5 September: 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. 

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." (Source: United Nations)

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) writes a chilling summary of the needs right now:

In 2024, nearly 300 million people around the world will need humanitarian assistance and protection, due to conflicts, climate emergencies and other drivers.

There are three main drivers of these needs:

 ⚡ Conflict: the world is experiencing more conflicts, which are more entrenched, with devastating consequences for civilians

 🌍 The global climate emergency: the climate crisis is spiraling, leaving a trail of destruction in its path

 💸 Economic factors: economic dynamics are overlapping with conflict, climate disasters, infectious disease outbreaks and others, as a significant driver of humanitarian need

(Source: UN Global Humanitarian Overview 2024)

👉 I know many absolutely fabulous people who work, or I should probably call it 'devote their working hours', to support others in overcoming poverty by fulfilling their own potential, and bringing long-lasting progress and peace to millions across the globe.

👏 YOU ARE AMAZING! 👏 THANK YOU!

So, if you know someone who works in this field, why not drop them a little personal thank-you-note! I certainly will!....