International Volunteer Day 2020
"Together We Can Through Volunteering"
Date: - 05 December 2020
"Together We Can through Volunteering" is the focus of IVD this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic that has thrown people across the world in an unprecedented crisis.
5 December was designated by the International Volunteer Day 2020United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism.It is an opportunity for volunteers, and volunteer organizations, to raise awareness of, and gain understanding for, the contribution they make to their communities. It is also viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NG0’s), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector.
The act of volunteering is found in all cultures, languages, and religions. Each year, hundreds of millions of people volunteer their time and skills to help make the world a better place. When they volunteer, they help to improve the lives of others. And when they volunteer, they gain a greater sense of belonging to their communities.
On 5 December, people around the world will celebrate IVD with rallies, parades, volunteer fairs, group clean ups, blood donations, conferences, exhibitions, fundraising, workshops and volunteer recognition events.
Amid the Covid-19, in India, thousands of corona warriors are in the forefront fighting the war against the pandemic.
The UN General Assembly mandated International Volunteer Day in 1985. The UN Volunteers campaign every year to encourage volunteers in communities for peace and development. . This year the IVD campaign that started on October 15 culminates on December 5.
Sources:-
https://www.unv.org
https://www.ndtv.com
https://www.awarenessdays.com
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