World Kindness

Celebrating a Decade of Kindness... 1996 - 2006

Dear World Kindness Family,

A decade ago, Dr. Mori and the Small Kindness Movement of Japan dared to envision a kinder world beyond the borders of their own country. Like modern day pioneers, the SKM gathered like-minded organizations from Singapore, UK, Canada, South Korea and the USA, to explore new possibilities - to form a global kindness network!

From this initial conference in Tokyo, a spark was ignited! The basic objective, in preparation for the 21st century, "to ensure peace on earth through small kindnesses." In a joint declaration, the representatives pledged to spread the spirit of these meetings not only through their home countries but also through a united international voice!

Much has happened over the past ten years. The World Kindness Movement was formed in 1997, World Kindness Day was established and five more conferences were hosted! Most wonderfully, the World Kindness Movement has a Secretariat based in Singapore and has grown to nineteen countries!!!

There is much to celebrate on November 13th, 2006! Our global mission to connect individuals and countries to create a kinder and more compassionate world is evolving in so many interesting ways. The vibrancy and love that emanates from each and every act of kindness, committed in each country, has an immeasurable ripple effect that is felt around the world!

Let us thank Dr. Mori and the Small Kindness Movement of Japan for their powerful belief that by joining hands worldwide to sustain and promote human kindness, we can all make a positive difference on this planet that we call "home!"

"When we are devoted to the development of kindness….it becomes a movement of the heart so deep and subtle it is like a movement of the sea close to the ocean floor, all but hidden yet affecting absolutely everything that happens above. That's the force of kindness." - Sharon Saltzberg

Happy World Kindness Day!!!!

Sincerely,
Debbie Riopel
Founding Member of the World Kindness Movement

Find out more about the people and organisations involved in the World Kindness Movement.

• Read the Voices of Kindness WKM publication
• View the Face of Kindness World Tour
• Visit the World Kindness Movement web site