On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act of kindness, too.
We each have the potential to improve each others’ lives through understanding and kindness. Whether it’s a friend, family member, coworker, or stranger, our ability to show our humanity should have no limit.
The World Kindness Movement held its first conference in Tokyo, Japan in 1997 to bring like-minded organisations from all around the world together on one platform. The day became an annual observance in 1998, and several countries, including Canada, Australia, Nigeria, and the United Arab Emirates, participate.
The kindness movement quickly gained popularity throughout the world. The UK kindness movement began in 2005, and Singapore joined the effort in 2009. From the United Kingdom in 2010 to Australia in 2012, France in 2015, and the United States in 2018, the World Kindness Movement has touched 27 countries. The World Kindness Movement was finally recognised as an official NGO in Switzerland after a long sojourn.
The theme for World Kindness Day in 2021 has yet to be determined. "The World We Make - Inspire Kindness" was the topic for the year 2020. The 2019 World Kindness Day topic was "Empathy."
Source: www.news9live.com
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