GivingTuesday

➡️ GivingTuesday - Creating a Culture of Generosity

GivingTuesday is a global movement and organisation which is celebrated on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, it also aims to inspire a culture of year-round generosity. The grassroots collective combines the power of people and organisations giving them the tools to transform their local communities.

Their network is made-up of non-profits, platforms, religious institutions, families, schools, and the private sector. Data commons has grown to be the largest philanthropic data collaboration ever built. This collection of data is designed to aid with decision making, resilience, and innovation in the social sector.

This global event aims to shift our focus away from consumerism and materialism, towards generosity and kindness (via charitable giving or community support) - counterbalancing consumer-heavy days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In 2023, donors in the U.S. gave $3.1 billion in the name of Giving Tuesday. It's not all about money either, people also contribute through volunteering, carrying out acts of kindness, and giving their time, voices, and services. In 2022, 11 million people donate goods and 10 million volunteered in the U.S. alone.

The movement originated in the U.S in 2012 and quickly spread to 90 countries around the world. It inspires people to be more generous in their day to day lives, and people are drawn to the idea of collective impact. Togetherness and community are a huge appeal and form a big part of the reason why so many people feel compelled to get involved. GivingTuesday demonstrates perfectly the profound impact of collective, small acts of kindness.

German speakers should visit Bessere Welt Info for a guide to GivingTuesday in German.

Better World Info Campaign - #GivingTuesday

Better World Info is a treasure chest filled to the brim with ideas on how to make the world a better place – and everyone can help themselves. On GivingTuesday, we turn Better World Info into a big knowledge avalanche - for every article read and shared, our reach and commitment to education, sustainability, environmental protection, climate, human rights, peace, and social justice increases.

Delve into our diverse categories and find handpicked articles and videos that inform and inspire. Use the power of social media to share your knowledge with others. Discuss it, because conversations can lead to big changes. Encourage your friends and family to do the same and take action on the knowledge they have gained. Your influence can make waves. The more people you reach, the greater the impact – every contribution counts! More knowledge in the minds of more people leads to a better world. Everyone can participate!

For more information on our GivingTuesday campaign checkout ➡️ our blog

Join us this December 3rd and our "Share Knowledge, Improve the World" campaign - be a part of the Better World community. We are counting on you!

Author: Norbert Stute and Rachael Mellor, Date: 25.11.24 - licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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