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  • Welcoming Week

    Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that celebrates the work in communities to become welcoming places for all, including immigrants. Launched in 2012 by Welcoming America and its members, Welcoming Week provides individuals and organizations the opportunity to showcase their values through events and initiatives that foster connections and collaboration between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as belonging... Read More

  • Keiro No Hi/Respect For The Aged Day (Japan)

    On this holiday, people return home to visit and pay respect to the elders. Some people volunteer in neighborhoods by making and distributing free lunch boxes to older citizens.

  • International Day of Democracy (UN)

    The UN supports democracy by promoting human rights, development, and peace and security. Only with the full participation of and support by the international community, national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a reality to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere. (UN Day)

  • Oktoberfest (Germany)

    Oktoberfest is a two week celebration of German culture and beer. With German origins it is now celebrated around the world.

  • International Day of Peace (UN)

    The United Nations has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Fostering peace contributes a sustainable life for all (UN Day)