International Day of Charity September 5, 2020
September 1, 2020
JBS Nonprofit Consultants
Julianne Shenk
The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of mobilizing people all around the world 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."[1]
In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations, as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals, including the work of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution A/RES/67/105 designated the 5th of September, the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity.[2]
I encourage you to support your favorite nonprofit organization in honor of International Day of Charity. Support can be financial or by volunteering. Contact the organization and see what their need is and how you can help. If you need assistance, please send me a message!
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