindness has on individuals and society as a whole.
World Kindness Day: History
World Kindness Day is a relatively new commemoration which began in 1998 following the formation of the World Kindness Movement (WKM). The World Kindness Movement (WKM) is a worldwide non-governmental organisation with no political or religious affiliation.
It was founded at a meeting in Tokyo in 1997, when Japan gathered together like-minded kindness organisations from all around the world. The WKM was later introduced in Singapore on November 18, 2000, at the 3rd WKM Conference, and in 2019, it was established as an NGO under Swiss law.
World Kindness Day Wishes, Quotes
- “Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution,” Kahlil Gibran
- “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see,” Dalai Lama XIV
- “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see,” Mark Twain
- “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
- On this World Kindness Day, I wish you a day of kindness, compassion, and joy. May your activities encourage others to spread love and positivity.
- Warm wishes for World Kindness Day! Accept the power of kindness and let it be the light that brightens your day and the lives of others around you.
- Let the spirit of compassion guide your actions now and always. Happy World Kindness Day! Let us create a world where kindness is the norm.
- Happy World Kindness Day! Let’s make the world a better place one act of kindness at a time. Your small gestures can have a big impact.
World Kindness Day 2024: Tips To Be Kind
- Listen to People: Being an effective listener is a major way to be kind to those who are in distress. Being there to actively listen to a friend or family member helps alleviate tension, pressure, and worry.
- Stay connected: A simple check-in text or call lets people know you’re thinking about them. When available, face-to-face communication provides advantages over texting or calling.
- Be helpful: Helping someone by going out of your way is another sign of showing kindness. There are a few simple ways to aid others: help a coworker with a project, volunteer in a nursing shelter homes or another local organisation.
World Kindness Day 2024 Celebrations
On World Kindness Day, individuals should first and foremost go out of their way to be nice to others, whether at home, work, school, or simply out in public. Celebrate by promising to perform at least one purposeful act of kindness on that day to help someone else. Whatever you decide to do, your act of kindness should connect you with individuals and encourage other to commit to make the world a better place.
This day is also intended to commemorate and promote the good works that others have already performed. On this day, make sure to tell those around you how much you appreciate their generosity.