#29OCT INTERNATIONAL DAY CARE AND SUPPORT
#VoicesOfCare
About the International Day of Care and Support
The International Day of Care and Support, established by the United Nations in 2023, is observed annually on October 29. It offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by highlighting the essential role of care and support in our societies and economies. The Global Alliance for Care’s Task Force has proposed several initiatives to raise awareness and boost the visibility of the care agenda, in the urgent need to prioritize it in sustainable development strategies.
What can you do for this International Day of Care and Support?
Join events
Be part of the movement!
Take part in events hosted by GAC members around the world — in person or online — and connect with others driving change through care.
Share messages
Help make care visible.
Use your voice and your networks to amplify the care agenda. Find ready-to-use images, videos, frames, and messages to make this October 29 truly unforgettable.
Watch and enjoy
Experience care in action.
Explore inspiring stories, panels, and care-centered initiatives from across the globe on our YouTube channel.
Listen to the voices of care
Hear directly from caregivers and caregiving experts.
Tune in to the playlist we’ve prepared, featuring interviews with those who know caregiving and support best.
Spread it in the media
Share the story of care.
Find press materials, visuals, and key messages to help highlight the global care movement in your media channels.
Take action
There’s always more you can do.
Whether you’re an individual, organization, or institution, there are countless ways to get involved. Reach out — we’d love to collaborate!
GAC Care Channel
The GAC Care Channel will stream care-focused audiovisual content 24 hours a day. No matter your time zone, you can tune in anytime to watch events, discussions, and stories celebrating the International Day of Care and Support.
Our Collective Agenda
Join any of the hundreds of events organized by the Alliance members, both in person and online. We’ve compiled all these activities and resources into a single calendar.
Voices of Care
Podcasts
Listen and share the playlist we’ve prepared with interviews with people who have extensive knowledge about care and support. This playlist includes episodes from various members of the Global Alliance for Care, along with original interviews and key messages from experts, care workers, and policymakers.
Videos
Community leaders, activists, caregivers, and care receivers share in short interviews what it means to care and to be cared for. Their stories remind us that care sustains us all — and that recognizing it is the first step toward transforming it.
