Celebrating Kindness at the Good Deeds Day Uganda 2025

We joined the rest of the world to celebrate Good Deeds Day 2025, a global movement that promotes doing good as a way of life. This year’s celebration was not just about volunteering or community service, it was a powerful reminder that each act of kindness, no matter how small contributes to a ripple effect of change in our society. The event was held under the theme “From Waste to Worth: Innovating for Clean and Green Communities,” reflecting the urgent need to rethink waste management, promote sustainability and innovate for the environment. This event brought together young people, civil society organizations, partners, schoolchildren and the public to showcase the beauty of compassion, creativity and collaboration.

One of the key goals of the event was to inspire community participation in sustainability and kindness initiatives. From health to education, environmental action to empowerment, the activities held throughout the day reflected this vision. Young people were at the heart of the celebration. Schoolchildren participated by performing poems, songs and skits that shared messages of kindness, unity, doing good and hope. Their performances reminded everyone that instilling the spirit of doing good from an early age lays the foundation for a more compassionate future. When children are engaged in community activities like Good Deeds Day, they begin to internalize values of empathy, responsibility and active citizenship. As the popular saying goes, “Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it.”

Health was another key focus of the day and through our partnership with Uganda Red Cross, there was a blood donation drive at the event. Their presence added a life-saving dimension to the celebrations, showing that doing good can literally mean giving the gift of life. Participants also took part in an aerobic session that combined fitness with fun, promoting mental and physical wellness. The message throughout the day was clear in that doing good is not limited to large scale acts. Sometimes, it is the simple things like smiling at a stranger, sharing a word of encouragement, sharing a meal or helping someone in need that have the greatest impact. This spirit of collective kindness was deeply felt and seen across every corner of the event. Volunteers, students, partners, and onlookers alike joined hands to make the day a success. 

Another heartwarming moment of the day was sharing food with the people on the streets of Nakivubo. This simple yet powerful act stood out as a reminder that kindness often starts with meeting basic human needs. With warm plates of food in hand, the volunteers approached boda riders, street children, vendors and casual laborers; people who are often overlooked in the hustle of daily life. The smiles, surprise and gratitude in return spoke volumes. This gesture wasn’t just about feeding people, it was about recognizing their humanity, spreading love and creating moments of connection in unexpected places. In a world where many face hardship and hunger, taking the time to sit, serve and listen is a deed that truly matters. As we reflect on the spirit of #DoingGood, this moment reminds us that the smallest gestures like sharing a meal can leave the deepest impact.

Good Deeds Day was more than an event, it was a reminder that change starts with each of us. Whether it is innovating to protect the environment, supporting menstrual health, donating blood or inspiring young minds through performance, the goal is the same: to build a world rooted in kindness, dignity and community.