All of us have come into contact with those with Down Syndrome at one time or other. Usually free-spirited and happy, and often surrounded by adoring animal friends, people with Down Syndrome seem to be able to enjoy the little things in life the way that many of us can’t—and […]
World Psoriasis Day – 29 October 2024
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate. Source: Text: Google Psoriatic Disease and the Family […]
World Social Work Day – 19 March 2024
Celebrated on March 15th is some French-speaking areas Every year, World Social Work Day is celebrated across the world on the third Tuesday of March, and events are organized throughout the month of March. The day is an opportunity for social workers and others in the social service sector to […]
International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers – 12 February
End Violence Against Children One in every six children live in conflict zones. Each day these children must navigate extreme risks of violence, psychological trauma, abduction, and abuse. And thousands of these children are caught in the eye of storm each year, recruited and used as soldiers in armed […]
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 30 July 2023
THEME 2023: « Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind » The campaign for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023 aims to raise awareness of disturbing developments and trends identified by UNODC and calls on governments, law enforcement, public services, and civil society to assess and enhance their efforts to strengthen […]
World Multiple Sclerosis Day – 30 May
World Multiple Sclerosis Day on May 30th creates an opportunity to boost awareness and connect those with MS to resources and improve support systems. #WorldMultipleSclerosisDay As one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system, Multiple Sclerosis impacts more than 2.3 million people around the world according to […]
World AIDS Day – 1 December 2022
Equalize Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. The inequalities which perpetuate the AIDS pandemic are not inevitable; we can […]
International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2018
The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5. The day, which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), gives volunteers a chance to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local, […]
World Aids Orphans Day – 7 May
Children orphaned by AIDS are just a fraction of the problem, as millions more have been made vulnerable. Behind the statistics are millions of stories of human suffering. The AIDS crisis has a catastrophic impact on households and communities – deepening poverty and exacerbating hardships. More than 95 percent of […]
World Malaria Day – 25 April
World Malaria Day gives people the chance to promote or learn about the efforts made to prevent and reduce Malaria around the world. It is observed on April 25 each year. Good healthcare is important to prevent and treat diseases such as Malaria. Background Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused […]