International Day of Charity 2022 (5th September)
International Charity Day is observed on 5th September every year to mark the death anniversary of Mother Teresa and to create awareness about the significance of charity in our daily lives. International Charity Day was marked by the UN to remind us to be kind to people who need it and encourage charity.
Aim of International Day of Charity :
The aim of the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness and give a platform to charity activities around the world for charitable, individuals and volunteer organisations at local, national and international levels.
Significance of International Day of Charity :
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, as per the UN's website.
History of International Day of Charity :
International Day of Charity started in Hungary as a way for the Hungarian Civil Society to enhance visibility, organise charitable events and raise public support for charity.
The day 5th September was chosen to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa. She was known for her dedication to charitable work and gave her life to helping others and overcoming poverty, suffering and distress.
The day was officially declared by the United Nations in 2012 and is part of their 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, which recognises the barriers that poverty places on international development.
International Day of Charity Quotes :
1. 'It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving'
2. 'No one has ever become poor by giving'
3. 'You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you'
4. 'When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed'
5. 'A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog'
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