To celebrate Kindness Day on November 13 we are showcasing ways to practise small acts of kindness on Wikimedia projects. Wikimedia Projects would not exist without the support of the global community of volunteers, people like you, who contribute to the projects.

Recognising and appreciating others can help other editors feel valued for their contributions and it can leave you with a “warm glow” too! Here are some suggestions on ways you can spread a little kindness on the Wikimedia projects.

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Why not take a few minutes to thank someone and recognise their contribution to the Wikimedia projects on their user page or use this simple feature https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Notifications/Thanks on the history page of an article. -

Maybe you’ve been impressed by someone’s contribution or used someone’s image in an article, why not send them a note to let them know their efforts are appreciated? -

If you have led a Wikipedia training session recently, why not say hello to the people who attended and check in with them to see how they are getting on? -

Wish someone a happy birthday on Wiki by joining the Birthday Committee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Birthday_Committee! -

The Wikimedia Foundation’s Editing Team has put in a new feature which makes it easier to thank comments. See this diff post for more info https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/10/13/revolutionizing-gratitude-a-new-era-of-thanking-comments/ . -

Recognise somebody’s contribution by giving them a Wikipedia Barnstar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Barnstars

See here for more ideas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Kindness_Campaign#How_to_give_recognitionto show your appreciation on Wikipedia.

Without your input, Wikimedia projects wouldn’t exist. Thank you! To help us keep track of how Mini Wiki is being used, please use the #wmuk in your edit summary, where possible. We’d love to hear from you on your experience of using Mini Wiki. If you have an idea for a task you would like the UK community’s help with that is quick and simple, email rupal.karia@wikimedia.org.uk.