2024 Nonprofit Awareness Event Calendar
January 24, 2024
Championing positive change is a timeless pursuit that spans generations. Often, it begins with small acts of support—signing a petition, sharing a message, or liking a social media post.
Awareness Events present a golden opportunity to engage like-minded individuals in championing your organization’s cause. Giving them an active role not only fortifies their belief but also forges a more profound connection. To facilitate this, Project World Impact has curated a Nonprofit Awareness Event Calendar to empower our nonprofit partners to achieve success.
Remember to provide supporters with a platform to showcase and share the impact they’re making! Together, let’s amplify the voices for change.
January Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Cervical Health Awareness Month | Health |
| National Blood Donor Month | Health |
| National Glaucoma Awareness Month | Health |
| National Mentoring Month | Education |
| National Stalking Awareness Month | Human Rights |
| Poverty in America Month | Animals |
| Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month | Human Rights |
| Thyroid Awareness Month | Health |
January Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 01/04/2024 | World Braille Day | Health |
| 01/11/2024 | Human Trafficking Awareness Day | Human Rights |
| 01/15/2024 | MLK Day of Service | Human Rights |
| 01/21/2024 | World Religion Day | Religion |
| 01/22/2024 | Cervical Cancer Prevention Week | Health |
| 01/24/2024 | Internation Day of Education | Education |
| 01/27/2024 | Holocaust Memorial Day | Religion |
February Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Spay/Neuter Awareness Month | Animals |
| National Cancer Prevention Month | Health |
| Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month | Human Rights |
| National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (last week of February) | Health |
| American Heart Month | Health |
| Black History Month | Human Rights |
February Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 02/04/2024 | World Cancer Day | Health |
| 02/05/2024 | Race Equity Week | Human Rights |
| 02/06/2024 | Safer Internet Day / Day of Zero Tolerance | Education |
| 02/11/2024 | International Day of Women & Girls in Science | Education |
| 02/13/2024 | Galentine’s Day | Human Rights |
| 02/14/2024 | Valentine’s Day | Health |
| 02/14/2024 | International Book Giving Day | Education |
| 02/20/2024 | National Love Your Pet Day | Animals |
| 02/20/2024 | World Day of Social Justice | Human Rights |
| 02/29/2024 | Rare Disease Day | Health |
March Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Brain Injury Awareness Month | Health |
| Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month | Health |
| Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month | Health |
| Mustache March (Military) | Government |
| National Kidney Month | Health |
| National Nutrition Month | Health |
| Women’s History Month | Human Rights |
March Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 03/01/2024 | International Wheelchair Day | Health |
| 03/01/2024 | Zero Discrimination Day | Human Rights |
| 03/03/2024 | World Wildlife Day | Animals |
| 03/03/2024 | World Hearing Day | Health |
| 03/07/2024 | World Book Day | Education |
| 03/08/2024 | International Women’s Day | Health/Human Rights |
| 03/10/2024 | Mother’s Day | Children |
| 03/10/2024 | Ramadan | Religion |
| 03/16/2024 | Disabled Access Day | Health |
| 03/20/2024 | International Day of Happiness | Health |
| 03/21/2024 | World Down Syndrome Day | Health |
| 03/22/2024 | World Water Day | Clean Water |
| 03/23/2024 | Earth Hour Day | Environment |
| 03/27/2024 | Autism Acceptance Day | Health |
| 03/29/2024 | Good Friday | Religion |
| 03/31/2024 | International Trans Visibility Day | Human Rights |
April Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Alcohol Awareness Month | Health |
| Autism Awareness Month | Health |
| Child Abuse Prevention Month | Human Rights |
| Jazz Appreciation Month | Education |
| Move More Month | Health |
| National Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Education |
| National Donate Life Month | Health |
| National Financial Literacy Month | Education |
| National Volunteer Month | All |
| Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month | Human Rights |
April Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 04/02/2024 | World Autism Awareness Day | Health |
| 04/07/2024 | World Health Day | Health |
| 04/10/2024 | Siblings Day | Children / Health |
| 04/11/2024 | World Parkinson’s Day | Health |
| 04/13/2024 | MS Awareness Week | Health |
| 04/22/2024 | Lesbian Visibility Week | Human Rights |
| 04/22/2024 | Earth Day | Environment |
| 04/25/2024 | World Malaria Day | Health |
May Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Asian Pacific American Heritage Month | Human Rights |
| Mental Health Awareness Month | Health |
| Military Appreciation Month | Government |
| National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month | Health |
| National Physical Fitness & Sports Month | Health |
| National Stroke Awareness Month | Health |
May Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 05/03/2024 | World Press Freedom Day | Government |
| 05/05/2024 | African World Heritage Month | Health/Human rights |
| 05/05/2024 | International Family Equality Day | Children |
| 05/06/2024 | Teacher Appreciation Week | Education |
| 05/10/2024 | World Lupus Day | Health |
| 05/12/2024 | International Nurses Day | Health |
| 05/13/2024 | Mental Health Awareness Week | Health |
| 05/16/2024 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day | Health |
| 05/17/2024 | Endangered Species Day | Animals |
| 05/17/2024 | Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia | Human Rights |
| 05/20/2024 | National Rescue Dog Day | Animals |
| 05/24/2024 | World Schizophrenia Day | Health |
| 05/28/2024 | World Blood Cancer Day | Health |
| 05/29/2024 | Memorial Day | Government |
| 05/30/2024 | World MS Day | Health |
June Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month | Health |
