World Values Day

As the sun rises this #WorldValuesDay, we invite you to enjoy this Native American blessing from Joan Henry. The blessing in English starts at 1:20 in the video. Joan speaks of the vital necessity of bringing our attention and vigilance to caring for Mother Earth.

MYTH: Volunteering is only for retired people or students. TRUTH: It's for anyone at any life stage. MYTH: You need special skills or expertise. TRUTH: Every skill and every person has value.

MYTH: You need lots of free time. TRUTH: Even an hour makes a difference. MYTH: You have to commit to a regular schedule. TRUTH: One-time contributions matter too. MYTH: Your help won't make a difference. TRUTH: Small acts create real change.

There are many misconceptions about what it takes to volunteer, and they hold people back from getting involved. The truth is, volunteering looks different for everyone. What myth has stopped you from volunteering in the past? Here are some myths below:

We are supporting International Nurses Day on 12th May. International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The theme for 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture

The things that matter most are often the things we forget to prioritise. Join us for Meaningful May and make the most of each precious day 🌤️ Get your calendar here 👇 actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

The reasons people volunteer are beautifully diverse. Whatever the reason, it's personal. It's meaningful. And it's yours. Why do YOU volunteer? (Or why would you want to?) #WorldValuesDay

🍿 What movies have touched your heart or opened your mind when it comes to values? 🎬 What values did it inspire or make you think more deeply about? #FilmTwitter #MovieRecommendations #MovieRecs #WhatToWatch #Cinephile #MovieNight

World Values Day is supporting Earth Day on April 22nd. Earth Day 2026 continues with the theme of "Our Power, Our Planet" to focus on mobilising global communities for climate action, renewable energy, and environmental justice. #EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #WorldValuesDay

#TogetherWeCan At a time when the world feels overwhelming and disconnected…we’re choosing something different. From April 20th - 24th, organisations and individuals from around the world are coming together for one united movement. #KindnessCounts #WorldValuesDay

Save the date: April 20th – 24th ✔ Do one small act of kindness, generosity, or good ✔ Post it with #KindnessCounts ✔ Invite others to do the same Because small actions, multiplied across thousands of people, create real impact. #TogetherWeCan #WorldValuesDay

Volunteering is what happens when your values stop being ideas tucked away in your heart and start showing up in the real world. This is what it looks like when values come to life. And your values? They deserve that kind of action. Do you volunteer? #WorldValuesDay

For the past year we've been compiling a list of books that shine a light on values. Today, we're excited to share the final curated book list: ✨ Wonder Stack: Children's books that spark curiosity and nurture little values worldvaluesday.com/wonder-stack-c… #WorldValuesDay

For the past year we've been compiling a list of books that shine a light on values. Today, we're excited to share the second of three curated book lists 📰 Real Pages: Non-fiction reads to inform, challenge, and grow your worldview worldvaluesday.com/real-pages-non… #WorldValuesDay

For the past year we've been compiling a list of books that shine a light on values and sharing them on our social pages. We're excited to share the 1st of 3 curated book lists 📖 Worlds Unbound: Fiction books to stretch your imagination worldvaluesday.com/worlds-unbound… #WorldValuesDay

This Friday March 20th is #InternationalDayofHappiness - a reminder that wellbeing matters for all of us. This year’s theme explores how social media shapes our happiness: it can connect us, inspire us…or overwhelm us. #WorldValuesDay

Today, March 15th, we celebrate the power of speaking as world citizens with empathy, courage, and unity. Our voices create connection, understanding, and change. This year’s theme is: speak as a world citizen. For more info visit: worldspeechday.com #WorldSpeechDay

On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and resilience that women carry within them every single day. Here’s to lifting each other and building a future where every woman feels seen, valued, and empowered. #WorldValuesDay supports #IWD2026

This #InternationalWomensDay (March 8th), we're celebrating women like Dayanna who support each other, create impact, and grow through every act of service. Dayanna Lengua Ochoa explains why she volunteers, an example of why volunteering is so powerful. #WorldValuesDay #IWD2026

📕 Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure – Kendall Concini A sunny beach day turns into a heartfelt journey when emotions roll in like waves. With warmth and imagination, this story helps children understand feelings, both theirs and others.

📘 Orange Banana Banana Why Are You Orange? – Chelsea Noel Curious questions lead to colourful discoveries in this playful, laugh-out-loud story! As children explore what makes things different, they learn to celebrate uniqueness.

Children's books turn bedrooms into castles and quiet moments into adventures. We've handpicked books that inspire, huge thanks to our community for helping us curate them! 💛