Kids for Peace/Kindness Certified Companies
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Kids for Peace, also known as Kindness Certified Companies, is a California-based global nonprofit dedicated to creating peace through youth leadership, community service, global friendships, and acts of kindness. Founded in 2006 by a mom and a high school honors student, it has grown to more than 350 chapters across 121 countries, engaging children from diverse backgrounds. The organization operates under a Peace Pledge that guides activities to be personally meaningful and culturally relevant. Its signature program, The Great Kindness Challenge, is a school-wide effort to prevent bullying and promote kindness, reaching millions of students and thousands of schools in past years. Beyond school programs, the nonprofit participates in community events and partnerships, such as Peace Fest in Carlsbad and collaborations with organizations like the Tzu Chi Education Foundation to support initiatives such as Love for Ukraine. Based in Carlsbad, California, it operates with a small to mid-sized team and aims to foster a safe, respectful world led by young people.