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International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2024

5 décembre 2024
Nicole Gregoire
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Catégories: Anglophones et anglophiles
Mots-clés: better world, commitment, communities, culture of service, humanity, social media, sustainable development, volunteers

« Volunteers embody the best of humanity. On this important day, let’s draw inspiration from their example, and resolve to do our part to help shape a better world for all. »    António Guterres

Diverse volunteers, stronger communities

For the International Volunteer Day 2024, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) demonstrates its commitment to communities and the wellbeing of UN Volunteers across the globe through concrete community volunteer activities carried out with national and UN system partners.

It is simply not possible to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without including people at all stages, at all levels, and at all times.

Volunteering makes people part of the solutions. Volunteerism lets people and communities participate in their development. 

The challenges we face—climate change, conflicts, and social injustices can feel overwhelming. Yet, in these trying moments, the spirit of volunteerism shines brighter than ever. In every corner of the world, volunteers are usually the first to respond. They rise to meet challenges with courage, dedication, and selflessness.

Volunteers create a richer culture of service within their communities. They help bridge the gap between generations and support sustainable development. 

Volunteering allows us to work together across generations to achieve the SDGs. Volunteering is an intergenerational cycle.

Join us in recognizing volunteers all over the world through our social media campaign, using the hashtag #IVD2024. View the IVD 2024 Trello Board for resources.

 

Source: Text & Image: https://www.un.org/en/observances/volunteer-day

International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2022

5 décembre 2022
Nicole Gregoire
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Mots-clés: efforts, social change, volunteers, work

International Volunteer Day (IVD)

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a global celebration of volunteers. It takes place every year on December 5 to shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts everywhere.

Volunteers are leading social change around the world. This special day promotes the work of volunteers at all levels, including local, national and international.

United Nations Volunteers founded International Volunteer Day in 1985.

For more information, please visit the United Nations Volunteers website.

International Volunteer Day December 5 2022

Source: Text & Image: https://www.volunteer.ca/

World Red Cross Day – 8 May

8 mai 2017
Nicole Gregoire
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Catégories: Anglophones et anglophiles
Mots-clés: célébration, contribution, international commission, Nobel Prize, people in need, principles, tribute, volunteers

World Red Cross Day and World Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8th May of every year. World Red Cross Day is an annual celebration of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The day marks the anniversary of the birth of Henry Dunant, the founder of ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross), and the winner of the first Nobel Peace Prize, who born on 8th May 1828. The day is dedicated to paying tribute to the volunteers for their fantastic contribution to the people in need.

History of World Red Cross Day
After World War I the idea of “annual action could take hold in the whole world, but it would be a significant contribution to peace” was introduced and evolved out of the “Red Cross Truce, an initiative that was examined by an international commission established at 14th International Conference of the Red Cross.

The results were granted at the 15th International Conference in Tokyo in 1934; then it was confirmed and having considered the principles of the truce. Its applicability across various regions of the world, the General Assembly of the IFRC (International Federation of the Red Cross Societies) asked the LORCS (League of the Red Cross Societies) to consider the feasibility of adopting the first World Red Cross Day.

After two years, the proposal was approved and the first Red Cross Day was organized on 8th May 1948. The standard title of the day has changed over time, and it became “World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day” in 1984.

Source: Text: RajKumar, Apr 10, 2017 | World Red Cross DayWorld Image: Red Cross Day

 

Firefighters’ Day – 4 May

4 mai 2017
Nicole Gregoire
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Catégories: Anglophones et anglophiles
Mots-clés: appreciation, career, community, environment, protection, safety, support, today's scoiety, volunteers

“The role of a firefighter in today’s society – be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defence force, aviation, motor sport, or other is one of dedication, commitment and sacrifice – no matter what country we reside and work in. In the fire service we fight together against one common enemy – fire – no matter what country we come from, what uniform we wear or what language we speak.”  Lt JJ Edmondson, 1999

Firefighters dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. Sometimes that dedication is in the form of countless hours volunteered over many years, in others it is many selfless years working in the industry. In all cases it risks the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter’s life.

International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is a time where the world’s community can recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. It is also a day in which current and past firefighters can be thanked for their contributions.

International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, we can show our support and appreciation to the firefighters world wide who continue to protect us so well throughout the year.

Source: Text: International Firefighters’ Day  Image: Fée des Lettres

International Day of Invisible Work – 5 April

5 avril 2017
Nicole Gregoire
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Catégories: Anglophones et anglophiles
Mots-clés: carers, Children, drug trade, environment, family, mothers, parents, prostitution, volunteers

Day of Invisible Work: « Let’s make it visible! »

Things change. No more than 50-70 years ago, being a good mother meant to stay with your children at home, look after them, help your husband – the breadwinner – to live a peaceful life after a hard day’s work: ladies were supposed to be the « angels of the house », caring for the family.

Today if you say you are a housewife you certainly get as a comment: « Oh, so you don’t work! » And this is not only a sexist remark, good for ladies alone. Unpaid work is held in very low esteem in our society, at home and outside.

There is no sign of home caring work in GDP anywhere in Europe, although recently GDP includes prostitution and drug trade, and no sign either of the silent work of volunteers that take care of the poor, the ill, the refugees, those that help our children practice sports, or help sustaining the environment and the treasures of art in our countries. Still, if it is unpaid, if it is done just because you care, if it is invisible – it seems not to exist. And it can be ignored by the politics, by social security and administration.

In order to make the caring work of millions of people visible and appreciated, an initiative was started in Canada and then brought to Europe by FEFAF, the European Federation of Parents and Carers at Home, to celebrate the first Tuesday of April as the International Day of Invisible Work.

Source: Text: elfac   Image: bimcal.com

International Volunteer Day – 5 December

5 décembre 2016
Nicole Gregoire
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Catégories: Anglophones et anglophiles
Mots-clés: community, goals, information, skills, UN, volunteers, work without pay

international-volunteer-dayAs an appreciation for voluntary engagement the United Nations (UN) have proclaimed December 05, 2016 as the International Volunteer Day. Since 1986 the International Volunteer Day compliments people who do work without payment and supports this habit. Organizations use this day to solicit their work and inform the public about their efforts, goals and work.

The International Volunteer Day supports a unique topic each year but the aim is always to win more people for voluntary work. These people’s work is valuable for every society because people grow together as a community and skills shortage can be balanced. Especially community services depend on volunteers and such services are a valuable experience also for the volunteers as they learn about things they maybe don’t get in touch with during their actual career.

Source: Text & Image: www.cute-calendar.com