7 Things We Are Astounded to Learn About Good Deeds Day in Israel
It’s not every day that an entire country rolls up their sleeves and dedicates a day to doing good. But that’s exactly what’s happening today, March 11, for Good Deeds Day in Israel.
1. Over half a million Israelis will be volunteering. Considering that the population of Israel is just under 8 million, that’s quite a spectacular turnout.
(Good Deeds Day)
2. With close to 8,000 projects across the country, there’s a whole host of different activities going on.
(Good Deeds Day)
3. There’s plenty of projects delivering food to those in need.
(Good Deeds Day)
4. While many of those volunteering will help paint neglected buildings and schools.
(Good Deeds Day)
5. Almost all local municipalities are involved in some way or another with the projects, including over 1,200 schools and youth groups.
(Good Deeds Day)
6. Over 100 schools will take part in the Design For Change project that will help empower thousands of students.
(Good Deeds Day)
7. When you add the volunteers and projects together it comes out to 2 million hours of volunteering on one single day in one country. Impressive to say the least.
(Good Deeds Day)
RELATED:
7 Good Deeds Day Celebrations Taking Place All Over the World [LIST]
The 4 Step Plan to Doing Good on Good Deeds Day
The Bahamas Plays Host to an Awesome Good Deeds Day Project
