World NGO Day

27 February is World NGO Day. Image: Pixabay

Celebrate those who do good – It’s World NGO Day

World NGO Day is about celebrating those who do good and inspiring individuals to get more involved with these orginisations

World NGO Day

27 February is World NGO Day. Image: Pixabay

Marcis Liors Skadmanis created World NGO Day in London.

It is celebrated annually on February 27th as an international calendar day to honor and cooperate with NGOs worldwide.

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History of World NGO day

World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on the 27th of February.

World NGO Day aims to inspire people to become more actively involved within NGOs (Charities, NPOs, CSOs) and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs and both the public and private sector.

The universal concept of the World NGO Day is Celebrate, Commemorate and Collaborate the various NGOs around the world, and the people behind them.

This is a day for NGOs around the globe to share knowledge and experiences with one another.

It aims to educate individuals worldwide on NGOs and their impact.

This day provides an opportunity to honour and remember NGO founders, employees, volunteers, members and supporters.

What is this day about?

NGOs worldwide use this day to share knowledge and experiences with one another.

It enables individuals worldwide to understand more clearly what NGOs are doing for society locally, nationally, and internationally.

The day represents an international symbol that displays the efforts and achievements of all NGOs from all sectors.

It also inspires people to consider a career within the third sector.

Moreover, the day offers an opportunity for individuals to learn more about the people behind NGOs.

NGOs can discuss the issues that affect their work and form partnerships that can resolve a mutual problem.

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