Earth Day, celebrated in many countries each year on April 22, was founded in 1970 and is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It is the only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities. Earth Day Network, founded by the organizers of the first April 22 Earth Day in 1970, promotes environmental citizenship and progressive action worldwide. Through Earth Day Network, which reaches over 17,000 organizations in 174 countries, activists connect change in local, national, and global policies. With Earth Day Television, Earth Day Network educates and informs about the environment and environmental protection with channels like Global Warming, Get Active, Alternative Energy, Greener Living, Authors, In The Classroom, Earth Day, and more.