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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:World Blood Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year on June 14th it is #WorldBloodDay\, a day to raise awareness of the importance of blood donations to the healthcare industry. From plasma treatments to research and emergency uses\, blood donation is a vital practice that can save lives!  \nDonating blood is not just for the sole purpose of transfusion — it has many other benefits for the health industry. World Blood Donor Day aims to raise awareness regarding the need for regular blood donations\, important to keep the health industry with a stable supply\, and to celebrate the hard work of medical professionals that work in the research and development for new technology and uses for donated blood\, as well as medical teams who use blood on a regular basis. This day is also used to thank donors for their service and determination to save lives and make the world a better place. \n#BloodDonation #GiveBlood \nFind out more about donating blood here: https://www.blood.co.uk/why-give-blood/demand-for-different-blood-types/ \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-blood-donor-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
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SUMMARY:Nelson Mandela International Day
DESCRIPTION:Nelson Mandela has many accolades. He’s  an iconic figure that triumphed over South Africa’s apartheid regime. He was a human rights lawyer\, a prisoner of conscience\, and an international peacemaker. And he was the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa (no biggie). \nSo you see why the United Nations General Assembly would want to celebrate his life. \nCommemorated on July 18th — Nelson Mandela’s birthday — Nelson Mandela International Day celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact. So\, in honour of his 67 years of public service\, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the U.N. ask that you spend 67 minutes of your time helping others. \nSource:  NELSON MANDELA DAY – July 18\, 2026 – National Today
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/nelson-mandela-international-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20240611T114845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T172353Z
UID:10346-1784851200-1784937599@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Self-Care Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year on July 24th\, International Self Care Day promotes self-care as a vital foundation of health. It’s also a day for people around the world to prioritise self-care and make it a part of their lifestyle. \nWhen you take care of yourself to stay well\, you are practicing #SelfCare. Staying well includes taking care of your whole self: physically\, mentally\, and emotionally. For some\, self-care also includes taking care of themselves spiritually. So what exactly does self-care look like? It could be as simple as having some quiet time each day. Others might have coffee with a friend at least once a week. \nOther examples of self-care include: \n\nHaving a regular sleep routine\nMaintaining a healthy weight\nKeeping a reflective journal\nPracticing gratitude\nGetting a massage\nListening to relaxing music\nReading a good book\nLearning to say no\nAsking for help when necessary\n\nThere are other areas of self-care that some focus on as well. For example\, financial self-care involves paying bills on time and putting money into savings. Monitoring time on social media and decluttering your home are included in environmental self-care. \nNo matter what kind of self-care one practices\, one is bound to reap benefits. Having a healthier mind and body are the two primary benefits. Other benefits of self-care include feeling less stressed and being less overwhelmed. Self-care is especially important for caregivers. It’s easy for a caregiver to pour all of their time and energy into another person. Doing so eventually takes its toll. As the saying goes\, “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” \nSource: INTERNATIONAL SELF CARE DAY – July 24 – National Day Calendar
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-self-care-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20220619T124540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T115700Z
UID:6047-1785369600-1785455999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Friendship Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is International Day of Friendship ! \nOur world faces many challenges\, crises and forces of division — such as poverty\, violence\, and human rights abuses — among many others — that undermine peace\, security\, development and social harmony among the world’s peoples. \nTo confront those crises and challenges\, their root causes must be addressed by promoting and defending a shared spirit of human solidarity that takes many forms — the simplest of which is friendship. \nThrough #Friendship — by accumulating bonds of camaraderie and developing strong ties of trust — we can contribute to the fundamental shifts that are urgently needed to achieve lasting stability\, weave a safety net that will protect us all\, and generate passion for a better world where all are united for the greater good. \n  \nSource: International Day of Friendship | United Nations
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-friendship-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20230707T101559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T095517Z
UID:8232-1785542400-1786147199@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Breastfeeding Week
