Days we celebrate

Everything you need to know about donating to charity at Christmas, including Christmas donations in lieu of gifts, and sending charity Christmas cards.

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.

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.

Find out about World Humanitarian Day, why we mark it, and how you can support ActionAid's humanitarian work around the world.

Learn more about International Day of the Girl, when it is, why we celebrate and how to celebrate with ActionAid to change the lives of women and girls.

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.

Find out more about our Ramadan appeals and how they help families and children in need.