One Planet – One People pushes kindness campaigns beyond World Kindness Day

One Planet – One People says World Kindness Day should become a year-round practice, using the free Karma Club and HEART initiatives to reduce loneliness, bullying and division in schools, workplaces and communities. The nonprofit is also linking the campaign to GivingTuesday, with a goal of expanding to thousands of schools and millions of student members by 2028.

Why it matters: - One Planet – One People is framing kindness as a public-health, school-climate and workplace issue, not just a feel-good observance. - The group says planned acts of kindness can help build respect, reduce loneliness and support better quality of life for youth and adults. - The campaign is aimed at schools, families, employers, nonprofits, governments and community groups.

What happened: - One Planet – One People marked World Kindness Day on Nov. 12, 2026, with a call to move kindness from a one-day observance into a daily practice. - Founder Lyle Benjamin said respect and quality of life are the two simple wishes people share for themselves, their families and their futures. - The nonprofit promoted the free Karma Club and HEART initiatives as tools for youth and adults. - The organization directed people to more information on the sustainability framework tied to its programs.

The details: - The release cites the CDC's 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which found 39.7 percent of U.S. high school students reported persistent sadness or hopelessness. - The same survey found the share bullied at school rose from 15 percent to 19 percent between 2021 and 2023. - UNESCO research cited in the release says almost one in three students worldwide is bullied in a given month. - The release says frequently bullied students are twice as likely to feel lonely, lose sleep at night and contemplate suicide. - The 2023 U.S. Surgeon General advisory on loneliness said about half of American adults experience loneliness. - The advisory estimated loneliness-related stress absenteeism costs employers $154 billion a year. - A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found about eight in ten U.S. adults say political debate has become less respectful and fact-based. - The CDC says young people who feel connected at school are less likely to experience poor mental health, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, substance use and violence. - The CDC also says schools can build connection through relationship-building programs. - HEART stands for Humanity, Equality, Action, Respect and Teamwork. - Humanity, equality, action, respect and teamwork are described as lessons built around civility, social justice, collaborative skills and health and well-being. - The Karma Club is free to join and uses monthly activities in Planned Acts of Kindness, engagement, volunteerism and support. - Members earn challenge and reward coins, and the motto is, “The More You Do, The Greater Your Rewards.” - CoolMoves.us is the platform where youth and adults can log daily acts of kindness and share video content. - The Karma Club encourages members to create short kindness videos in their own language and share them. - One Planet – One People Clubs combine personal passions with project-based skill development. - Internships and mentorships are built around Artificial Intelligence Management, Project Management and the Eight Foundation Skills. - Project KOPE tracks an individual's health, happiness and wellness through monthly assessment and detailed reports. - The release says the programs are aligned with the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and 18 Global Collaborative Sustainability Requirements. - The nonprofit's stated goal is HEART programs in 8,000 schools with more than 3.9 million student members by 2028. - The Karma Club's goal is a movement in 195+ countries with hundreds of millions of members by 2028. - The release says members could perform the same Planned Act of Kindness on the same day across the world. - The group says it wants members to collaborate on climate change, pollution, pandemics and war before those problems reach tipping points. - The Karma Club is open to people regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender, age, education or socioeconomic level. - The programs are positioned for students, employees, owners, retirees and the unemployed, as well as schools, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, NGOs, governments and businesses. - Companies can adopt the Karma Club as a custom-branded loyalty, volunteer or team-building program tied to CSR and ESG goals. - Schools, organizations and companies can also use custom-branded apps for outreach, engagement, inspiration, education and action.

Between the lines: - The release blends a social mission with a growth plan, using gamification, rewards and branded apps to drive participation. - By tying kindness to measurable outcomes, the nonprofit is trying to make behavior change easier to track for schools and employers. - The emphasis on loneliness, bullying and polarization suggests the group is pitching preventive action rather than reaction after harm occurs. - The GivingTuesday tie-in broadens the appeal from awareness to donations and fundraising.

What's next: - One Planet – One People is asking parents, teachers, students, employees, influencers and public officials to take HEART programs to school leaders, employers and elected officials. - The nonprofit is inviting people to join the Karma Club and become an ambassador at KarmaClub.net. - The group is directing people to explore Cool Moves at CoolMoves.us and learn more at OnePlanet-OnePeople.com and PlannedActs.org. - Business leaders can look for CSR and ESG information at CSRbenefitshub.com. - Educational programs are offered through the Benjamin DaVinci Institute at BenjaminDavinciInstitute.com. - Supporters are being asked to donate through the nonprofit websites, with payments processed through Zeffy. - The Tipping Point $1 Challenge aims to raise $1 for every person on Earth, or $8 billion by 2028. - The nonprofit says millionaires and billionaires are invited to match donations.

The bottom line: - One Planet – One People wants World Kindness Day to become a daily operating system for schools, workplaces and communities, backed by free tools, rewards and fundraising goals.