Days we celebrate At ActionAid UK, we celebrate the work of the incredible women and girls who we work with across the world each and every day. Here are just some of the international days that we mark. International Women’s Day Find out about International Women's Day, why we celebrate it, and how you can support ActionAid to change the lives of women and girls. Read more Donating to charity at Christmas Everything you need to know about donating to charity at Christmas, including Christmas donations in lieu of gifts, and sending charity Christmas cards. Read more Menstrual Hygiene Day Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 is on 28 May: taking on period poverty and period taboos, because menstruation matters. This Menstrual Hygiene Day, share a better period. Read more World Humanitarian Day Find out about World Humanitarian Day, why we mark it, and how you can support ActionAid's humanitarian work around the world. Read more International Day of the Girl International Day of the Girl takes places on October 11th to celebrate girls’ achievements and raise awareness of the obstacles that girls face. Read more Giving Tuesday Find out about Giving Tuesday, when Giving Tuesday will be, and how you can support ActionAid to help change the lives of women and girls living in poverty. Read more Donate this Ramadan Find out more about our Ramadan appeals and how they help families and children in need. Read more