New York: World Kindness Day is marked across the globe to promote the importance of being kind to one another. This special day is celebrated on 13 November every year as part of the World Kindness Movement.
History and significance
In 1998, World Kindness Day was first commemorated by an organisation called – The World Kindness Movement. It was formed of like-minded kindness organisations from around the world at a Tokyo conference in 1997. It was in the year 1998 when the day became an annual observance. With each passing year, the kindness movement gained popularity and acceptance from across the globe.
According to reports, the UK kindness movement began in 2005 while Singapore joined the initiative in 2009. From there, other countries joined the movement – Australia in 2012, France in 2015, and the USA in 2018. By 2019, the World Kindness Movement had reached 27 different countries.
Being kind is a win-win situation, especially during a hard time. Small efforts can make a big difference in people’s lives. There are various ways in which one can project kindness as well as inspire others to do the same. If one follows a kind act every day, the world will be a better place to live.
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