World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote #Kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia and the U.A.E. #WorldKindnessDay presents us with the opportunity to […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become […]
Homelessness Awareness Week, held annually in December, is a vital initiative that shines a spotlight on the issues faced by individuals experiencing homelessness. The week promotes understanding, compassion, and action, encouraging communities to work together to address the root causes of homelessness and support those affected. Organisations, charities, and local councils often host events such […]
National Grief Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness of the impact of #Grief and #Bereavement. The bereaved often have to hide their grief from others. Sometimes it is from their friends and family as they do not want to burden them. Sometimes it is from their colleagues at work. Please look out for […]
Giving Tuesday, celebrated the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is a global day of generosity where individuals, businesses, and organisations are encouraged to give back to their communities through donations, volunteer work, and acts of kindness. This day is all about shifting the focus from consumerism to compassion, reminding everyone that the holiday […]
Each year in December, the UK celebrates Christmas Jumper Day. The aim of the day is to raise awareness and funding for children in need across the world. Aside from affording these children the fundamentals that they need to live, the day allows children to still see the wonderful side of our planet and retain […]
The Festival of Winter Walks is an annual event that encourages people to embrace the beauty of #Winter by going for walks in nature. It’s a celebration of the great outdoors during the colder months and an opportunity to connect with nature, stay active, and enjoy the crisp, winter air. The Festival of Winter Walks […]
Did you know there is an annual awareness day for robins? National Robin Day is on the 21st December, created by the charity Songbird Survival in 2016 as a way to raise awareness of not only robins but also all small garden birds who may struggle to survive the cold winter months. Winter can be a particularly difficult […]
