INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY
DATE: 5th December 2012
As famously coined by the Greek fabulist Aesop, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”.
Whether it is called “Minga” in Latin America “Harambee” in East Africa or “mikprites” in Albanian, volunteerism is an expression of a core principle of most cultures, as well as a fundamental source of community strength, resilience, solidarity and social cohesion.
Purposeful volunteerism strengthens trust, solidarity and reciprocity among citizens. When everyone contributes their skills and knowledge through volunteer action, this combined effort can be significant towards achieving human peace and capital development. With a large influx of individuals engaged in development initiatives through volunteer actions worldwide, it is these same efforts that come in handy to improve their lives as well as the lives of others.
In recognition of the importance of volunteers, Aktivis Galau joins the world to celebrate all its volunteers on the International Volunteer’s Day. Volunteers should be acknowledged for the important contribution they make to the community. Many not-for-profit organizations would find it impossible to carry out their work without volunteers. Their recognition lets them know that others appreciate what they do. It gives them a feeling of accomplishment and motivates them to continue giving selflessly to the society for sustainment of development.
By enhancing the capacity of youth to exercise the choices they set, participate and contribute to development planning at all levels in society; it is our hope that this empowers them and gives them a stake in the futures of the communities they live in. The enormous potential of volunteerism for development that lies within youth inspires us as an organization and it is our mission to deliver on that potential.
Happy volunteer’s day
Xoxo, admin AG.
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