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Australian Kindness Movement (AKM)
The idea to form a kindness movement in Australia came in 1994 after reading the book “Random Acts of Kindness” by Conari Press. A leaflet was written, encouraging people to be kinder to each other, which was initially distributed via letterboxes in Sydney suburbs. The following year the first edition of The Kindness Network newsletter was produced, which now has a readership of over 500 people. The focus of the AKM is on small acts of kindness, ones that are simple and within the grasp of all people. |
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In 1996 Australia’s Kindness day was launched, and with the help of a supportive media, it has grown in popularity each year. This Day is now part of an annual twelve day celebration in November, which includes World Kindness Day and the International Day of Tolerance. The remaining days are devoted to celebrating other aspects of kindness – kindness at work, being supportive of children and youth, acknowledging the special people who have shaped our lives, kindness towards ourselves, helping the environment, acknowledging the dedication and hard work of teachers, kindness and respect toward seniors. AKM is a founding member of the WKM.
The Random Acts of Kindness Movement (www.kindness.com.au).
Mr Brian Willis
National Co-Ordinator
Random Acts of Kindness Project Incorporated
PO Box 271, Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia
Tel: 61-2-9437-5300 / 61-2-9413-3444
Fax: 61-2-9436-1327
Email: kindness@ozemail.com.au
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KindActs,
Canada (www.kindacts.net)
KindActs is a BC-based non-profit Society whose
mission is to inspire human connection and activate
the practice of kindness locally and globally.
In addition to participating at the provincial
level in British Columbia, KindActs is also a
proud member of the World Kindness Movement. KindActs'
three feature initiatives are: the Invest
in a Kinder World Coin-spiracy, a program
developed for schools and youth groups to raise
awareness for how kind acts can enact positive
global change; the World
Kindness Concert, ayearly event that features
talented local artists from a variety of cultures
and influences as well as kindness highlights
from around the world; One
of a KIND Stories; an inspirational event
that features a diverse group of speakers and
musicians who share their experiences and perform
for guests. Both the World Kindness Concert and
the One of a KIND stories event are annual fundraisers
for the Coin-spiracy program.
For further information, please
visit www.kindacts.net.
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Main Contacts:
Nadine Marshall
KindActs Co-Founder & Coin-spiracy Co-Creator
nadine@kindacts.net
www.kindacts.net
Debbie Riopel
KindActs Board Member
(Founding Member of the Canadian Kindness Movement)
debbie@kindacts.net
www.kindacts.net
Websites:
Main Site: www.kindacts.net, (Coin-spiracy Site: www.investinakinderworld.com)
Telephone: (604) 515-KIND (5463)
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The Small Kindness Movement of Japan (www.kindness.or.jp).
It is the oldest and perhaps the most famous kindness movement in the world, but Japan's Small Kindness Movement had its origin in an unfortunate incident. On a wintry morning in February 1963 in Tokyo, Mr Seiji Kaya, then the president of Tokyo University was mugged for ticking off a commuter who had jumped queue. He was saddened that other commuters did not lift a finger to help him. He decided to start a crusade and urged his student to practice it. "I want you all to be brave in practicing small kindness, thereby creating a wave of kindness that will someday wash over all of Japanese society".
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He received the support of Japanese opinion leaders, and the Small Kindness Movement was born and duly endorsed by the Japanese Government. The movement’s slogan is: "Let us show whatever kindness we can, so that kindness will be the norm in society".
Today, 36 years later, there are more than 460,000 paid-up members and the movement's activities involve some three million people and corporations. It has handed out 3.4 million awards to people all over Japan for their kind deeds. The movement went global in 1997, when it initiated the World Kindness Movement.
Mr Masaru Kawashima
Representative
Small Kindness Movement
2-20-4 Misaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0061
Tel: 81-3-3263-2866
Fax: 81-3-3263-3838
Email: skmipt@kindness.or.jp
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Smile Korea (www.smilekorea.org).
Bright smile movement headquarters is non-profit, non-governmental organisation to spread smiles among Koreans and to build a brighter world by reviving the spirit of Koreans who smiled through various circumstances.
We, Bright Smile Movement Headquarters, started to campaign for restoring our forgotten smiles and expression of deep affection hidden in the heart of Korean since 2000 years ago.
Ms Choi Yoon Kyung
Executive Director
Smile Korea
#1218 Hyosung Intellian
733 A Hyum Dong
Mapo-du Seoul
Email:Cyk6868@lycos.co.kr
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New Zealand Kiwi Kindness Movement
The Kiwi Kindness Movement started in early 1999. It's is one the newest WKM member. Being so new, it is presently only a small group. Its enthusiastic members however organise activities to raise its profile and generate public awareness. For example it sets up a stall in the local market to distribute freebies like flowers, plants and pots of jam. It hopes to start its newsletter soon. The Movement did not participate in this year's World Kindness Movement Conference.