DESCRIPTION:#WBW2026 will focus on tracking progress and evaluating breastfeeding impact on nutrition\, food security and poverty reduction with highlights of successful implementation and lessons learnt. In 2026\, the WBW-SDG campaign will enter its third cycle and will focus on tracking progress in Thematic Area 1: Nutrition\, food security and poverty reduction. The campaign will measure progress\, showcase global and regional statistics with highlights of what works and what needs further improvement. \n\nProtecting\, promoting and supporting breastfeeding will ensure optimum nutrition\, food security and poverty reduction. Breastfeeding saves both the infant and maternal lives. It also supports nutrition\, development and lifelong health. Breastmilk is a low-cost\, locally available nutrition for all\, hence promoting equity with economic returns to families and nations. We invite all the actors in the Warm Chain of Support for Breastfeeding to join us in understanding what is working in countries that are reporting good breastfeeding progress. \n\n#Breastfeeding can act as an equaliser in our society and efforts must be made to ensure everyone has access to breastfeeding support and opportunities. It is essential that no-one is left behind especially vulnerable mothers who may need additional support to reduce breastfeeding inequalities. \nTarget audiences including governments\, policymakers\, workplaces\, communities and parents will be engaged to play their critical roles in empowering families and sustaining breastfeeding-friendly environments in the post-pandemic work life. The theme is aligned with thematic area 4 of the WBW-SDG 2030 campaign. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n#EnablingBreastfeeding #EmpoweringParentsCampaign #BreastfeedingSupport #StrengthenWhatWorks \n\nSource: World Breastfeeding Week 2026
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-breastfeeding-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
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SUMMARY:International Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:International Youth Day on August 12th focuses on the difficulties that some young people are experiencing throughout the world. Half the children between the age of six and 13 lack basic reading and math skills and childhood poverty is still a prevalent problem globally. \n#InternationalYouthDay was created by the UN to help draw awareness to these issues as we strive to find solutions. It’s a day for reflection but also a day for taking action so get involved. There’ll be many concerts\, workshops and cultural events taking place so have a look at what is happening in your local area. \nIt’s an initiative that honours the traits of young people and that acknowledges the challenges that today’s fledging youth face. To support the elimination of these issues it is important that the youth is able to reach the right resources for education\, wellbeing\, medicine and more. \nInternational Youth Day began in 2000 and was organised by the UN to recognise the input that young people make in education\, community development\, environmental groups\, volunteering for different social projects. \n  \nSource: International Youth Day (nationaltoday.com) \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-youth-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20230709T174245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T093919Z
UID:8325-1787097600-1787183999@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Photography Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe day requires participants to share a photo of their world\, which can be anything the photographer chooses. The definition of photography is quite literally “drawing the light” and British scientist Sir John Herschel came up with it in 1839. He used the Greek word phōtós\, which means “light” and graphê which means “drawing or writing”. \nHow to Celebrate?\nWhether you are an amateur\, a professional\, or someone who spends most of his or her day taking phone pictures and sharing them with your social media followers\, World Photography Day is an easy holiday to celebrate. Here are some ways you can enjoy this day: \n\nLearn and read more about the history and science behind photography.\nIf you have always wanted to learn photography\, maybe today is the time to start taking lessons.\nIf you are a photographer\, why not volunteer your time to teach your craft and trade to others?\n\n#WorldPhotographyDay #SayCheese \n  \nSource: \nhttps://nationaltoday.com/world-photo-day/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-photo-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20230712T114912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T095133Z
UID:8337-1787702400-1787788799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Dog Day
DESCRIPTION:International Dog Day is a special celebration of all dogs around the world and the companionship and loyalty that they show to us. \nDogs 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 about all the roles our furry friends play in our communities\, it really is quite incredible! They have quite remarkable abilities\, often sacrificing their own safety to selflessly protect the most vulnerable in our society. They work with law enforcement\, emergency services\, the army\, and individuals that may need additional help\, like those who are partially sighted or who need extra support. Not to mention\, they consistently show us unconditional love and unending comfort\, and brighten up our ‘ruff’ days with their waggy tails and goofy smiles. They’re not only super cute\, but they’re extremely useful\, and humans and dogs have a long and special relationship that has evolved over thousands of years of cooperation\, trust\, and kinship. \nInternational Dog Day raises awareness\, too\, of the significance of rescuing our furry friends\, as there are so many dogs in the world that are in need of a stable home\, and a loving family. The day can act as a gentle reminder for us to try and help these exceptional animals where we can. Sadly\, many rescue centres and dog shelters are fit to burst with abandoned dogs\, often for reasons through no fault of their own. Although it’s not a decision to be taken lightly – pups\, and training and looking after a ‘new best friend’ can be a lot of work! – rescuing instead of buying from a pet store or a breeder can be so\, so rewarding. \n#DogShelter #HappyDogDay #DogRescue #DoggyDay #InternationalDogDay2026 #AdoptDontShop \n  \nSource: International Dog Day | 26th August 2026 | Twinkl – Twinkl
