South Africa will be celebrating International / Universal Children's Day on the 2nd of November. I went to Wikipedia to find out more about this day.
"Universal Children's Day takes place annually on November 20. First proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1954, it was established to encourage all countries to institute a day, firstly to promote mutual exchange and understanding among children and secondly to initiate action to benefit and promote the welfare of the world's children.
"This day is observed to promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children. On November 20, 1959 the United Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.... Universal Children's Day is not simply a day to celebrate children for who they are, but to bring awareness to children around the globe that have succumbed to violence in forms of abuse, exploitation and discrimination."
The safety and care of children is very close to my heart. There's a wonderful organization in Cape Town called Jelly Beanz Inc. who have set this day aside to "celebrate children - their joyfulness, innocence, energy and creativity." And to, "remember those children who have to struggle on a daily basis for their emotional and physical survival."
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I'm participating in Create With Joy's Friendship Friday. The theme for this month is "Gratitude." I also invite you to link your favorite blog post from this past week below on my Make My Saturday Sweet blog hop. Don't forget to visit the two posts that were linked before yours and make their Saturday sweet!
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| I'm thankful for my sweet little Amanda. |
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| I'm thankful for sisters that get along well. |
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| I'm thankful for my wonderful son and big brother to three sisters. |
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| I'm thankful for the love between our two cats. Look how they cuddle! |
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| I'm thankful for the stunning view from my kitchen window. |
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| I'm thankful for the beautiful region we live in, the Western Cape, and the fun day trips we get to have. This is the Cape Town Waterfront. |
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