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International Day of Charity
International Day of Charity
The International Day of Charity, celebrated annually on September 5th, not only honors Mother Teresa’s legacy of compassion and service but also highlights the vital role that charity plays in building inclusive and resilient societies. Charity, in all its forms—volunteerism, philanthropy, and giving—creates powerful social bonds, supports humanitarian efforts, and advances public services in areas such as healthcare, education, and child protection. It fosters the protection of cultural and natural heritage, promotes human rights, and spreads the message of humanity in times of conflict.
At Support Black Charities (SBC), we resonate deeply with the values celebrated on this day. Our mission is to increase the visibility and support for Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused organizations worldwide. Through our efforts, we aim to boost charitable giving within the global Black community, promote awareness of issues specific to the Black experience, and provide valuable resources to organizations striving to make a difference.
On this International Day of Charity, we encourage you to reflect on the power of charity to transform lives and communities. Whether through financial contributions or simple acts of kindness, your support can help alleviate suffering and promote inclusivity. Tag or highlight a charity that inspires you, and consider supporting SBC’s initiatives to empower Black nonprofits and amplify their impact.
Together, let’s continue to build a stronger, more compassionate future.
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Source: http://www.un.org/en/events/charityday/
Support SBC’s Work
SBC is the only organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of Black-led, Black serving, and Black focus organizations worldwide while working to boost charitable giving within the global Black Community.
Additionally, we invite you to invest in SBC’s initiatives, which amplify the efforts of Black nonprofits and help bridge the gap in funding equity.
Here’s how we are fulfilling our mission:
- We are continuously engaging with active and impactful organizations to grow our online directory.
- We feature organizations, their programs, their events, or their executive/volunteer teams on Social Media to amplify their mission.
- We bring attention to and raise awareness of issues or matters specific to the Black experience.
- We look for valuable resources for organizations to share on our website’s Resource page. (Ex: grants, funding, courses, etc.)
- We actively promote our vetted directory to attract volunteers and potential donors to find Black organizations to support or engage with.
Your support makes all this possible!