The International Day of Charity is an international day observed annually on 5 September. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012
The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.
The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."
Besides honoring Mother Teresa's tireless work to help others overcome poverty and suffering, the holiday provides a platform for charitable opportunities to take place.
Every year, charities all over the world help to save and improve people's lives, fighting disease, protecting children, and giving hope to many thousands of people.
It can be easy to live in our own lives and issues and the problems of the world fade away. International Day of Charity calls our attention back to the injustices of the world around us and shows us what we can do to fix them. Remember, every charitable donation, no matter how small, makes an impact. We just need to look around for what we can help solve.
Though it is uncomfortable to read about and see humanitarian crises, they are still out there. International Day of Charity raises awareness for causes that are urgent, impactful, and dear to many hearts.
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