International Au Pair Day is a global celebration of all au pairs and their contribution to cultural exchange around the world.
Why do we celebrate?
By celebrating together each year, we hope to:
- Raise the profile and visibility of au pairs, and of legal au pair programs, around the world.
- Recognise and thank au pairs for what they do for host families and their children, and for the part they play in fostering global understanding.
- Unite the au pair community and establish 24 November as a recognised day of annual au pair celebrations.
International Au Pair Day is an initiative of IAPA, the International Au Pair Association, and was presented at IAPA’s Annual General Meeting in Luxembourg in March 2019.
Why the 24th of November?
24 November 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the “European Agreement on au pair placement”, released by the Council of Europe in 1969. For the first time, an official set of rules and regulations was defined and established across many European countries. That agreement still serves as the basis for European and other programs worldwide in defining the duties and rights of au pairs and host families.
Between now and 24 November we’ll be posting lots of fun ideas and ways to make the day special — watch this space!