NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MONTH
Standing up for the rights of children and making sure their needs are met continues to be a critical way that people can make a difference in the world today as well as for the future. National Children’s Month offers a special opportunity to show appreciation for, celebrate, and meet the needs of children, especially those who are trapped in a cycle of poverty. Whether advocating for the government, helping out with a children’s charity or volunteering locally, there are plenty of opportunities for making a difference on this day and all throughout the year! History of National Children’s Month Now an official celebration in the Philippines, National Children’s Month was established in 2015 by then president of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino III. This event was started as a way to commemorate the country’s adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which took place on November 20, 1989. The theme for the first month-long celebration was “Our Focus is...