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-dog-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20230720T103408Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Equality Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn the early 19th century\, American women\, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in any available jobs\, began organizing to demand political rights and representation. \nBy the early 1900s\, several countries including Finland\, New Zealand\, and the United Kingdom had legalized voting for women as the movement continued to sweep across the world. \nIn the U.S.\, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was first introduced in 1878\, but it failed to gain traction. It wasn’t until women’s involvement in the World War I effort made their contributions painfully obvious that women’s suffrage finally gained enough support. Women’s rights groups pointed out the hypocrisy of fighting for democracy in Europe while denying it to half of the American citizens at home. \nWomen aren’t done fighting for equal rights. Today\, the wage gap between men and women still impacts women’s economic power\, and gender-based discrimination still plagues workplaces and business transactions. \n#WomensEqualityDay is all about uplifting and #EmpoweringWomen\, and marvelling at how far women have progressed\, defying all odds and oppression. General traditions include men and women expressing gratitude to influential women in their lives\, supporting local businesses run by women\, and celebrating womanhood with your girl gang and special ladies. \n  \nSource:  WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY – August 26\, 2026 – National Today \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/womens-equality-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20230729T105443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T133657Z
UID:8473-1788220800-1790812799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:Blood Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:September Is Blood Cancer Awareness Month\nWhat do #Leukaemia\, #Lymphoma\, and #Myeloma have in common? They’re all blood cancers. According to the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society\, more than 1.5 million people today are living with or in remission from blood cancer. \nBlood cancers are a complex group of diseases. Advances in treatment are helping more people live longer after diagnosis. But more than a third of people with blood cancer live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis. \nBut what are the symptoms? Can a test reveal whether you have blood cancer before you even have symptoms? Who’s at risk and what should you discuss with a doctor? \n#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth exists so that more people will learn the answers to these questions. You can help by sharing facts and information online and in your community\, as well as supporting people who are living with blood cancer. \nSource: September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Leukemia\, Lymphoma\, Myeloma (healthline.com)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/blood-cancer-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20230727T090850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T135033Z
UID:8469-1788566400-1788652799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Charity
DESCRIPTION: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 children about the work of Mother Teresa is one way of recognising the importance of the day. \nThe aim of the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness and give a platform to charity activities around the world for charitable\, individuals and #Volunteer organisations at local\, national and international levels. \nInternational Day of Charity seeks to enhance social responsibility and increase public support of charitable causes. \nThere are so many fun ways to get involved with #InternationalDayOfCharity\, whether that be organising your own event to raise money\, #Volunteering with a good local cause or simply raising awareness for a charitable organisation. It doesn’t matter how much time or money you have to spare since there are lots of different things to do. \nShould you wish to find a #Charity in your area requiring Volunteers\, why not check our website: \naDoddle – Community Mapping – Making it ‘aDoddle’ to Find Help\, Give Help or Connect with Others Locally \n#PeopleHelpingPeople #BetterTogether #NeverMoreNeeded #CharityInUk #MakingADifference #Volunteers #StartWithWhy #FindingPurpose #FindingYourPurpose #MeaningfulWork \nSource:  International Day of Charity – Event Page – Twinkl
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-day-of-charity/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260812T105006
CREATED:20220702T094638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T140437Z
UID:6073-1788998400-1789084799@adoddle.org
SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10th September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people\, across the globe\, to raise awareness of suicide and #SuicidePrevention. \n#Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country\, but suicides among teenage girls and young women have almost doubled in recent years. \nThe  theme for World Suicide Prevention Day\, as set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention is ‘#ChangeTheNarrative \nTheir message is clear – Changing the narrative on suicide aims to inspire individuals\, communities\, organizations\, and governments to engage in open and honest discussions about suicide and suicidal behaviour. By initiating these vital conversations\, we can break down barriers\, raise awareness\, and create better cultures of understanding and support. \nIf you need help with your mental health\, there are hundreds of organisations across the UK dedicated to providing support. Find organisations in your local area on aDoddle. \n#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport \n  \nSource; World Suicide Prevention Day – Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-suicide-prevention-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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