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The '''International Day of Charity''' is an [[list of minor secular observances#September|international day]] observed annually on '''5 September'''. It was declared by the [[United Nations General Assembly]] in 2012. The prime purpose of the International Day of Charity is to [[consciousness raising|raise awareness]] and provide a common platform for [[charity (practice)|charity]] related activities all over the world for individuals, charitable, [[philanthropy|philanthropic]] and volunteer organizations for their own purposes on the local, national, regional and international level.

== History ==

The International Day of Charity was conceived as a [[Hungary|Hungarian]] [[civil society]] initiative supported by the Hungarian Parliament and Government in 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=33/2011 resolution of the Hungarian Parliament|url=http://www.complex.hu/kzldat/o11h0033.htm/o11h0033.htm}}</ref> to enhance visibility, organize special events, and in this way to increase [[solidarity]], [[social responsibility]] and public support for the charity.

September 5 was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of [[Mother Teresa of Calcutta]],<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/09/05/charity-quotes-inspire_n_5737848.html "International Day Of Charity: 12 Quotes That Will Inspire You To Give"]. ''The Huffington Post Canada'', 5 September 2014</ref> 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."<ref>[http://www.philstar.com/world/2014/09/06/1366404/un-chief-encourages-people-give-international-day-charity "UN chief encourages people to give on International Day of Charity"]. ''Philippine Star''.</ref>

On 17 December 2012, in response to a proposal by [[Hungary]],<ref>[http://budapesttimes.hu/2014/09/14/the-brief-history-of-the-week-32/ "The Brief History of the Week"]. ''Budapest Times''.</ref> the [[United Nations]] General Assembly adopted a [[resolution (law)|resolution]]<ref>{{cite web|title=General Assembly Resolution 67/105 on the International Day of Charity|url=https://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/67/105|publisher=United Nations}}</ref> by [[consensus]] to designate 5 September as the International Day of Charity. The resolution was co-sponsored by 44 [[UN Member States]] ([[Albania]], [[Angola]], [[Australia]], [[Belarus]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Bulgaria]], [[Cambodia]], [[Chile]], [[Croatia]], [[Dominican Republic]], [[Eritrea]], [[Estonia]], [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]], [[Greece]], [[Guatemala]], [[Honduras]], [[Hungary]], [[India]], [[Ireland]], [[Israel]], [[Italy]], [[Jordan]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Latvia]], [[Lebanon]], [[Lithuania]], [[Luxembourg]], [[Republic of Macedonia|Macedonia]], [[Madagascar]], [[Malta]], [[Montenegro]], [[Pakistan]], [[Poland]], [[Republic of Cyprus]], [[Republic of Korea]], [[Romania]], [[Serbia]], [[Singapore]], [[Slovakia]], [[Slovenia]], [[Thailand]], [[Turkey]], [[Ukraine]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Sixty-seventh General Assembly Plenary 57th & 58th Meetings (AM & PM)|url=https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/ga11329.doc.htm|publisher=United Nations}}</ref> representing all five Regional Groups of the United Nations.

In its resolution, the General Assembly invited the Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, [[stakeholder (corporate)|stakeholders]], as well as [[NGOs]] of the civil society, to commemorate the International Day of Charity in an appropriate manner, by encouraging charity, including through education and public awareness-raising activities.<ref>{{cite web|title=UN designates 5 September as International Day of Charity|url=http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/AT_EBESZ/en/en_Hirek/International_day_of_charity.htm|publisher=Government of Hungary}}</ref>

===First commemoration by the United Nations===
On 5 September 2013, the Permanent Mission of Hungary to the United Nations, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Foundation and with the support of the United Nations Department of Information, marked the first commemoration of the International Day of Charity at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.<ref>Jessica Prois. {{cite web|title=International Day Of Charity Honors Mother Teresa, Urges Us To Spread Kindness And Love|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/05/international-day-of-char_n_3874749.html|publisher=Huffington Post}}</ref> The commemoration started with keynote speeches by Assistant Secretary-General [[Robert C. Orr]], [[Kathy Calvin]], President and CEO of the [[UN Foundation]] and [[Hugh Evans (humanitarian)|Hugh Evans]], CEO of the [[Global Poverty Project]]. Two-panel discussions moderated by [[Matthew Bishop (journalist)|Matthew Bishop]] from ''The Economist'' and Ruma Bose, author of ''Mother Teresa CEO'', explored the role of charity in poverty alleviation and in promoting access to clean water and [[sanitation]]. Speakers represented leading organizations in the field of [[philanthropy]], including charity: water, [[WaterAid]], The Resource Alliance, the [[Foundation Center]] and The Coca-Cola Foundation. Discussions focused on lessons learned and the role of the non-profit sector in the implementation of the [[Post-2015 Development Agenda]].<ref>{{cite web|title=UN marks first annual International Day of Charity|url=https://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=45776#.UjMnI0p9_5M|publisher=United Nations}}</ref> The [[Secretary-General]] sent a written message on the occasion of the International Day of Charity.