| Immigrant Heritage Month | Human Rights |
| Men’s Health Month | Health |
| National PTSD Awareness Month | Health |
| National Safety Month | Education |
| Pride Month (LGBTQ+) | Human Rights |
June Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 06/01/2024 | World Reef Awareness Day | Clean Water |
| 06/02/2024 | National Cancer Survivor’s Day | Health |
| 06/05/2024 | World Environment Day | Environment |
| 06/06/2024 | D-Day | Government |
| 06/08/2024 | World Oceans Day | Clean Water |
| 06/14/2024 | World Blood Donor Day | Health |
| 06/17/2024 | Learning Disability Week | Health |
| 06/18/2024 | Autistic Pride Day | Health |
| 06/20/2024 | World Refugee Day | Human Rights |
| 06/22/2024 | World Rainforest Day | Environment |
| 06/27/2024 | National PTSD Awareness Day | Health |
July Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month | Health |
| National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month | Health |
| National Park and Recreation Month | Environment |
| Cord Blood Awareness Month | Health |
| UV Safety Month | Health |
July Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 07/04/2024 | Independence Day | Government |
| 07/11/2024 | World Population Day | Health |
| 07/28/2024 | World Hepatitis Day | Health |
| 07/30/2024 | International Friendship Day | Health |
August Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| National Water Quality Month | Environment |
| National Immunization Awareness Month | Health |
| National Breastfeeding Month | Health |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month | Health |
| Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month | Health |
| Black Business Month | Human Rights |
August Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 08/08/2024 | International Cat Day | Animals |
| 08/09/2024 | International Day of the World’s Indigenous People | Human Rights |
| 08/12/2024 | International Youth Day | Children |
| 08/17/2024 | National Nonprofit Day | All |
| 08/19/2024 | World Humanitarian Day | Human Rights |
| 08/22/2024 | Internation Day Commemorating Victims of Religion-Based Violence | Human Rights |
| 08/26/2024 | International Dog Day | Animals |
| 08/31/2024 | International Overdose Awareness Day | Health |
September Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Health |
| Hunger Action Month | Health/Poverty |
| National Recovery Month | Health |
| National Sickle Cell Awareness Month | Health |
| National Suicide Prevention Month | Health |
| National Yoga Awareness Month | Health |
September Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 09/04/2024 | World Sexual Health Day | Health |
| 09/05/2024 | Internation Day of Charity | All |
| 09/06/2024 | International Food Bank Day | Poverty |
| 09/08/2024 | International Literacy Day | Education |
| 09/10/2024 | World Suicide Prevention Day | Health |
| 09/13/2024 | Stand up to Cancer Day | Health |
| 09/15/2024 | International Week of Deafness | Health |
| 09/21/2024 | World Alzheimer’s Day | Health |
| 09/21/2024 | International Peace Day | Government |
| 09/23/2024 | International Day of Sign Language | Health |
| 09/23/2024 | Bisexual Visibility Day | Human Rights |
| 09/29/2024 | International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste | Economy/Poverty |
October Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Health |
| Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Human Rights |
| Hispanic Heritage Month | Human Rights |
| LGBT History Month | Human Rights |
| National Bullying Prevention Month | Human Rights |
| National Dental Hygiene Month | Health |
October Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 10/01/2024 | World Vegetarian Day | Health |
| 10/02/2024 | International Day of Non-Violence | Human Rights |
| 10/05/2024 | World Teachers Day | Education |
| 10/10/2024 | World Homeless Day | Poverty |
| 10/10/2024 | World Mental Health Day | Health |
| 10/11/2024 | International Day of Girl | Human Rights |
| 10/12/2024 | World Hospice & Palliative Care Day | Health |
| 10/13/2024 | International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction | Education |
| 10/17/2024 | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty | Poverty |
| 10/26/2024 | International Day of Deployed | Government |
| 10/28/2024 | Make a Difference Day | All |
| 10/29/2024 | World Stroke Day | Health |
November Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| Lung Cancer Awareness Month | Health |
| Military Family Appreciation Month | Government |
| Movember (Men’s Health) | Health |
| National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month | Health |
| Native American Heritage Month | Human Rights |
| National Diabetes Month | Health |
November Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 11/01/0224 | World Vegan Day | Health |
| 11/03/2024 | Organ Donation Week | Health |
| 11/05/2024 | World Tsunami Awareness Day | Environment |
| 11/09/2024 | World Adoption Day | Family |
| 11/11/2024 | Veterans Day | Government |
| 11/12/2024 | Remembrance Sunday (UK) | Government |
| 11/13/2024 | World Kindness Day | Health |
| 11/14/2024 | World Diabetes Day | Health |
| 11/20/2024 | Transgender Day of Remembrance | Human Rights |
| 11/25/2024 | International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women | Human Rights |
December Monthly Awareness
| Awareness Event | PWI Cause Page |
| National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month | Education |
| National Human Rights Month | Human Rights |
| National Impaired Driving Prevention Month | Education |
| Safe Toys & Gifts Month | Health |
December Awareness Days
| Date | Awareness Day | PWI Cause Page |
| 12/01/2024 | World AIDS Day | Health |
| 12/03/2024 | Giving Tuesday | All |
| 12/03/2024 | International Day for Disabilities | Health |
| 12/04/2024 | Wildlife Conservation Day | Animals |
| 12/05/2024 | International Volunteer Day | All |
| 12/10/2024 | Human Rights Day | Human Rights |
| 12/25/2024 | Start of Hanukkah | Religion |
| 12/25/2024 | Christmas | Religion |
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