Today, charity is an important part of society. To combine efforts and systematize the process of providing assistance, as well as control (funds and resources must reach the recipient), many organizations and funds specializing in this area have been created. Over the past years, many countries around the world have been celebrating a special holiday - International Day of Charity, September 5th. This is a special date. Like the holiday itself, it has its own history.
Purpose of celebration
International Day of Charity has been officially celebrated since 2013. The decision to hold it annually was made in December 2012 at the 67th session of the UN General Assembly. The initiative to set a specific date came from Hungary. It was dedicated to the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
The main purpose of the celebrationis to draw public attention to this problem as much as possible, to tell people about existing charitable organizations and the features of their work.
In addition, the program of the celebration will certainly provide for honoring the philanthropists of our time, as well as people who have made the maximum contribution to the relevant programs, organized the work. Organizations that specialize in volunteering are also noted.
UN experts are sure that it is charity that will help to get rid of poverty in third world countries, promote dialogue between representatives of different civilizations and cultures.
Now, as part of the celebration of the Day of Charity in Russia, as well as in other countries of the world, many events of a certain theme are being held to promote and educate the masses. Every year this holiday becomes more and more popular.
What is charity
Today, charity is understood as actions, the main purpose of which is the equal and at the same time gratuitous distribution of available resources between those who have them in abundance and those who need them. It's not just about money. The subject of charity can be:
- drugs;
- shoes;
- medical equipment;
- clothes and more.
The activity itself is purely voluntary. It is supported not only by specialized organizationsand foundations, but also the governments of the countries of the world. Therefore, now the Day of Charity has acquired a special significance.
History of the holiday
The date of the Day of Charity and Mercy is timed to coincide with the death of Mother Teresa. It was this woman who previously received the prestigious Nobel Prize for her help to people in need. She made a huge contribution to the formation and subsequent development of charity as a separate direction.
In addition, she led the fight against poverty throughout the planet, calling all its inhabitants to prosperity and peace.
In the modern world, the significance of the international day of charity is enormous. Due to the fact that the information went to the masses, a large number of specialized organizations were formed, and many individuals launched their own activities. Volunteers organized interaction between specialized funds operating in different parts of the world to join forces.
What is the memorial date for
Initially, the initiative to create a kind of World Charity Day came from the government of Hungary. Later, the UN Assembly chose a suitable memorable date - the day of the death of Teresa of Calcutta.
This woman is known throughout the world as a Catholic nun who was active in missionary work. She helped orphans and sick people. She conducted her work not only in India, but also abroad. Mother Teresa received public recognition. For her merits, she became a laureatePeace Prize.
Mother Teresa and her story
One of the most famous Catholic nuns today is Mother Teresa. It was she who once founded the first monastic women's association. Its participants contributed to the opening of shelters and schools, medical institutions for the poor, as well as the sick, regardless of their religion or culture.
In 1979, Mother Teresa received the Nobel Prize for helping people in need. The Catholic Church ranked her among the blessed in 2003. After a year, she was canonized and canonized.
By the decision of the UN Assembly, confirmed by the relevant resolution, September 5 of each year is now the official day of charity. This decision is intended to encourage contacts between people belonging to different social strata and religions.
Charity and its features
At the moment, poverty is present in every country of the world to one degree or another, despite the active development of science and technology. Often it is a consequence of man-made or economic disasters. Thanks to charity, it is possible to minimize this negative phenomenon, to help people take a step out of poverty to a normal life. In addition, charity in a broad sense supports and complements government activities in terms of protecting the population and promoting culture. Charity events do not includemaking any profit. They are oriented towards community goals.
The main resources of modern charity are both material resources, including money, and the energy of people. As part of the events dedicated to the Day of Charity, volunteers talk about helping those in need, about their work to assist in equipping medical and educational institutions, restoring monuments of historical and cultural value.
Today, charitable activities have become of exceptional importance. In the modern world, the need for help regularly arises in various parts of the world.
Charity index
Today, many people and organizations are engaged in charitable activities. Therefore, Charity Day is their common holiday. Individual organizations create indexes of charitable activities that reflect the participation of representatives of various countries of the world in a common cause. Such a sociological study is based on indicators of the participation of citizens of a particular country in:
- volunteer activities;
- donating funds to charitable organizations and foundations;
- in providing and delivering assistance to those in need.
The greatest contribution, in accordance with the conducted research, is made by Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the USA and some other countries. Each of them annually celebrates Charity Day.
The role of the UN in philanthropy
It is the UN today that proposes to correctly celebrate the Day of Charity in Russia and in other countries of the world. This appeal applies to all states that participate in the system, as well as organizations at the international and regional levels. It is recommended to hold events that have a propaganda and educational character.
Charity and modernity: eminent philanthropists
Since the time of Mother Teresa, many people of different levels of we alth and different nationalities have continued her work. Charity is inherent in all times and nations.
Among the most eminent Russian benefactors are Pavel Tretyakov, Count Sheremetev, Pavel Demidov and many others who lived in tsarist times.
Few people know that the world-famous scientist Albert Einstein previously also donated money from autograph signings to those in need.
Sister Emmanuelle did a similar activity. She is known as an eminent figure in the religious sphere of France, while she organized classes for the poor in various countries, including Egypt and Turkey.
In 1948, a voluntary ambulance was organized. The initiator of its creation was Abdul Sattar Edkhi. The organization provided the population with free emergency care, as well as services for the rehabilitation of problematic members of society and medical examination of people.
Even famous all over the worldman, public figure and businessman Bill Gates created his own fund to help those in need. For many years, this organization has been helping the poor and low-income, as well as people with various serious illnesses. In addition, the foundation participates in the development of education and he althcare, and has repeatedly received congratulations in prose and in other forms on the International Day of Charity.
Charity on a global scale
Now charity has become a global scale and reached a new level. In order to attract the attention of society and new people to their ranks, organizations and funds regularly hold all kinds of promotions. On Charity Day, events are held under the auspices of the ideas of humanity and humanity, which we lack so much today.
So, there is a project called Date For Charity, aimed at helping children who need support. and organizing events for children whose development deviates from the norm for one reason or another. In parallel with this, through this project, efforts are being made to consolidate society. In addition, meetings are regularly held with famous and successful people in various formats. The proceeds from such activities are spent exclusively on the implementation of projects of charitable foundations.
In recent years, more and more people are striving to take an active part in charitable projects to the best of their ability. Such activities are carried out not only in large, but also in small countries. Millions of people are involved in it, so this holiday is important and necessary,it provides an additional opportunity to share your successes with others.
Congratulations
All those who are related to the holiday accept congratulations on the Day of Charity in verse, in prose, in free form. Usually these are words of gratitude and support to people for their work, for the efforts made for the benefit of other people.
For example, such: “You have chosen a truly good cause, be it helping the sick, the poor or young talents, as well as assisting in the construction of schools, churches, hospitals. Your help is invaluable. Thank you for your selfless response!”
Everyone congratulates the volunteers as best they can. This is the holiday when attention is important, it is important to understand that they are doing their job for good reason. After all, anyone can find themselves in a difficult situation, and support may be needed at any time.
