Mother’s Day has roots in both ancient and modern traditions honoring mothers, but the contemporary holiday as we know it began in the United States. The first national observance took place on May 10, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling on Americans to honor mothers on the second Sunday in May with displays of the […]
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Denim Day, “Wear Denim and Raise Awareness!”
On Denim Day, which takes place on the last Wednesday in April — April 29 this year — we stand in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and victims. Celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of April, Denim Day started as a campaign against sexual assault apologists. In the summer of 1992 in Italy, an […]
International Girls in ICT Day 2026 will be celebrated on 23 April under the theme “AI for Development: Girls shaping the digital future”.
The ITU global celebration of the International Girls in ICT Day will be co-hosted, on 23 April, by the Europe and Americas regions, featuring a live link between Tirana, Albania and Brasília, Brazil. The Global Celebration will be on a webcast. Girls in ICT day was launched by ITU in 2011. It is a global […]
“Our Power, Our Planet”. Let’s Celebrate Earth Day!
Take a step towards a greener tomorrow. Every small effort makes a big difference! Happy Earth Day! The theme “Our Power, Our Planet” for Earth Day 2026 emphasizes the importance of community participation in sustaining environmental protections that affect the cost of living, public health, infrastructure reliability, and long-term stability. This theme is particularly impactful […]
Volunteer Recognition Day is observed every year on April 20.
Volunteer Recognition Day is observed every year on April 20. As the name suggests, it is a day to honor, recognize and celebrate the selfless individuals who volunteer their time and energy to help others and promote good causes. Volunteers do all this without expecting compensation or appreciation for their efforts and this is what […]
International Microvolunteering Day is observed annually on April 15.
International Microvolunteering Day is observed annually on April 15. It’s to raise awareness of the microvolunteering concept and how it can empower worthy causes and individuals to make the world better through bite-sized actions. It’s also an opportunity for micro-volunteering platforms, volunteer-involving organizations, and individuals to connect in a synced effort to further their contributions […]
Rainn Day, a day which we celebrate the organization that helps survivors and educates communities on prevention on Rape, Abuse & Incest.
April is sexual assault awareness month, which is an annual campaign that has provided awareness for the last 25 years. April focuses on organizations that helps with prevention, supports survivors and educates in the fight against sexual violence. This year ‘s theme is “25 years stronger: looking back, moving forward.” We would like to share […]
Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse
Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse is observed every year on April 11 to raise awareness of sexual abuse perpetrated on children and to build a strong community to end it. The day was started by The Innocence Revolution, an organization that has been combating sexual abuse worldwide and was founded by Jill Starishevksy […]
National Girl Me Too Day
National Girl Me Too Day is observed on April 7 each year. The day celebrates the strength and endurance of women of all ages and the progress that they have made together. Every woman can be a source of inspiration – neighbors, shopkeepers, sisters, even strangers. The women in our lives inspire us to be […]
April 2026 Newsletter
Our monthly newsletter includes a message from our President, Debbie Waltzer. Plus, info about our upcoming events and details about our last event…. just in case you missed it! And a little info about this month’s National Holidays that we honor and celebrate. Click the picture to view the newsletter