World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day is a day celebrated annually on the first Monday of October to raise awareness about the importance of adequate housing and to promote efforts to improve the living conditions of people around the world.

The day was first designated by the United Nations in 1985 as a way to focus attention on the global problem of inadequate housing and to promote efforts to improve the living conditions of people around the world. World Habitat Day is celebrated in countries around the world, with events and activities organized to raise awareness about the importance of adequate housing and the role that everyone can play in improving the living conditions of people around the world.

The day is an opportunity to recognize the progress that has been made in improving housing conditions and to renew efforts to ensure that everyone has access to a safe and decent place to live.

Date

Oct 03 2023
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All Day

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Promoting Peace

“Rotary promotes intercultural understanding. As we support refugees who have escaped unsafe locations, we also train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate violence.”

Fighting Disease

“We are committed to eradicating polio for good. In order to prevent additional diseases and increase access to healthcare, we also empower and educate local populations.”

Providing Clean Water

“Every day, we work to expand access to sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. We don’t merely construct wells and disappear.”

Saving Mothers & Children

“We increase access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, sanitation, education, and employment opportunities to improve the health and well-being of mothers and their offspring.”

Supporting Education

Our mission is to enhance adult literacy, decrease gender disparities in education, and strengthen community capacity to support basic education and literacy.

Growing Local Economies

We conduct charitable endeavors that promote societal and economic growth and chances for young and old people to engage in respectable and worthwhile employment.

Protecting the Environment

We pledge to support initiatives that increase the preservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and promote harmony between human communities and the environment.