International Day of Friendship

What is International Day of Friendship?

International Day of Friendship was created by the United Nations to promote friendships between individuals, countries, cultures, and communities. This encourages peace and unity across diverse backgrounds.

When is International Day of Friendship?

Tuesday, July 30

Activities: 

• Friendship Bracelet Making: Set up a friendship bracelet making station with colourful beads, strings, and other craft materials. Encourage children to create friendship bracelets to exchange with their friends.
• Friendship Games: Organise outdoor or indoor games that promote teamwork, cooperation, and communication among children. Choose games such as relay races.
• Random Acts of Kindness: Encourage children to perform random acts of kindness for their friends throughout the day. Provide ideas such as sharing toys, giving compliments, or offering to help with tasks.
• Group Time: Discuss what friendship is and encourage the children to share what friendship is to them and ways to show kindness to friends.
• Collaborative Art Project: Provide a large piece of paper or canvas and art supplies such as paint, markers, and stickers. Encourage children to work together to create an art masterpiece.