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.

Get Involved

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.

Nonprofit-friendly places, where organizations and communities meet, connect, celebrate, convene and collaborate.

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.

Nonprofit City — Volume 1, USAVolume 1 · USA

Nonprofit City — Vol. 1: United States

West Hollywood, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C. and New York.

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Administration

Lilit Kirsh

COS / Executive Advisor — Founding Member of the Global Council

AdministrationFounding Member
Lilit KirshWorld NGO Day Global Council

Lilit Kirsh is a globally experienced Human Resources executive and strategic advisor known for helping organizations grow through strong leadership, people strategy, and culture transformation.

She brings extensive experience working with boards, CEOs, and executive teams across industries including energy, technology, manufacturing, and real estate.

With a career defined by driving organizational change and aligning talent with business strategy, Lilit has led global HR operations, supported major M&A initiatives, and advised leadership on governance, executive compensation, and workforce strategy. Her work consistently focuses on building high-performing, inclusive cultures and advancing long-term, sustainable growth.

In addition to her board role, Lilit has directly contributed to the World NGO Day Foundation (WNDF) as Chief of People, where she helped build core organizational infrastructure, led global teams, and supported innovative approaches to nonprofit operations and engagement.

Her appointment reflects the Foundation’s continued commitment to strong leadership and global impact.