New York, 5 December 2022 (TDI): Today the world commemorates International Volunteers Day on Social and Economic Development. The Day is celebrated annually on 5th December.
The day is designated to honor the contributions made by volunteers to the improvement of their communities, economies, and environments. On this day, the general public concentrates on issues that are important to their neighborhoods.
Volunteerism first appeared in medieval Europe, when caring for the ill and religion coexisted. In nations like England, hundreds of hospitals run by churches provided care for lepers and plague victims.
By the 18th century, volunteering was more about participating in the military than it was about helping the community. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, organized volunteering actually started.
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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved the resolution recognizing International Volunteer Day in 1985.
The day has given organizations, governments, foundations, and individuals the chance to establish and achieve goals as well as to acknowledge the contributions of volunteers from all sorts of backgrounds.
International Volunteers Day 2022
Every year, the UN selects a particular theme that emphasizes on various facets of volunteerism. The theme for 2022 is “Solidarity through Volunteering”.
The theme attempts to emphasize the value of cooperating and showing concern for one another. In honor of this day, the “Together, act now” campaign has also been introduced.
The campaign promotes cooperation and quick action while also honoring the essential work of volunteers around the world.
The topic of solidarity and the advantages of volunteering are also being highlighted by the hashtag campaign #TogetherActNow.
United Nations Volunteers
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the United Nations’ volunteer division. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) oversees its administration, and its country offices all over the world carry out its operations.
The UNV program promotes volunteering, including the mobilization of volunteers, in order to assist sustainable human development on a global scale.
By expanding chances for involvement by all peoples, it advances the interests of peace and development.
Every year on December 5, the UN Volunteers (UNV) program organizes International Volunteer Day (IVD) to honor and promote the tireless efforts of volunteers everywhere.
