Shedding light on a global crisis and calling for dignity, compassion, and solutions for all without shelter. A Day of Awareness and Action Observed annually on October 10, World Homeless Day began in 2010 as a grassroots campaign and quickly spread across the globe. The purpose is twofold: raise awareness of the struggles unhoused people …
The brightest moon of the season rises—a Supermoon glowing with both harvest warmth and hunter’s power. The Moon That Marks the Season The Harvest Moon will rise on October 6, 2025, casting its golden light across autumn fields and city skylines alike. Traditionally, the Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, …
The land is our legacy—protect it, explore it, and pass it on. Celebrating Shared Spaces Observed every year on the fourth Saturday of September, National Public Lands Day falls on September 27, 2025. It is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands, established in 1994 to encourage stewardship, recreation, and appreciation of America’s …
Empowerment through choice—family planning shapes futures and saves lives. A Global Campaign World Contraception Day, observed every September 26, is a worldwide movement to raise awareness about family planning, reproductive health, and the importance of informed choices. Launched in 2007, it is supported by health organizations, governments, and NGOs across the globe, with the goal …
Democracy only works when every voice is heard—register, vote, and make it count. Power in Participation This was planned for National (USA) Voter Registration day, which was possibly moved to the third from fourth Tuesday of September according to sources wtih conflicting dates. Nevertheless, ecouraging eligible citizens to register to vote and to reminding registered …
Balance in the skies, change in the air—the season turns with cosmic rhythm. Turning of the Seasons On September 22, 2025, the Autumnal Equinox arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the official start of fall. The equinox is the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length, a celestial balance that has fascinated …
Peace is more than the absence of war—it is the presence of justice, unity, and hope. A Global Call to Harmony Established by the United Nations in 1981, the International Day of Peace is observed every year on September 21 to strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and among nations. The day calls for …
Protecting the sky that protects us all. Healing the Shield Every September 16, the world observes the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, marking the anniversary of the 1987 Montreal Protocol—the global agreement to phase out ozone-depleting substances. The ozone layer is Earth’s protective shield, absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation and enabling life …
Freedom, participation, and accountability—the pillars of a true democracy. A Global Reminder Established by the United Nations in 2007, the International Day of Democracy is observed annually on September 15 to promote democratic principles and strengthen institutions worldwide. In 2025, democracy faces challenges on multiple fronts—political polarization, misinformation, and human rights concerns—but it also remains …
Shining light in the darkness, reminding the world that every life matters. A Global Call for Hope Every year on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day brings people together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and offer hope to those who struggle in silence. Led by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and supported by the …