ABOUT k20
The k20 Initiative: A Global Kindness System
Kindness is a critical force that enhances societal, economic, and environmental well-being. However, despite its fundamental importance, kindness remains fragmented across various sectors and initiatives.
The k20 is a transformative effort to unify and amplify global kindness efforts, establishing a structured, high-impact infrastructure similar to how the G20 shapes economic policy.
The inaugural k20 Summit represents a landmark opportunity to catalyze this movement. Influential contributors from academia, business, government, and civil society will be hosted by The ROCK Center at Florida Gulf Coast University to explore how kindness can drive systemic change.
The Summit Experience: This two-day event will blend high-level strategic discussions with engaging public sessions and immersive hands-on experiences.
k20 Leadership
Obijiofor Aginamo
Director - UNESCO and MGIEP
Hazleen Ahmad
Social Impact Entrepreneur
Francesca Donlan
Kindness Advocate and PR professional
Mark Doughty
Founder, Global Kindness Institute
Donna Dwiggins
Executive Director A Kindr Foundation
Jenny Haase
Founder, Kindness from the Heart
Ken Jaray
Former Mayor and Kindness Champion
James Kellock
Founder, All We Can
Jaclyn Lindsey
CEO of Kindness.org
Fortuna Ludmir
Leading initiatives in kindness and teamwork for social change
Nirmala Mehendale-Peters
Founder Trustee, Kindness Unlimited, India
Ash Moraca
Founder of Retreat
Dr. Rubaiul Murshed
Founder of the Shomman Foundation
Dr. Maria Roca
Director Roots of Compassion & Kindness Institute at Florida Gulf Coast University
Robyn Simpson
Founder of kindness a tech platform and community project
Kevin Smith
Founder of Kindness Worldwide
Alan Williams
Director of SERVICEBRAND Global