World Kindness Day, celebrated every year on November 13, is a global reminder to make kindness the norm. The day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, an international coalition of organizations dedicated to inspiring good deeds in communities around the world.
The purpose of World Kindness Day is simple: to highlight and encourage the positive power of kindness, whether through small gestures or large acts that make a lasting impact.
You can celebrate by:
Writing a kind note to a friend, teacher, or coworker.
Offer a genuine compliment.
Donating to a local food pantry or shelter.
Volunteering your time or simply checking in on someone who could use support.
Even the smallest acts can brighten someone’s day—because kindness, when shared, spreads quickly.