The slow season for campaigns continues throughout August. Here are links to a couple of event days which are notable to me but are possibly more frivolous than warranting a mention below: International Cat Day 08/08; International Left-Handers Day 13.08. However, there are some more noteworthy initiatives in the UK and internationally for this month:
- National Fishing Month: the aim of this initiative is to ignite a passion for fishing in people and tempt people to learn more or give it a go at a series of family-friendly events across the country. Anyone who’s enjoyed Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing on TV probably appreciate the benefits from this hobby
- National Road Victim Month: this initiative is organised by roadpeace.org. August was chosen as the month for victim remembrance because the first death of a person caused by a motor vehicle was in the month in 1896 and to commemorate the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997
- World Breastfeeding Week, 01-07 August: this event is organised by the World Alliance for Breast-feeding Action. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding. It highlights the huge benefits that breastfeeding can bring to both the health and welfare of babies, as well as a wider push for maternal health, focusing on good nutrition, poverty reduction and food security.
- International Women’s Day, 03 August: this year’s theme is #BreakTheBias.
- Playday 03 August 2022: a campaign held to celebrate the importance of play in children’s lives. The theme this year is to celebrate a Summer of Play. Follow the link to access information on events near you.
- Cycle to Work Day, 04 August: now an institution in the health events calendar and celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. Cycling to work is a great way to get fit! Deserves some serious consideration this year with parking at a premium during the Lambeth Conference
- National Allotments Week, 08-14 August: another great way to get fit – gardening! This year’s theme is ‘Bigs, Bees and Broccoli’. The National Society for Allotments and Keaisure Gardeners have teamed up with Buglife and are promoting a survey of insect life. Definitely of interest for nature lovers and those among us with green fingers!
- International Youth Day, 12 August: promoted by the United Nations. The theme for this year is ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages’.
- Never Give Up Day, 18 August: this is an international promotion where the focus of this day is all about cultivating a mindset of determination, which can help us to get through the difficult challenges that life throws our way.
- World Humanitarian Day, 19 August: another promotion day founded by the United Nations, its purpose is to raise awareness of the plight of civilians around the world who have become caught up in conflicts and honour and raise support for the humanitarian workers who risk, and sometimes lose, their lives to help. This year’s strapline is #RealLifeHeroes.
