Is celebrated every year on 5 September as a tribute to life and contributions of Mother Teresa who breathed her last on the same date in 1997.
A nun and missionary
She devoted her whole life to the mission of alleviating pain, poverty and suffering from the world.
A Hungarian idea
Originally, It was a Hungarian civil society initiative to observe Mother Teresa’s death anniversary as the Day of Charity.
Later it was taken up by the UN in 2012
And the day is being celebrated globally since then
Objectives:
To sensitize and mobilize people, NGOs, and all stakeholders globally to help the needy and destitute through volunteer and philanthropic activities.
What happens on this day
Various Fund Raising events take place around the world, ranging from businesses donating their profits of the day, to celebrity auctioning their prized possessions.
Significance of the Day
Overall, this day reminds us that simple acts of charity can alleviate the worst effects of humanitarian crises and create more inclusive and resilient societies.
How to celebrate?
If you don't have enough to donate, you can buy stuffs that give back a portion of their profit to charities.
How to Celebrate?
Look around for needy people OR Organizations that help them. Go Donate!
Money is not the only way to donate.
You can even donate your time, skills and energy through volunteering.
Like cooking for orphans or teaching them how to read and write.
Maybe you can impart some professional skills to them that will help them earn in future.
Australia is the most charitable country on Earth as more than one-third of Australians volunteer and two-third donate money in the Month of December.