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Thank you for joining us in celebrating India’s festival of giving.
This Daan Utsav, thousands of individuals, families, corporates, and communities came together to share their time, skills, and compassion. From October 2 to 8, iVolunteer united volunteers across cities in meaningful initiatives that spread joy, care, and connection. Together, we celebrated the simple yet powerful act of giving through service, creativity, and shared purpose.
What is Daan Utsav? Earlier called the Joy of Giving Week, Daan Utsav is India’s ‘festival of giving’. Launched in 2009 and celebrated on Oct 2-8 every year, the festival encourages everyone to celebrate “Giving” – time, money, material, skill or just love. Like all festivals - Diwali, Eid, or Christmas - individuals, familiies, and communities join in and celebrate giving across all religions, castes and social strata.
At the heart of this is the belief that giving knows no boundaries. It's a universal language that anyone can speak, regardless of their capacity or resources. Whether you have time, skills, possessions, gratitude, love, or simply a warm smile to share, your contribution is valued and meaningful. This campaign invites everyone to be a part of the journey, weaving their unique threads into the tapestry of giving. So go ahead, pick an in-person or virtual opportunity from the list below and sign up to be an #AmbassadorOfJoy!
This year, volunteers came together across cities to create impact in many ways, from preparing food for those in need to beautifying community spaces and bringing smiles to children, seniors, and caregivers alike. Each act of service reflected empathy, teamwork, and care. From painting walls and creating learning charts to preparing meals and spending time with communities, the energy of giving could be felt everywhere.
Impact at a Glance
- 6 cities across India
- 13 volunteering activities
- 220 volunteers
- 1,124 service users
- 424 volunteering hours contributed
iVolunteer also hosted Good Deeds Day leaders from across Asia for a regional meetup - all particpants wholeheartedly participated in 2 Daan Utsav activities in Delhi. It was an amazing exchange of experiences from an Indian (DaanUtsav) and an international festival of giving (GoodDeedsDay)
Voices of Volunteers
“The charts have added tremendous value to our center by clearly communicating crucial social issues. We are grateful for such committed volunteers.”
— Kallol Ghosh, Samaj Unnayan Kendra
“This is the first time I participated in an iVolunteer activity. It is always these types of opportunities that allow us to contribute meaningfully to society. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely participate again.”
— Shakuntala, Volunteer
“This was more than just a sandwich-making activity for me. Traveling 30 km outside the city and witnessing the daily challenges here was an eye-opener and a valuable learning experience.”
— Jayashish Chakraborty, Volunteer
Keep the Spirit Alive: Daan Utsav may last a week, but the joy of giving can last all year. Continue to spread kindness through Volunteering opportunities throughout the year
Sharing your story of giving or volunteering by mailing us at communications@ivolunteer.in (you can always post on social media and tag #iVolunteerIndia)
