World Photo Day is on August 19th and it celebrates the day when the French government purchased the patent for the daguerreotype process. The daguerreotype process is a photographic process that creates highly detailed images on a sheet of copper plate with a thin coat of silver. The day requires participants to share a photo […]
International Dog Day is a special celebration of all dogs around the world and the companionship and loyalty that they show to us. Dogs truly are ‘man’s best friend’, and #InternationalDogDay is a fantastic opportunity to showcase what these special animals do to keep us safe, guide us, and bring us joy. If you think […]
Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every August 26th, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and #Discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. In the early 19th century, American women, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in […]
National Grief Awareness Day, also known as National Bereavement Day, is recognised annually on August 30th. It was founded in 2014 by Angie Cartwright, a woman who experienced the loss of many of her loved ones. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the different ways in which grief can manifest in our lives. August […]
International Day of Charity is an internationally celebrated day on 5th September. It was first introduced by the United Nations. The day 5th September was chosen to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa. She was known for her dedication to charitable work and gave her life to helping others and overcoming poverty, suffering and distress. Teaching […]
Food Bank Day is an important observance dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity and the role of food banks in supporting vulnerable communities. Celebrated on the first Friday of September, this day encourages individuals and organisations to contribute to their local food banks through donations, volunteering, and advocacy. #Foodbanks play a crucial role in […]
Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay, a day to raise awareness of the importance of literacy not just to an individual, but to broader communities and societies. Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist with at least 773 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills today. The pandemic has further exacerbated challenges faced by non-literate children and […]
Emergency Services Day 999 Day takes place on 9th September every year, celebrating and recognising the vital work of the emergency services in the UK. This day is dedicated to honouring the brave men and women who risk their lives to keep us safe, including police, fire, ambulance, and other rescue services. It’s a day to […]
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