The day was started in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement.
World Kindness Day is observed on November 13 to encourage people to look beyond differences and practise kindness in everyday life.
The day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of organisations from several countries working to promote compassion.
Psychologists say acts of kindness benefit both giver and receiver, reducing stress and improving mood. Simple gestures, such as helping a neighbour, thanking a worker or checking in on a friend, can make a lasting impact.
Schools and workplaces often mark the day with kindness challenges, volunteering drives and donation campaigns.
