WITH so many people struggling in 2020, World Kindness Day tomorrow (Friday) provides a great opportunity to bring some hope to the lives of others.

This international celebration was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, with the objective of highlighting good deeds in the community.

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According to the coalition, kindness is a fundamental part of the human condition which bridges the divides of race, religion, gender and politics.

Everyone is asked to be kind to at least one person tomorrow.

Richards Bay Primary School got in early by embarking on a 30-day pilot project that culminates on this special day.

‘It’s a day allocated to reflect on the little things that make a huge difference,’ said Jamie Paul of the school’s administrative department.

‘Touching hearts and lives positively is a rare occurrence in today’s hectic lifestyle, so World Kindness Day allows us to stop and take a moment to be the change we want to see. ‘Kindness is a gift that all can afford to give.’

The school drew up a 30-day ‘kindness calendar’, listing many small, but powerful acts of kindness the children could perform.

These included giving someone a compliment, leaving a happy note, helping with a chore, making friends laugh and playing with someone who needs a friend.

The school will also hand over generous contributions from the pupils to the SPCA and Richards Bay Family Care.

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