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World Kindness Day 2025, observed on 13 November, encourages people across the globe to share empathy, compassion, and positive actions that strengthen humanity.
World Kindness Day is all about spreading kindness and making people feel loved. (AI generated image)
World Kindness Day will be marked on November 13. The day is all about spreading kindness and making people feel loved. Even a small gesture counts. The day reminds us that empathy and compassion bring people, families, and communities together in the quest to create a harmonious world.
As Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, said, “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.”
Origins and Purpose of World Kindness Day
It was initially introduced by the World Kindness Movement in 1998, a global coalition of organisations that promotes good deeds and mutual respect. The day is part of the Global Kindness Movement, as per UNESCO.
As per the official statement, the day has been “dedicated to the positive potential of acts of kindness big and small, let us collectively try to promote and spread this crucial quality that brings people of all kinds together.”
Over the years, it has gained recognition in schools, offices, and public institutions across continents, turning kindness into a global conversation.
Theme and Relevance in 2025
World Kindness Day picks its theme that highlights meaningful participation and empathy. Though the official 2025 theme has not been announced yet, the earlier themes focused on “The Importance of Kindness in Child Development” and “Kindness: The Power to Unite.”
Why Kindness Matters
Science has continued to prove that acts of kindness benefit both the giver and the receiver by boosting their well-being, reducing stress, and strengthening social bonds. In educational settings, kindness can improve morale, performance, and emotional resilience among students.
Encouraging these simple acts like helping a classmate, giving out compliments, or showing gratitude has a ripple effect, generating positivity and trust within the community.
Ways to Celebrate and Spread Kindness
All you need is just a few minutes a day, and it’s done. Many schools and organisations hold ‘7 Days of Kindness’ challenges, encourage gratitude journaling, and create kindness walls to display uplifting messages.
Communities can volunteer, donate essentials, or participate in local outreach programs. Online, one is encouraged to share stories or messages that are inspirational in order to uplift others around the world.
Inspiring Quotes to Share on Kindness
- Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
- No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
- Be the reason someone smiles today.
- In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
- Kindness starts with me.
- Happiness grows by giving it away.
- Acts of kindness are worth more than gold.
- Together, let’s build a kinder world, one smile at a time.
World Kindness Day 2025 is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a global reminder that compassion has the power to heal, unite, and uplift societies. On this day, individuals are reminded to make kindness an everyday habit, because one thoughtfulness can mark the beginning of long-lasting change.
Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with nearly three decades of experience, known for his in-depth coverage of events and festivals, as well as his expertise in SEO-driven content at News18.com. A tech-savv…Read More
Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with nearly three decades of experience, known for his in-depth coverage of events and festivals, as well as his expertise in SEO-driven content at News18.com. A tech-savv… Read More
November 13, 2025, 07:20 IST
