What Is World Kindness Day?
World Kindness Day is a global observance dedicated to promoting goodwill, empathy, and acts of kindness.

Celebrated annually on November 13, the day serves as a reminder to prioritize compassion in our lives. It encourages individuals and communities to go beyond their routines and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

What Is the History of World Kindness Day?
The roots of World Kindness Day can be traced back to 1998 when the World Kindness Movement — a coalition of nongovernmental organizations from various countries — initiated this international observance.

The movement aimed to highlight the common thread of kindness that binds all people together, emphasizing the power of small deeds in the community.

When Is World Kindness Day 2025?
Mark your calendars for November 13, 2025. On this day, people from around the world will come together on World Kindness Day to shine a spotlight on acts of kindness and on fostering a global culture of compassion.

How To Celebrate World Kindness Day

Perform Random Acts of Kindness
Small acts can have a big impact. Surprise a stranger with a kind note, help an elderly neighbor with their groceries, plant a tree, or buy a cup of coffee for the person behind you in line.

You can check out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for some great ideas and free resources.

The point of this day is to highlight kindness, so share it with everyone you meet! Let kindness be the language you speak on this special day. Build the practice into your life every day.

Volunteer for a Good Cause
Find local organizations or charities that align with your values. Offer your time and skills. Whether serving at a soup kitchen, cleaning up a park, or tutoring children, your efforts can make a tangible difference in someone’s life.

If your goal is to confront poverty and hunger, Convoy of Hope could be a charity that lets you effectively put that personal value into action. Learn more at convoyofhope.org about ways you can demonstrate kindness by volunteering and helping people in need.

Practice Self-Kindness
Remember, kindness starts within. Take the time to nurture yourself. Engage in activities that bring you joy, practice self-care, and extend compassion to your own needs.

Taylor Crouch, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, notes: “Sometimes patients can be concerned that self-compassion is going to make them lazy or self-indulgent, but self-compassion is very different from being self-indulgent. It’s really having an attitude of wanting to be as healthy as you can be and live the best life you can by making changes from a place of self-care and self-love.” The result is greater mental health personally and greater capacity to build stronger relationships.

When you’re kind to yourself and are focusing on the positive aspects of your life, you radiate kindness to others.

Create a Kindness Ripple
Inspire your community by focusing on organizing events that promote kindness. Host a kindness-themed art exhibition, initiate a community cleanup project, or arrange a kindness-themed talk.

Encourage others to join in and amplify the ripple effect of kindness.

Spread Kindness Online
In the digital age, social media provides a platform for positive change. Share uplifting stories, inspirational quotes, or engage in conversations that promote kindness and empathy.

Online news outlets that focus on uplifting headlines are a great resource for spreading stories that inspire and encourage readers. Examples include Good News Network, Good News, and Daily Good.

Use hashtags like #WorldKindnessDay to connect with a larger audience and inspire a global movement.

~ Reported by Convoy of Hope