Held on the third Friday in February each year, World Care Day brings together young people, carers, supporters, organisations and communities from around the globe to celebrate the strength, resilience, achievements and voices of children and young people who have grown up in care.
World Care Day shines a spotlight on the experiences, achievements and potential of children and young people with a care experience.
Every young person's journey is unique. World Care Day recognises those journeys and reminds us that care experience does not define a person's future.
Celebrate with us on Friday 19th Feb, 2027.
Young people
Share your story, celebrate your achievements and connect with others who have a care experience. You can:
Join your local World Care Day event
Share your story on social media
Take part in campaign activities and challenges
Create artwork, videos or messages about your journey
Help spread the message and challenge stigma
Supporters, carers and community members
Show your support for young people with a care experience by:
Sharing World Care Day content
Learning more about the experiences of young people in care
Challenging stereotypes when you see them
Starting conversations in your workplace, school or community
Supporting policies and initiatives that improve outcomes for young people
Organisations and partners
Join the movement by:
Celebrating World Care Day within your organisation
Sharing campaign resources with your networks
Amplifying the voices of young people with lived experience
Making a commitment to support positive change
PROMOTIONAL TOOLKIT COMING SOON
World Care Day is part of an international movement led by a collective of care-experienced organisations from around the world. Partner organisations include:
