[Community-Service] Recognizing National Day of Hope

[Maggie Stringer]

Day of Hope is held on the first Wednesday in April every year. It is a day
of inspiration and motivation for everyone to wake up to the need to rescue
children and adults who are passing through phases of abuse of different
kinds, sicknesses, and traumatic experiences. The primary purpose of
observing this day is to strive to put an end to child abuse and neglect.
It is time to rise to the call and give hope to the hopeless, in whatever
little way we can.

HISTORY OF DAY OF HOPE
When all is lost, hope is all we have, which keeps us pressing towards a
better future and able to retain our humanity and sanity. The world is
filled with several individuals who are battling with living a life of
happiness and fulfillment, and in turn, lots of children exist everywhere
who are experiencing some degree of abuse, neglect, deprivation, or
molestation.

Championed by Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O’Meara, Day of Hope began with
their non-profit humanitarian organization, International Orphans Inc.,
which was later renamed ‘Childhelp. Its main aim is to fight for the
welfare of children all over the world and make these children know that
they are not unloved. It seeks to provide help and succor to child victims
all around the world, and also sensitize all and sundry about the need to
protect and ensure the safety of children.

Research has found that children who have gone through harsh and abusive
childhoods are at risk of also becoming abusive, resorting to alcohol and
drugs, engaging in criminal activities, or even committing suicide. But
more than that, we have a responsibility to ensure the safety of children
everywhere, which is what the Day of Hope stands to remind us of.

DAY OF HOPE FAQS
Why is this day called the Day of Hope?
This is because it is a day set aside to bring hope to children facing
abuse and neglect and stretch a hand of support to them.

HOW TO OBSERVE DAY OF HOPE
Volunteer at an N.G.O.
Find a Childhelp near you and volunteer to help children facing abuse and
neglect. In the absence of a Childhelp chapter in your community or
country, you can start one, or join any similar organization to champion
the child welfare cause.

Donate to the cause
Your financial contribution would go a long way to help children in need
all over the world. Many children need a home, therapy, treatment, and more
as a resultant effect of abuse and neglect; money is crucial in solving
these problems.

Spread the word
Raise awareness as much as you can about child abuse and neglect, its
dangers to the lives of children, and its resultant effect on society. Get
on your social media platforms, community and spread the word.

To give hope to the hopeless
Just like the name implies, Day of Hope is a day to bring hope to all
children facing abuse and neglect, and humanity in general. It is a day to
remind them of our united love and care for all the lovable children in the
world.

Maggie Stringer
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