Ms June Russell
Representative
95 Shag Point, RD 2 Palmerston 9061
Otago, New Zealand
Tel: 03-465-1986
E-mail: Jjshagpoint@paradise.net
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Kindness Scotland (www.kindnesscotland.co.uk)
The concept of Kindness Scotland was launched on 13 November 2000 to coincide with the World Kindness Day. It started when Margery Bruce, then International Community Service Chairman for Altrusa International Inc. was invited by the Small Kindness Movement of Japan to participate in their Conference in Tokyo in 1996 to discuss ways in which like-minded organisations around the world could bring the spirit of kindness to their own countries and communities. Representatives from Scotland have attended every Conference since 1996.
Mrs Margaret Graham
Founder
Kindness Scotland
Mrs Margary Bruce
Chairman
Kindness Scotland
24 Silverknowes View
Edinburgh EH4 5PT
Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel: 0131 336 4930
Fax: 0131 336 2733
Email: Margery@regedin.freeserve.co.uk / d_graham@MSN.com
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The Singapore Kindness Movement (www.singaporekindness.org.sg)
The Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM) was initiated in response to Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's call on Singaporeans to develop into a more caring and gracious society by the new millennium. PM Goh announced the SKM pilot project in July 1996, when he launched the Singapore Courtesy Campaign.
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The Movement was officially established
on 31 January 1997. The mission of the SKM is
to inspire graciousness through spontaneous acts
of kindness, making life more pleasant for everyone.”
The objectives of SKM are: to encourage all Singaporeans
to be kind and considerate. To create public awareness
of acts of kindness; to influence and raise the
standards of social behaviour and responsibility;
and to promote and build membership in the Movement.
The SKM is run by a council of members from the
private and public sectors. It is supported by
the Ministry of Information, Communications and
the Arts and funded by a government grant. To-date
the SKM has amongst its membership 180 schools
(primary, secondary, post-secondary), and 176
corporations, and 33 individuals.
Mr Rodney Tan
Secretary
Singapore Kindness Movement
Mr
Koh Poh Tiong
Chairman
Singapore Kindness Movement
140 Hill Street, #05-01
MICA Building, Singapore 179369
Tel: 65-6837-9885
Fax: 65-6837-9439
E-mail: mica_skm_secretariat@mica.gov.sg
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Thailand Kindness Movement Foundation
Thailand Kindness Movement Foundation promotes kindness in both the private and public sectors. Its programmes are targeted at people in the agricultural and industrial sectors. To extend its reach, it has enlisted the help of the Business Group of Thai Society (BGTS), which comprises companies interested in philanthropic activities, among other things.
Thailand Kindness Movement Foundation also involves community leaders to collaborate with the Ministry of Industry on projects related to the conservation of the environment. The Foundation also reaches out to the underprivileged and organises programmes to help the young better appreciate the message of kindness.
Mrv Chakkrarot Chitrapongs
General Secretary of the National Cultural Commission
Dr Artorn Chandavimol
Founder & Vice President
Thailand Kindness Movement Foundation
Ms Kittiporn Chaiboon
ONCC Officer
Office of the National Culture Commission
Ratchadapisek Road, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10320 THAILAND
Tel: 66 (0) 2 645 2956, (0)2 248 5850
Fax: +66 (0)2 915281, (0)2 248 5841 - 2
Email: cio@thaikindness.com / Artornc@hotmail.com / kittipornc@hotmail.com
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The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (www.actsofkindness.org)
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The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation inspires people to practice kindness and to "pass it on" to others. They provide free educational and community ideas, guidance, and other resources to kindness participants through their website at: www.actsofkindness.org
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Established in 1995, The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is a resource for people committed to spreading kindness. Their website includes activity ideas, lesson plans, project plans, teacher's guide, project planning guide, publicity guide, workplace resources, graphics, discussion forum, and templates for building your own kindness website - all free of charge. Through the dissemination of ideas and the development of materials and programs, they have helped our coordinators incorporate kindness into thousands of schools and communities throughout the United States and around the world. They also encourage kindness in our own region of Denver, Colorado, and work with many schools and community groups in our area.
As people from different cultures and from all walks of life are joining to spread kindness, they are creating a powerful, synergistic action throughout the world. Please join them in bringing kindness and compassion to our local and global communities!
Ms Barbara Gates
Director of Education, Programme
Mr. Gary Dixon
Administrator
1727 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80202 USA
Tel: 303-297-1964
Fax: 303-297-2919
Email: Rakinfo@actsofkindness.org
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Italy – "Parma Kindness Town"(www.gentilezza.it)
The Rotary Club of Parma initiated and promoted a "Month of Kindness" from 13 November to 13 December 2000, for its Parma residents in Italy. The event was supported by the Municipality of Parma. Through this initiative, Parma hopes to be the first town in Italy and in Mainland Europe to start an Italian Kindness Movement to set people to be kind and civil to each other.
The Italian delegation to WKM was represented by Dr Giorgio Aiassa, who is also the President of the Rotary Club Parma, District 2070, Italy and his brother Mr Umberto Aiassa.
Dr Giorgio Aiassa
Representative
Italian Kindness Movement
Via Bassa dei Folli 65 43100 PARMA
Tel: 0039 521 488583
Fax: 0039 521 495133
Email: giaiass@tin.it
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