International Day of Charity
September 5th is recognized as International Day of Charity. According to the United Nations Website, The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. The 5 of September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace.
“The fruit of love is service, which is compassion in action.” - Mother Teresa
For those with a primary altruistic driving force (if you want to know if that includes you, find out more here) this day speaks to all the things you love about service to others. For those who are new to volunteering or unsure where to start, rest assured, it can be beneficial for everyone involved. At HelpGuide.org you will find helpful tips on everything from the mental and physical health benefits of volunteering to how to find the right volunteer opportunities for you. At Moser Consulting, we use MLK Day as a day to give back. Employees are given the day off and encouraged to volunteer in some way in the community. It’s always nice to see the different ways people choose to serve and the happiness it brings.
Of course, you can always support organizations by donating resources or financial contributions which are equally helpful! This article from Mind Tools gives information on what to consider when you are thinking of donating to an organization.
If you still aren’t sure where to start, below are a few suggestions . . . Moser Consulting has also partnered with several of these organizations to give back to the community.
No matter how you choose to give of your time, talent, or resources, we can all make a difference in our community, in our country, or in our world. You don’t have to start big; you just have to start somewhere.
If you would like to learn more about creating a culture of DEIB in your organization, click here.
