International Day of Charity

  Volunteering with your child to help a local charity is a good way to give back to the community . It’s also a useful way of getting your kids on board with the concept of giving. Charity and community organizations will always appreciate an extra pair of hands . Whether it’s helping at a fundraising event, serving food at a homeless shelter, or volunteering in a thrift store.

Studies show donating to charity is a stress reliever . It makes you feel good. What’s more, studies show the act of giving itself is not just a feel-good moment . Improved mood, better health and living longer are all connected to giving. Whether it’s in the form of donations or volunteering.

Charity at its core is an expression of global solidarity . It brings people together to build more just and resilient societies, whether through direct giving, volunteering, or collective action . Beyond immediate aid, charity strengthens healthcare, education, cultural preservation, and the protection of vulnerable groups ( OECD ). Today, charity and philanthropy alike are evolving to address the deeper causes of poverty and inequality. Charitable efforts now influence public policy, fund innovation, and support communities where public services fall short. In fragile regions, they often fill critical gaps where governments cannot. The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development puts ending poverty across all its dimensions at the center of the global mission . Poverty isn’t just a lack of income; it also means hunger, exclusion, unsafe living conditions, and limited access to education or healthcare. Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires strong pa...