Last week we celebrated International Happiness Day at the ELC and chose to record the Happy Acts we would do for each other. This was put together by the children and teachers stating what makes them happy and sharing happy acts with others. Our wall was one of 600 walls created around the world.
International Happiness Day is a global celebration to mark the
United Nations International Day of Happiness. It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of
people from 160 countries, supported by a partnership of
like-minded organisations.
March 20 has been established as the
annual International Day of Happiness and all 193 United Nations member states
have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority.
The Ripple Foundation is part of the
Live Happy organisation which is a continuing partner to support International
Happy Day. The Ripple Foundation support many charities, one of which is Big
Brothers Big Sisters.
Big brothers Big Sisters has
for over 30yrs helped tens of thousands of young pple who have faced serious
adversity - those who have little opportunity to develop supportive
relationships with adults. Many who are hungry for friendship, guidance and
acceptance.
BBBS purpose is to help change the lives of disadvantaged young people across
Australia. By connecting young people with positive adult role models they are
breaking cycles of disadvantage and creating a ripple affect that can be seen
across the community.
Big
Brothers Big Sisters is a part of the Ripple Foundation which is a part of Live
Happy that support International Happy day. They support a number of
organisation's that ultimately aim to create positive 'ripple effects' around
the globe.
This term we will be donating the proceeds from our Cupcake donations to the BigBrothersBigSisters initiative.
Regards
ELC Team
