puts the global volunteer workforce at 109 million full-time equivalent workers. Volunteering provides opportunities for people, particularly those often excluded, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). International Volunteer Day, celebrated on 5 December every year, is a unique chance for volunteers to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work. This year the international day highlights volunteers contributing to inclusion, and SDG 10, reducing inequality within and among countries.
Social Development
Between 2017 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is (from 962 million to 1.4 billion) globally outnumbering youth, as well as children under the age of 10. Population ageing is poised to become one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century. Aiming to enshrine the rights of older persons and to mobilize advocates to protect those rights, the UN designated 1 October as "International Day of Older Persons." Aligned with SDG 10, this year's theme: "The Journey to Age Equality," focuses on pathways of coping with existing (and preventing future) old age inequalities.
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The calls for a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable, aiming to "leave no one behind." Charity provides real social bonding and contributes to the creation of inclusive, more resilient societies. Charity can alleviate the effects of humanitarian crises, supplement public services in health care, education, housing and child protection. The International Day of Charity was established with the goal of sensitizing and mobilizing people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.