AWARENESS DAY CALENDAR - September 2024

Welcome to September's awareness day calendar! If you want to view the full calendar, and digest/plan content at your leisure - please click the button and download now!
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National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month increases awareness and understanding for those dealing with substance use disorders. It encourages people to celebrate anyone in recovery and stand together with those who are battling such addictions.

Sep 1-30
International Day of Charity

Observed on Mother Theresa’s birthday, the International Day of Charity is celebrated around the world to raise awareness of the work of charities. You could use this day to do a company volunteering day !

Sep 5
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World Suicide Prevention Day

Suicide is preventable, not inevitable!. Organisations and communities around the world unite to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide. This important day falls on September 10th every year.

Sep 10
Ganesha
Hindu: Anant Chaturdashi

A festival observed and celebrated by Hindus and Jains - Anant Chaturdashi is the last day of the ten-day-long, Ganeshotsav or Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This holy day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and it's common for devotees to observe a fast.

Sep 16
Organ Donation Week

Organ Donation week is organised in the United Kingdom each year to address the shortfall of organ donors and encourage people to sign up. Organ donation can be difficult to think about so ensure support is available

Sep 19
World Alzheimer’s Day

World Alzheimer’s day aims to raise understanding of and support for dementia sufferers, as well as demystifying related conditions. It's also a time to support your colleagues and employees who may be carers.

Sep 21
Bisexual Visibility Day

Bisexual Visibility Day celebrates bisexual individuals, the bisexual community and bisexual history. It also serves as a rallying call for positive change in a bid to end the stereotypes and stigma around bisexual people.

Sep 23
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International Week of Happiness at Work

Very on-brand for us - this week is dedicated to facilitating and encouraging workplace happiness. It spreads the message on the importance of employee happiness. Join us in educating others on why happiness boosts performance, productivity AND profits!

Sep 23-27
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National Inclusion Week

A week dedicated to celebrating inclusion in all its forms and taking real action to create more inclusive and diverse workplaces. It's a milestone in the DEI calendar where organisations unite to champion inclusion, following a different theme every year.

Sep 23-29
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HR Professional Day

Celebrating the people who are always looking out for us! International HR day is an opportunity to join the global HR community in a day of recognition. It observes the role HR plays in ensuring organisational success and people's happiness and wellbeing.

Sep 26

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