YOU’VE heard about Black Friday and Cyber Monday – but what about Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday started in 2012 in the United States and is the first Tuesday after the American holiday of Thanksgiving. On Giving Tuesday, people around the world support the charities that mean the most to them. Each person is passionate about a cause that is special to them. For instance, a person might be passionate about child welfare. There are hundreds of organizations that help children who are in distress or who need a warm and loving home. Giving Tuesday is that one day in the year that reminds people to find a charitable organization that aligns with their interests and make a donation to help those around the world who are in need of extra care and assistance – making the world a better place. What issues are you passionate about?
Here are 10 causes that you can support this Giving Tuesday!
Put a smile on a child’s face!
Children are the future of our world and deserve to be raised in an environment that keeps them safe. In addition, children need opportunities to learn, play and grow into happy and strong adults. But children across India are denied these crucial opportunities mostly because of poverty and other disadvantages. This Giving Tuesday, support a children’s NGO to give children access to safety, education, medical care and other needs.
Join hands with senior citizens!
Most old people spend their entire lives caring for their children, so when they are abandoned by their children in their old age, these seniors are not only left out in the dangerous streets but they are heartbroken too. On the streets, elders face starvation, malnutrition, theft, beatings and even sexual assault. This Giving Tuesday, support an old person’s NGO to take care of abandoned elders and help them receive care and protection in their old age.
Help an animal who needs you!
Animals are a valuable part of life on planet Earth and without them, human life would not exist. From wildlife animals, livestock animals to domesticated animals, each animal plays an important part of human civilization. But too often, animals are mistreated, hunted and slaughtered to the point of extinction which leaves a negative impact on the planet. This Giving Tuesday, support an animal welfare organization to protect animals across India.
Improve health, save a life!
For people who do not have access to hospitals or medical care, immense physical suffering worsens their quality of life and shortens their life span. Both children and adults suffer due to preventable and treatable diseases. But with medical attention, medicines and treatment, the underprivileged can overcome their conditions and live healthier and longer lives. This Giving Tuesday, donate to a medical NGO and help people access life saving medical care.
Empower the differently abled!
People with disabilities are capable individuals who require therapies to overcome their conditions and education and employment opportunities to improve their futures. NGOs across India support children and adults with disabilities to help them in their present condition and improve their future prospects and make the world more inclusive and accessible. This Giving Tuesday, help NGOs empower people with mental and physical disabilities.
Uphold equal rights for women!
Violence and discrimination against women is one of the most pressing issues in India. Social divisions and outdated cultural practices such as the Devadasi System trap girls and women under centuries of oppression. But with greater access to education, employment and legal rights women can be uplifted and empowered to realize their true potential. This Giving Tuesday, women’s organizations across India need your support to improve life for half the country’s population.
Build a greener tomorrow!
Environmental issues are a growing concern for people of all ages across India. With increasing climate change, forest fires, floods, dangerous air pollution and heat waves, it is more important than ever to take steps to plant more trees, restore water bodies and follow proper waste management practices. This Giving Tuesday, support environmental NGOs and their initiatives to save the planet by cleaning the air we breathe and improving life for future generations.
Be a lifesaver during natural disasters!
When natural disasters strike, it does so without warning. Sudden earthquakes, floods, landslides and forest fires catch people off guard and send them running for their lives, far from their homes. These victims of natural disasters are in desperate need of temporary shelter, food, water and basic First-Aid. This Giving Tuesday, when you support NGOs, you help people in desperate need get access to their immediate needs until they are ready to start rebuilding their lives.
The joy of arts & culture!
There is something pleasing about arts & culture. But for many people in desperate need of care and recovery, arts & cultural activities are more than that. It is a form of therapy that helps them recover from trauma. People with disabilities or victims of crimes often use art therapies to express their emotions which is a vital part of recovering and rebuilding their lives. This Giving Tuesday, help people recover from adversities through arts & culture.
Empower a sports champion!
Sports is more than entertainment, it is a force for change. Through sports, underprivileged children across India have the opportunity to explore their sporting skills and get access to opportunities to improve their futures and help their families. This Giving Tuesday, when you support sporting NGOs, you help disadvantaged children come out of their circumstances and step into a future filled with possibilities and chances to live better lives.
Support a charity this Giving Tuesday!
This Giving Tuesday, think about the cause or causes you most care about and search for NGOs right here on Give.do. On our platform, you can become a partner with NGOs and provide long term help to those who need it the most!
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Shirley has been in the development sector for over 10 years and is passionate about making a change in the world around her, including adopting dogs and writing to make a difference.
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