International Day of Charity
September 5 · Level 9 · #326 of 2238
The International Day of Charity is a UN observance that encourages people to help others and contribute to their communities. Support can mean donating money, sharing useful skills or simply giving time to a cause.
How it is celebrated: charities run fundraising campaigns and explain their work. Volunteers join practical projects, while schools, businesses and neighbourhood groups support causes they care about.
The date marks the anniversary of Mother Teresa's death. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work helping people living in poverty.