ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote
economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities
through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Pro-
jects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members
work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in
impoverished communities.
Help grow local economies around the world & Promote economic growth in communities.
OCTOBER— DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Buy Nothing New Month
Breast Cancer Month
International Day of Older Persons 1 Oct
International Day of Non-Violence 2 Oct
World Habitat Day 02 Oct
International Day of Non-Violence 02 Oct
World Mental Health Day 10 Oct
International Day of the Girl Child 11 Oct
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 13 Oct
World Migratory Bird Day 14 Oct
International Day of Rural Women 15 Oct
World Food Day 16 Oct
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 17 Oct
Children’s Week 21 –29 Oct
United Nations Day 24 Oct
Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October 24 Oct
United Nations Day 24 Oct
World Polio Day 24 Oct