- World NGO Day is celebrated annually on 27 February to recognize and honour all non-governmental and non-profit organizations.
- The theme of World NGO Day 2024 is “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
- It was first proposed in 2010 by the Baltic Sea NGO Forum. It highlights the work of NGOs around the world.
- In 2014, the UN, EU leaders, and international organizations adopted 27th February as World NGO day.
- It is celebrated in over 89 countries and in more than six continents.
- The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland hosted the global inaugural event of World NGO Day on 27 February 2014 in Helsinki, Finland.
- India has more than three million non-governmental organizations (NGO). They play important roles as facilitators and partners in different sectors.
Non-governmental organization
- A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a non-profit group that functions independently.
- It plays a vital role in international development, improving communities, and philanthropy work.