Today we celebrate International Day of Charity
On September 5,2012, the United Nations General Assembly declared this day as an International Day of Charity to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity-related activities all over the world.
The date of 5 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 prime purpose of celebrating the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity-related activities all over the world for individuals, charitable, philanthropic and volunteer organizations for their own purposes on the local, national, regional and international level.
Charity, like the notions of volunteerism and philanthropy, provides real social bonding and contributes to the creation of inclusive and more resilient societies. Charity can alleviate the worst effects of humanitarian crises, supplement public services in health care, education, housing and child protection. It assists the advancement of culture, science, sports, and the protection of cultural and natural heritage. It also promotes the rights of the marginalized and underprivileged and spreads the message of humanity in conflict situations.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth in the Agenda can be grouped into six critical areas: people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership. They have the potential to transform our lives and our planet by providing the framework needed for philanthropic institutions to enable all people to contribute to the betterment of our world.
EFDN and its football clubs members were in charge of donating goods from different football clubs that were shipped to Poland and then to Ukraine during the war crisis in Ukraine. Since EFDN’s appeal for Humanitarian Aid for the people of Ukraine, the network received many donations and gifts from organisations all over Europe. Some clubs, like FC Schalke 04, Foundation 92 of Salford City FC, the AFC Wimbledon Foundation and Blackburn Rovers came even to Breda to deliver the materials collected by club, fans, and foundations.
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust
Foundation 92 of Salford City FC
Montrose Community Trust
Aris Limassol FC Social, Environmental, and Health Initiatives
