Today is World NGO Day (external link), a global initiative to celebrate, commemorate and collaborate the various non-government organisations (NGOs) around the world, and the people behind them that contribute to society all year around.
This awareness day is marked in 96 countries and six continents, including Australia. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) describes NGOs as “…powerful agents for change”.
From international aid to local grassroots organisations, NGOs are the backbone of our communities, and their work is significant. We thank all founders, employees, volunteers, members and supporters of these organisations on this day, and every day.