Author: Christine

Do one act of kindness on World Smile Day 5 October 2018 Each year the first Friday of October marks World Smile Day.  A day to do one act of kindness and make someone crack a smile!  So, this year the day of smiles takes place on 5 October 2018. The day was founded in… Continue reading World Smile Day

See clearer on World Sight Day 11 October 2018 On 11 October 2018 it will be World Sight Day.  Celebrated around the globe, the day aims to raise awareness of blindness and vision impairment, as well as ways to help people with these conditions. The event is organised by Vision 2020, the global initiative for… Continue reading World Sight Day

It's time to shed light on psoriasis World Psoriasis Day every 29 October World Psoriasis Day is observed every 29 October.  It is thought around 3% of the world's population suffer from this condition, yet people all around the world still suffer from it and there is no cure. It is a life-long disorder which… Continue reading World Psoriasis Day

Put your stamp on your celebrations on World Post Day every 9 October Each year on 9 October we celebrate World Post Day. The day, supported by the United Nations, marks the anniversary of creation of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern in Switzerland.  Then, in 1969, the Universal Postal Union Congress was held in… Continue reading World Post Day

Take action to protect your bones World Osteoporosis Day every 20 October World Osteoporosis Day is observed every 20 October.  The day is organised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to raise awareness of this condition which causes bones to become thin and frail. The not for profit foundation was established in 1998 to provide… Continue reading World Osteoporosis Day

Get some breathing space on World Mental Health Day every 10 October World Mental Health Day will be celebrated around the world on 10 October.  The day was created by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise public awareness of mental health issues. It's thought that around 154 million people around the world suffer from… Continue reading World Mental Health Day

Celebrate the work of our hospices on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 13 October 2018 On 13 October 2018 it will be World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.  Each year the day is organised by the World Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance and the aim is to support and celebrate hospice and palliative care… Continue reading World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

Everyone has a right to adequate shelter World Habitat Day 1 October 2018 World Habitat Day takes place on the first Monday in October and this year it will be held on 1 October 2018.  First celebrated in 1986, the day is now in its 32nd year. So ... what is World Habitat Day about?… Continue reading World Habitat Day

Feed the world make it a better place World Food Day every 16 October Every 16 October is World Food Day.  The day is about recognising the worldwide problem of hunger.  And this year the theme for the day is “Our actions are our future".  The theme has been chosen to highlight and raise awareness of… Continue reading World Food Day

Find relief for aches and pains World Arthritis Day every 12 October World Arthritis Day is celebrated around the globe every 12 October. The day was first observed in 1996 by Arthritis Rheumatism International and it is now a worldwide event, bringing arthritis sufferers together to get their voices heard! World Arthritis Day aims to… Continue reading World Arthritis Day