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Thursday, 01 October 2026
The United Nations has observed the International Day of Older Persons on 1 October since 1991 to recognise the contribution of older people and the challenges they face.
How to take part: International Day of Older Persons 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is observed in India on 1 October to promote regular, voluntary and unpaid blood donation.
How to take part: National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
Friday, 02 October 2026
Gandhi Jayanti, on 2 October, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Saturday, 10 October 2026
World Mental Health Day, first observed in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, raises awareness of mental health and mobilises support for it.
How to take part: World Mental Health Day 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
Sunday, 11 October 2026
The United Nations has observed the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October since 2012 to recognise girls' rights and the challenges they face.
How to take part: International Day of the Girl Child 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Global Handwashing Day, observed on 15 October since 2008, promotes handwashing with soap as an easy and affordable way to prevent disease.
How to take part: Global Handwashing Day 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
The United Nations observes the International Day of Rural Women on 15 October to recognise the role of rural women in agriculture, food security and rural development.
How to take part: International Day of Rural Women 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
Friday, 16 October 2026
World Food Day, on 16 October, marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945 and promotes action against hunger.
How to take part: World Food Day 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Observed on 17 October since 1993, this United Nations day recognises the efforts and struggles of people living in poverty and calls for action to end it.
How to take part: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026Organise an awareness activity with us
Plan a talk, rally, drive or workshop in your school, college, office or neighbourhood around an awareness day. Our team and volunteers can help you prepare.
National and international awareness days are a chance for everyone to learn something new and take one small, useful action.
This calendar lists important days observed in India and around the world - for health, education, the environment, women and children, rights and social justice - together with simple ways to take part. Events organised by the foundation are shown alongside them.
Simple activities that schools, colleges, workplaces and community groups can organise.
A short session or quiz in a classroom, office or community hall.
Slogans, posters and nukkad natak that carry the message into the neighbourhood.
Health days are a good time for check-ups and referrals with local health workers.
Environment days are ideal for a clean-up, plantation or waste segregation drive.
Share accurate information from trusted sources on social media and messaging groups.
Give a few hours to an organisation working on the cause.
Tell us which day you would like to mark and where - our team and volunteers can help you plan a meaningful activity.
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