International day for the eradication of poverty October 17

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 – 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳

2025 Theme (UN): “Dignity for All in Practice: Ending Poverty Together.”

Message: “Poverty is not just lack of money, but the denial of opportunity and dignity.”

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲

1.1To promote awareness of global poverty, inequality, and human dignity
1.2To encourage students to take part in social responsibility and compassion projects
1.3To connect education with empathy, service, and community building

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 1–5)

2.1Storytelling Session: “The Little Candle That Shared Its Light” — learning sharing and caring
2.2Drawing/Colouring: “Helping Hands” – illustrate helping others
2.3Toy & Book Donation: Each child donates one toy/book for underprivileged kids
2.4Kindness Tree: Each student writes one good deed leaf for the class tree
2.5Song Session: “We Share, We Care” – simple group performance

𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 6–8)

3.1Poster Making: “Together Against Poverty”
3.2Essay Writing: “A World Without Poverty – My Dream”
3.3Role Play: Scenes showing community help, equality, and hope
3.4Visit/Virtual Interaction: With NGO working for child education or rural upliftment
3.5Donation Drive: Stationery, clothes, or school kits for poor children

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 9–12)

4.1Debate: “Education is the Strongest Weapon to End Poverty”
4.2Panel Talk: Invite social workers to discuss poverty reduction programs
4.3Awareness Rally: Placards with slogans like “Poverty Ends When Opportunity Begins”
4.4Photography Contest: “Faces of Hope” – depict resilience in poverty
4.5Fundraising Project: Organize a “Charity Market” for a local cause

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

5.1Seminar: “Sustainable Development Goals and Poverty Eradication”
5.2Community Outreach: Teach digital literacy or vocational skills in slums
5.3Panel Discussion: Poverty, unemployment, and social justice
5.4Street Play: “Every Life Deserves a Chance” – performed in public areas
5.5Crowdfunding Drive: For underprivileged students’ scholarships
𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

6.1Free Health Camp: Screening for anemia, malnutrition, or basic ailments
6.2Health Awareness Talk: Hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care in poor communities
6.3Nutrition Kit Distribution: To children and expecting mothers
6.4Workshop: “Health Equity for All”
6.5Poster Display: “Healthcare – A Right, Not a Privilege”

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

7.1Photo/Art Exhibition: “From Poverty to Possibility”
7.2Awareness March: Students with banners spreading equality messages
7.3Documentary Screening: “Living on One Dollar” or “Poverty Inc.”
7.4Community Wall of Gratitude: Messages, pledges, and thank-you notes
7.5Charity Carnival: Fun event raising funds for social welfare

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

8.1Pledge Ceremony: “I will use my privilege to uplift others.”
8.2**“Adopt a Village/School” Initiative:** Students take small ongoing community projects
8.3**“One Meal, One Smile” Drive:** Sharing lunch or meals with the needy
8.4Open Mic for Hope: Students express ideas, poems, or songs on equality
8.5Social Media Campaign: #EndPovertyNow #DignityForAll

𝗡 𝗢 𝗧 𝗘

To Get UN Recognition for Your School’s Celebration:
1.Conduct National or International days in your school.
2.Take clear photos/videos of each activity.
3.Send them with a short event summary via WhatsApp to 𝟵𝟵𝟰𝟰𝟯𝟭𝟯𝟵𝟱𝟯 𝗪𝗔.
4.Your school will be acknowledged as a UN Designated School for Youth Engagement and will receive an appreciation note.

𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Under 🄲🄰🅁🄴  🄵🄾🅁  🄿🄴🄾🄿🄻🄴
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality