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Greetings!

For this year’s National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, we decided to team up and learn more about this mental health issue.

Some are quite new to it, while of others have experienced it in the past personally. But of course, we will definitely understand more for better awareness in the future. Just remember that mental illness is not widely understood!

Happy National Schizophrenia Awareness Day!

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAY

Celebrate English Language Day on October 13 and show your appreciation for the language of over 1.5 billion people worldwide! English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, having been used as a common language since the 1700s. It has gone through many changes over time, incorporating words from cultures around the world and developing into the rich and diverse language it is today. So grab a book, listen to some music in English or have a conversation with a friend this October 13th – it's sure to be an enriching experience!

How to celebrate English Language Day

Read a novel - Pick up a classic novel or your favorite book and spend some time reading. It is a great way to celebrate English Language Day, and you might even learn something new.

Watch a movie - Find an English language movie and enjoy the experience of hearing it spoken. It is also a great opportunity to practice your pronunciation.

Attend to play - Go to your local theater and catch a performance of a play written in English. It’s an exciting way to practice listening and understanding spoken English.

Write a poem - Writing poetry can be a fun and creative way to celebrate English Language Day. Try writing a few lines of poetry or compose an entire poem in honor of the day.

Listen to music - Whether it is rock, hip hop, country, or pop, find some music in English and give it a listen. It is another great way to celebrate the language.

Source: National Today

Read more about English Language Day here!

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WORLD SIGHT DAY

World Sight Day is on Thursday, 12th October 2023, and we are focusing the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in the workplace.

Together, we will encourage employers to make eye health initiatives standard practice and promote eye health habits that will benefit the well-being, safety and productivity of millions of employees.

The primary objective was to draw the public’s attention to the importance of following safe practices to prevent blindness and other problems related to vision. Medication kits and financial assistance were provided to the needy. This day was observed by millions of people worldwide to spread awareness about eye care and also to appreciate the gift of vision, which is a blessing in every sense of the word. This day was also a step towards the World Health Organization’s ‘VISION 2020’, which aimed to “intensify and accelerate prevention of blindness activities so as to achieve the goal of eliminating avoidable blindness by 2020. In 2020, World Sight Day was celebrated with a theme named ‘HopeInSight’ and over 755 World Sight Day events were organized in about 140 countries worldwide.

Source: National Today

Read more about World Sight Day here!

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WORLD COTTON DAY

Cotton is breathable, comfortable, durable, and hypoallergenic, which is why it’s one of the most featured fabrics in our wardrobes. Cotton isn’t just a commodity but an impactful product, affecting 28.67 million growers and millions of families worldwide. World Cotton Day highlights cotton’s role in providing jobs and maintaining economic stability in the least developed countries (L.D.C.s). On this day, the global community is invited to celebrate the world’s most important natural fiber.

World Cotton Day is observed to reflect the importance of cotton as a global commodity. It’s meant to attract donors and beneficiaries and enhance cotton development assistance, recognize cotton and those involved in producing and trading it, advance related technology and research and development, and find new investors and partners within the private sector.

Did you know?

1. A single tone of cotton provides year-round employment for 5 people on average, often in some of the most impoverished regions.

2. Cotton-based filaments are appealing to 3D printers because they conduct heat well; become stronger when wet; and are more scalable than materials like wood.

Source: United Nations

Read more about World Cotton Day here!

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WORLD SMILE DAY

World Smile Day 2023 is a day dedicated to the universal expression of joy – the smile. It’s a time to remind ourselves of the importance of spreading happiness, kindness, and positivity through simple acts, starting with a smile. This day encourages everyone to wear a smile and share it with the world, brightening the day of those they encounter.

How to get involved with World Smile Day?

Share Smiles: Start your day with a smile and share it with everyone you meet – family, friends, colleagues, and even strangers.

Perform Acts of Kindness: Extend acts of kindness, such as giving compliments, helping others, or making someone’s day a little brighter.

Organize Smile-Inducing Activities: Host events, workshops, or activities that promote happiness and positivity in your community.

Support Charitable Organizations: Contribute to or volunteer with organizations dedicated to spreading smiles and happiness to those in need.

Create Smile Art: Express your creativity by creating art, posters, or

Share Smile Stories: Share stories or anecdotes about moments when a smile made a significant difference in your life or someone else’s on social media using the hashtag #WorldSmileDay.

Donate to Causes: Support organizations that provide dental care and assistance to those in need to ensure more people can smile with confidence.

Smile for a Selfie: Take selfies or group photos with friends and family, all wearing big smiles, and share them on social media to spread positivity.

Don't forget to smile!

Source: National Today.

Read more about World Smile Day 2023 here!

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World Space Week

World Space Week is the largest space event yet, put in place to celebrate the benefits of science and technology to human society. There are many benefits the human race receives from space, and this holiday is here to educate everyone about them. Organizations such as space agencies, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs coordinate space outreach events in various parts of the world.

The theme for World Space Week 2023, “Space and Entrepreneurship”, recognizes the growing significance of the commercial space industry in space, and the increasing opportunities for space entrepreneurship and new benefits of space developed by space entrepreneurs. With miniaturization and decreasing launch costs, it is now possible for a small business to build and launch a small satellite, and for entrepreneurs to create valuable new data products for governments and industry.

Source: United Nations

Read more about World Space Week here!

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International Translation Day - 30th Sept

International Translation Day honors the contribution of language professionals in furthering the cause of peacekeeping, the promotion of human rights, and the shared quest for sustainable development.

Translation enables effective communication between people around the world. It is a courier for the transmission of knowledge, a protector of cultural heritage, and essential to the development of a global economy. Highly skilled translators are key. Translation Studies helps practitioners develop those skills.

Source: United Nations

Read more about International Translation Day here!

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International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction - 29th Sept

Reducing food loss and waste can play a key role in the transformation of agri-food systems by increasing the availability of food, contributing to food security, healthy diets, and building resilience. Food loss and food waste reduction also serves as a key climate strategy by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs).  It can therefore help countries and businesses to raise climate ambition, while conserving and protecting our ecosystems and natural resources upon which the future of food depends.

Source: United Nations

Read more about International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste here!