What if all the religions of the world devoted one day a year to prayers and visible actions to promote the well-being of children? It would make an enormous difference for peace, and send a potent message worldwide.
This international movement is already happening! In 2008, Arigatou International launched the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children. Every November 20, people of faith and secular partners organize a community festival at a house of worship or public place. They follow up with a concrete project that will improve the lives of children in their area.
For more information see World Day of Prayer and Action for Children
Also, visit Youtube for a weekly message about World Day of Prayer and Action for Children.
UNICEF is celebrating World Children’s Day, too:
Get involved in World Children’s Day – 20 November
This is a day for children, by children, all over the world to help save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
It’s a #KidsTakeOver.
It’s going to be a fun day, with a serious message, when kids ‘take over’ high-visibility roles in media, politics, business, sport and entertainment to shine a light on the most pressing challenges faced by their generation.”