2017-2020

From 2017 – 2020, Pay it Forward Day has inspired an estimated 10 million acts of kindness per year globally (across 86 countries). The #standforkindness and #tagyourgive campaigns were huge successes and saw some amazing kindness acts ripple around the world. So proud to be part of something so amazing 🙂

2016

In 2016, people from 79 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day. This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the day with the goal being 10 million acts of kindness.

2015

In 2015, people from 75 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day. We believe we reached our goal of inspiring over 5 million acts of kindness around the world. It was featured on numerous media programs including the Today Show in the USA and Australia.

2014

In 2014, people from 69 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day with individuals working on proclamations in over 70 states and cities

2013

In 2013, people from 60 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day

2012

In 2012, people from 52 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day with individuals working on proclamations in 36 states & 41 cities.  Check out some Pay It Forward Day 2012 activities and articles.

2011

In 2011, people from 35 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day with 7 state & 15 city proclamations. Check out some Pay It Forward Day 2011 activities and articles.

2010

In 2010, people from 28 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day.

2009

In 2009, people from 15 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day.

2008

In 2008, people from 5 countries participated in Pay it Forward Day.

2007

In 2007, Pay it Forward Day was founded by Blake Beattie in Australia.