The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, Canada (2020)
On World NGO Day, we are proud to showcase and celebrate the work of all non-governmental organizations that identify global problems and bring forward innovative solutions with compassion and determination.
The Honourable Karina Goul, Minister of International Development
Canada
World NGO day aims to celebrate the successes of the more than ten million NGOs worldwide and to allow many small grassroots organisations to gain the recognition they deserve.
FIFA
Fédération Internationale de Football Association
The tremendous work of NGOs around the world is needed more than ever today. The European Commission will continue to support them in carrying out this crucial work without fear. #WorldNGOday
Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
On World Non-Governmental Organisation Day, celebrated on 27 February, the European Union applauds the fundamental contribution made by civil society organisations.
Josep Borrell
High Representative/Vice-President of European Commission and EEAS
February 27 is an important day for civil society. We mark World NGO Day during which we celebrate the various NGOs around the world.
Anna Rurka
President of the Conference of INGOs, Council of Europe
27 February
Let's celebrate World NGO Day in North America
Each year World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27th from Canada, USA to Mexico, and other countries.
The universal concept of the World NGO Day is to Celebrate, Commemorate and Collaborate - the various NGOs around the world, and the people behind them that contribute to society all year around.