Why is Thursday the International Day of Charity - 5 September?
The date of 5 September was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 “for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace.”
Get the full background here: http://j.mp/1dMrFxH
Image credit: wecanendpoverty
It’s World Charity Day, but everyday is a good day for giving.
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