 The UN designated the 5th of September as an International Day of Charity. Why? To alert and mobilize people all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. 5th of September commemorates the death of someone who is synonymous with Charity, Mother Theresa. Mother Theresa dedicated her life to help the District to overcome poverty and distress. She founded the Order of Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta which became noted up for its work among the poor and the dying. She ministered to the poor, the homeless, sick, orphaned and dying while guiding the missionaries of Charity's expansion, first in India and then in other countries. In recognition of the role of Charity in elevating humanitarian crisis and human suffering, the UN designated the 5th of September as an International Day of Charity. Charity plays an important role in upholding the values and advancing the work of the United Nations. UN humanitarian agencies rely on charitable donations to respond to natural disasters, armed conflicts and other emergencies. Charity can elevate the worst of the humanitarian crisis, supplement public services and healthcare, education, housing and child protection. And so the International Day of Charity encourages Charity through education and awareness-raising activities to urge people around the world to donate time and money to volunteer or engage in acts of kindness.