International Day of Charity

Charities also campaign to highlight awareness of issues society tends to avoid focusing on . Like human rights violations and problems arising from war, conflict, and poverty.

  Do some research into what can be donated to your chosen charity . If your child picked a thrift store or hospice shop, find out what they will accept and let the rest of the family know. Most thrift stores will accept clothing and household items that are clean and in good condition.

We are opening up the floor for suggestions. Please take a moment to think about a cause close to your heart and share it with us in reply. Some categories to consider include: Mental Health Awereness Environment & Sustainability Programs Children's Literacy & Education Projects Homeless Shelters Domestic Abuse, Drug & Alcohol Programs Cancer, Diabetes, Malaria, Chagas Diseases Research Refugee Support

One of the purposes of the United Nations, as stated in its  Charter , is "to achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character." The UN first did this in the aftermath of the Second World War on the devastated continent of Europe, which it helped to rebuild. The Organization is now relied upon by the international community to coordinate  humanitarian relief  operations due to natural and man-made disasters in areas beyond the relief capacity of national authorities alone. Let's deliver Humanitarian Aid