by Hope Meireles | Oct 11, 2020 | Charity Spotlight, Holiday
International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually by the United Nations on October 11 to recognize girls’ rights and the challenges they face worldwide. The Day promotes the empowerment of adolescent girls and the fulfilment of their human rights. This year,...
by Hope Meireles | Oct 8, 2020 | Charity Spotlight
Liver Awareness Month is annually observed during the month of October. The month is used to encourage early detection of liver diseases and inform the public about the importance of the liver. Those who are at risk of liver cancer are encouraged to follow up with...
by Hope Meireles | Oct 5, 2020 | Holiday
In 1985, the United Nations declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. It is annually celebrated to reflect on the basic human right of all to adequate shelter. It also serves as a reminder to the world of the responsibility we have for the future of...
by Hope Meireles | Oct 4, 2020 | Charity Spotlight, Holiday
October 4 is World Animal Day, a day dedicated to improving animal welfare standards around the world. Heinrich Zimmermann, animal rights advocate, created the day in 1925 to promote the protection of all animals. He chose October 4 as it is the day of Saint Francis...
by Hope Meireles | Oct 1, 2020 | Charity Spotlight
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign dedicated to spreading breast cancer awareness, education, and research. Breast Cancer Facts: 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. Breast cancer is the 2nd...
