February 27

A global day celebrating the people behind nonprofits and NGOs making a difference around the world.

The World NGO Day Global Review

The first edition records how the Day has developed, country by country, with named sources.

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There are many ways to take part in World NGO Day.

Use the World NGO Day logo on February 27

For over a decade, the symbol has represented unity, diversity, and the people behind civil society, celebrated every 27 February.

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Nonprofit City

The first global guide to discovering cities and their nonprofit-friendly places, where organizations and communities meet, connect, celebrate, convene and collaborate, featuring exclusive interviews, local recommendations, original photography and art.

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Reports, announcements and reflections on how World NGO Day is marked across borders — and on the people who make civil society work.

World NGO Day in America – WA Governor Jay Inslee on the Role of NGOs
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World NGO Day in America – WA Governor Jay Inslee on the Role of NGOs

World NGO Day was observed in the United States with a formal message from Governor Jay Inslee, reflecting how nongovernmental organizations have beco…

Empowering NGOs – Microsoft’s Role on World NGO Day
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Empowering NGOs – Microsoft’s Role on World NGO Day

On World NGO Day, an annual observance honoring the work of nonprofit organizations and volunteers, Microsoft highlighted its efforts to bolster NGOs …

JCDecaux & Justdiggit on World NGO Day: Amplifying Regreening Across Africa
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JCDecaux & Justdiggit on World NGO Day: Amplifying Regreening Across Africa

On World NGO Day , the global observance honoring nonprofit and civil‑society action, outdoor advertising giant JCDecaux used its platforms to spotlig…

World NGO Day Fair Highlights Collaborative Impact in Trinidad and Tobago
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World NGO Day Fair Highlights Collaborative Impact in Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain hosted the inaugural World NGO Day Fair, organized by the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services through its Non-Governmenta…

Kazakhstan Highlights NGO Contributions on World NGO Day
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Kazakhstan Highlights NGO Contributions on World NGO Day

Kazakhstan marked World Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Day, spotlighting the nation’s three-decade history of civil society engagement. The offic…

Latvia Marks World NGO Day with Official Recognition
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Latvia Marks World NGO Day with Official Recognition

On February 27, 2025, Latvia formally recognized World Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Day, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s engage…

Pakistan Hosted a National World NGO Day Event Highlighting the Role of NGOs
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Pakistan Hosted a National World NGO Day Event Highlighting the Role of NGOs

A National Gathering Focused on Civil Society During a previous World NGO Day celebration, Pakistan hosted a large-scale national event titled “Making…

Western Australia Recognized the Work of NGOs on World NGO Day
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Western Australia Recognized the Work of NGOs on World NGO Day

Recognition from Government House Western Australia On February 27, 2020, Government House Western Australia joined governments and institutions world…

Seychelles Marked World NGO Day for the First Time in 2017
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Seychelles Marked World NGO Day for the First Time in 2017

The First World NGO Day Celebration in Seychelles On February 27, 2017, Seychelles officially marked World NGO Day for the first time. The celebration…