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Stories about service from the Daytely blog.

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A warm table with shared umbrella, repaired cup, grocery bag, blank card and plant cutting
7 October 2026 · 1 min read

World Kindness Day: can a date make kindness a habit?

Marked by the World Kindness Movement on 13 November, this informal observance works best when a cheerful gesture becomes reliable care.

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A community volunteer table with gardening gloves, paint rollers, food box and blank clipboard
6 October 2026 · 1 min read

International Volunteer Day: remembering to show up

Observed on 5 December, International Volunteer Day recognizes service while inviting organizations to make volunteering useful and sustainable.

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White and blue cloth, marigolds, a bowl, bread and a blank card on a Kolkata-inspired table
2 October 2026 · 1 min read

Mother Teresa’s birthday and a life remembered through service

Born on 26 August 1910, Mother Teresa became internationally known for religious service among people experiencing poverty and illness.

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A path overlooking Cape Town at sunrise beside a blank calendar and woven textile
27 September 2026 · 2 min read

Nelson Mandela’s birthday: a date connected to service

18 July remembers Nelson Mandela’s life and asks a simple question: what can each of us contribute where we are?

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