(Diana-Achieng /Good Deeds Day Kenya)
You don’t need a huge plan, a big budget, or even a lot of free time to make a difference. You just need a spark of kindness — and the willingness to act on it.
That’s why Good Deeds Day is launching the 30 Days of Micro-Kindness Challenge — a month-long invitation to show up every day with one simple, meaningful good deed. It’s about creating a ripple effect of goodness, not just in the world around you, but inside yourself, too.
Because when you choose kindness, you grow.
Why Micro-Kindness?
Micro-kindness is all about the small, everyday actions that make life a little brighter. A kind word. A surprise note. Holding the elevator. Turning off your phone to be present. These aren’t grand gestures, but they’re packed with impact.
Acts of kindness can actually boost your mood, lower stress, and even improve your health, according to The Mayo Clinic. And here’s the magic: kindness is contagious. One good deed will spark another, and another.
So, imagine what 30 days of intentional kindness could do. For your community. For your relationships. For you.
(Hands On Bogota Colombia / Good Deeds Day)
How It Works
We’ve created a free downloadable calendar filled with 30 bite-sized ideas — one for each day of the month. It’s easy to follow, fun to try, and totally adaptable.
Here’s a sneak peek:
Day 3: Write a thank-you note to someone you admire
Day 6: Surprise a neighbor with a small treat
Day 10: Turn off notifications and give someone your full attention
Day 15: Write a positive comment on a stranger’s post
Day 20: Pick up litter on your street
Day 25: Share a favorite podcast that inspired you
Day 30: Treat yourself with the same compassion you give others
Each action is designed to take less than 10 minutes — but the goodness lasts much longer.
(Plant for Peace /Good Deeds Day Jamaica)
What You’ll Gain
By joining this challenge, you’ll:
Discover the joy of giving in small ways
Strengthen your sense of connection
Feel more grounded, grateful, and purposeful
Inspire those around you to do the same
And most importantly: you’ll remind yourself that doing good is who you are — not just what you do.
(Areyvut – New Jersey / Good Deeds Day)
Ready to Begin?
Download the 30 Days of Micro-Kindness Calendar, print it out, hang it on your fridge, share it with a friend — or post your progress on social media using the hashtag #GoodnessChallenge.
At Good Deeds Day, we believe goodness lives in the details — In the small choices we make every day to be kinder, gentler, and more present for one another. So, take the challenge. Start small. Spread kindness.
Tag us in your journey: @GoodDeedsDay
Use #30DaysofKindness #GoodnessChallenge #GoodDeedsDay
(Raquel Guzman Posse / Good Deeds Day Argentina)
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Good Deeds Day, an annual global day of doing good, is the pinnacle of doing good year-round. Initiated in 2007 by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison, Good Deeds Day has grown to 115 countries with millions of participants. Good Deeds Day 2026 will be on April 12.
