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International Youth Day
2026-08-12
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.
#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.
It’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.
International 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.

Source: International Youth Day (nationaltoday.com)

National Non-Profit Day
2026-08-17
National Non-Profit Day is commemorated on August 17 each year to recognize non-profit organisations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. If you’ve ever volunteered, you’re well aware of the significance of these charitable organisations.
Nonprofits throughout the country work to promote awareness and offer assistance to individuals who otherwise would not be able to afford it. Their activities contribute to the shaping of our society and provide hope for a brighter future.
Non Profit organisations are the glue that hold together many communities across the UK, offering support to people who need it and helping to build connected communities. They do vital work, which can often go under-appreciated.
That’s why we’re celebrating #NationalNonprofitDay, to shine a light on the wonderful non-profit organisations working to make a difference in their area.
Why not take some time to familiarise yourself with the non-profit organisations in your area?
Learn more on aDoddle.org

Never Give Up Day
2026-08-18
On August 18th We Celebrate Never Give Up Day. This Day Is All About Cultivating A Mindset Of Determination
The day not only applauds people for reaching their goals but also supports those who are still trying to achieve their goals. This unique celebration day is dedicated to showcasing the impactful resilience and determination in our community.
#NeverGiveUpDay encourages awareness-raising activities, (sports) events, runs/walks for charity, workshops and community programs. Health and social care associations, organisations and charities can initiate their call to action and fundraising events.
All in all, Never Give Up Day provides a common platform for individuals and professionals to use their imagination and judgment to innovate to inspire.
Source: Never Give Up Day 2026: 18 August 2026 | Awareness Days

Women's Equality Day
2026-08-26
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 any available jobs, began organizing to demand political rights and representation.
By 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.
In 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.
Women 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.
#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.

Source: WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY – August 26, 2026 – National Today
