Global Community Engagement Day is observed worldwide every January 28. It was established by the Australian non-profit organization Engage 2 Act in 2018 to encourage businesses and individuals to engage more with their local communities. The day highlights the contributions of community leaders, volunteers, and business owners who work to solve community issues through engagement. Typical activities include volunteering at local charities, participating in neighborhood cleanup programs, and encouraging businesses to get involved in community projects. The date was chosen in honor of Wendy Sarkissian, an inspiring community engagement leader born on January 28. Participants are encouraged to share their community engagement stories on social media using the hashtag #GlobalCommunityEngagementDay.