The current war between Ukraine and Russia continues to cause large numbers of Ukrainians to flee – with a current total of over 1.5 million.
The Chernobyl Disaster: What Happened? On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in present-day Pripyat, Ukraine (previously part of the Soviet Union), was
Kicking off World Down Syndrome Week is World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2022. The day was first observed by the Down Syndrome Association
Random Act of Kindness Day originated in Denver, Colorado in 1995 by a non-profit organization called The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. February 17 was
In the year 2020, there were an estimated 281 million international migrants around the world. This number represented 3.6 percent of the global population at
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed November 16th as the International Day of Tolerance in 1996. The day seeks to foster, promote, and spread mutual
Google’s #IAmRemarkable embraces diversity and challenges the status quo by sparking conversations that build self-esteem and self-promotion skills. Two Google employees started the campaign in
World Food Day was established on October 16, 1979, the same date of the year as that of the founding of the UN’s Food and
September 21st marks the International Day of Peace, also sometimes known as World Peace Day, which is dedicated to celebrating and fostering ideas of peace
September 5 marks another year to celebrate International Day of Charity, where people from around the world focus on the amazing work of organizations, donors,
At only 24 years of age, Madeline Stuart is notably the world’s most famous model with Down syndrome. Originally born in Brisbane, Australia, Madeline’s modeling
August 19th marks World Photography Day, a time to celebrate the creativity, artistry, and history of photography. While photography dates back to 1839, the day
The impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in all aspects of life. Global food insecurity has increased in almost every country through 2020, and
Every year on June 20, World Refugee Day is observed to honor refugees around the world and to raise awareness about the struggles associated with
June 8th marks World Oceans Day, a day to celebrate the major role the ocean continues to make in everyday life as well as a
