About Us
OUR MISSION is to assist people, both young and old, with the understanding that we, humans, animals, and plants, are entangled in surviving on this planet and to promote kindness to all.
OUR VISION is to have its citizens’ accept responsibility and participate in a world where all people are respected for their value as citizens. We recognize even the smallest of Acts of Kindness for the changes that they cause. Like the Butterfly Effect, small changes can result in large differences in the immediate and far future.
Kindness is a Lifestyle
The Kindness lifestyle is defined here, much like other organizations with use a code of conduct (Boy Scouts, Bill of Rights, 10 Commandments). Once one takes the Oath of Kindness, one becomes a Citizen of the Kindness Generation.
On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to follow and promote the Kindness Principles of the Kindness Generation and to help others, humans, animals or plants at all times.
Kindness Principles
Principles which we live by guide our daily actions. For the Principles of Kindness Generation, we have adopted The Six Pillars of Character®
The Six Pillars of Character® are the core ethical values of CHARACTER COUNTS! These values were identified by a nonpartisan, nonsectarian (secular) group of youth development experts in 1992 as “core ethical values that transcend cultural, religious and socioeconomic differences”.
TRUSTWORTHINESS
Be honest in communications and actions • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country • Keep your promises
RESPECT
Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
RESPONSIBILITY
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Be diligent • Persevere • Do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act • Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes • Set a good example for others • Choose a positive attitude • Make healthy choices
FAIRNESS
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly
CARING
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Show Empathy • Express gratitude • Forgive others and show mercy • Help people in need • Be charitable and altruistic
CITIZENSHIP
Do your share to make your home, school, community and greater world better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer