International Charity Day 2022: Theme, History and Significance

International Charity Day is observed on 5 September as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. It was established with the objective of sensitizing people, NGOs and stakeholders to help the needy people by participating in philanthropic activities. Doing this will create social connection. Focuses on creating a common platform for charities around the world.

International Charity Day: History

5 September was chosen to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 “for his work in the struggle to address poverty and distress, which also threaten peace.” Mother Teresa was born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxihu in Macedonia, Greece in 1910. In 1928, he visited India and devoted his time to helping the distressed and needy. In 1950, he founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata.

International Charity Day 2022: Theme

In the ‘2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development’ adopted in 2015, the United Nations recognized that poverty eradication, including extreme poverty, is the biggest global challenge and the need for sustainable development. The agenda calls for global solidarity that focuses on the needs of the destitute. The Sustainable Development Goals set out in the agenda can be divided into six categories: people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership.

International Charity Day: Significance

Philanthropy can help mitigate the effects of humanitarian crises and can help with education, housing, and child protection. It encourages cultural progress and preserves culture and natural heritage, science and sports. The charity helps promote the rights of the marginalized and disadvantaged. It harnesses the power of community and teaches the younger generation about generosity. Charities focus on serious issues and more.

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