=== Other events around the world on 5 September 2013 ===

In the capital of Hungary, the [[Apostolic Nunciature]] and the Embassy of the [[Republic of Albania]] organised a special event including a [[mass (liturgy)|mass]], a photo exhibition and a [[donation]] on the occasion of the first International Day of Charity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mother Theresa charity event in Budapest|url=http://www.dteurope.com/news/news/mother-theresa-charity-event-in-budapest.html|work=Diplomacy & Trade }}</ref> [[Qatar Red Crescent]] and The Ritz-Carlton Doha celebrated the International Day of Charity and dedicated to Syrian children under the slogan "Bringing Back Their Joy”.<ref>{{cite web|title=Red Crescent and The Ritz-Carlton Doha celebrated International Day of Charity|url=http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/364634/qrc,-ritz-carlton-to-mark-international-day-of-charity|work=Gulf Times, Qatar}}</ref> Devotees and volunteers of the Hungarian Society for Krishna Consciousness held a special free food distribution program in the heart of Hungary’s capital Budapest, serving 500 plates of a hot delicious vegetarian meal, yoghurt, fruits and sweets hourly.<ref>{{cite web|title=World Charity Day Celebrated with Food Distribution|url=http://news.iskcon.org/world-charity-day-celebrated-by-food-distribution,4051/|publisher=ISKON News}}</ref> The [[Holy See]] issued a press release on the International Day of Charity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holy See Press Release International Day of Charity|url=http://holyseemission.org/press/release.aspx?id=440|access-date=2013-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026042414/http://www.holyseemission.org/press/release.aspx?id=440|archive-date=2013-10-26|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==International Day of Charity in 2014==
In 2014, International Day of Charity events and fundraisers took place around the world,<ref>[http://blueandgreentomorrow.com/2014/09/05/ban-ki-moon-encourages-people-to-give-on-the-international-day-of-charity/ "Ban Ki-Moon encourages people to give on the International Day of Charity"]. ''Blue and Green World'', September 5th, 2014 By Ilaria Bertini</ref> ranging from restaurants donating profits from sales of the day,<ref>[http://www.sactownmag.com/Whats-Cooking/2014/Honor-International-Day-of-Charity-at-restaurants-and-cafes-that-benefit-Sacramento-nonprofits/ "Honor International Day of Charity at restaurants and cafes that benefit Sacramento nonprofits"]. ''Sactown Magazine''.</ref> to [[Ice Bucket Challenge]] events,<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network-caf-partner-zone/2014/sep/05/ice-bucket-challenge-importance-international-charities-un-day-of-charity "Movements like #icebucketchallenge show why it's important to support international voluntary organisations "]. ''The Guardian''.</ref> to blanket distributions.<ref>[http://www.gov.za/international-day-charity-whole-society-can-make-difference "International Day of Charity: whole of society can make a difference"]. South African Government.</ref> A Mother Teresa statue was unveiled in Budapest (a donation from Ambassador of Republic of Albania H. E Mira Hoxha and Municipality of Budapest). Charity Concert organized by the Albanian Embassy in Budapest and the Municipality of Budapest, in MOM Cultural Centre for the International Day of Charity.

== See also ==
*[[International Day of Peace]]

== References ==

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== External links ==
*{{cite web|title=Official Website of the International Day of Charity|url=https://www.un.org/en/observances/charity-day|url-status=live}}
*[http://webtv.un.org/watch/part-1-international-day-of-charity-first-observance/2652301571001/ 2013 Observance, Section 1] and [http://webtv.un.org/watch/part-2-international-day-of-charity-first-observance/2652301576001/ Section 2].
* [https://www.thecaptions.in/2022/09/international-day-of-charity-2022.html Significance Of Charity Day]

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