International Day of Care and Support
Every October 29, people, organizations, movements, governments, and institutions around the world come together to recognize care as a need, as work, and as a right.
Participating countries, cities and territories
60+
Organizations involved
300+
Events and campaigns shared
100+
Stories shared
50+
Editions held
3+
Map of Activities
A Global Mobilization for Care
Explore in-person, virtual, and hybrid activities, campaigns, publications, commitments, and ongoing initiatives from around the world.
MAKE IT YOURS
Take part, wherever you are.
There is no single way to participate. Choose an idea, adapt it to your context, and make it your own.
Join an event
Find a conversation, workshop, campaign or broadcast and connect with people moving care forward.
Organize locally
Create an activity rooted in the care realities, knowledge and priorities of your community.
Amplify the day
Use verified facts, adaptable messages and campaign material to make care visible.
Share a voice
Bring lived experience and practical knowledge into the public story of care and support.
CARE MAKES OUR LIVES POSSIBLE. TRANSFORMING IT IS A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
At different moments in our lives, we all provide, receive, and need care and support. Yet care is still not fully recognized, care responsibilities are not shared equally, and access to care and support is not guaranteed for everyone.
This hub brings the meaning, history, annual programme, stories and public record of the Day into one place.
Proclaimed by the United Nations. Resolution A/RES/77/317 established October 29 as an annual observance to give greater visibility and recognition to care and support, those who provide and receive it, and the policies, services and infrastructure that make it possible.
STORIES
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Voices of Care, Article
Care work changed our community
A Fixture Story demonstrating editorial bylines and campaign relationships.
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Care Correspondents, Interview
Care workers shape local childcare
An interview about workers redesigning neighborhood childcare with families.
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