¨     World NGO Day is celebrated every year on February 27 to recognize, honor, and raise awareness about the contributions of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) around the world.

¨     The day highlights the role of NGOs in society, development, and humanitarian work and inspires people to connect with NGOs.
¨     The theme of World NGO Day 2026 (February 27) is "Restoring Dignity Through Inclusion."
¨     This theme focuses on the efforts of NGOs to provide dignity, equality, and opportunity to marginalized, disadvantaged, and needy people in society.
World NGO Day
¨     Objective: To honor NGOs around the world for their tireless efforts, educate the general public about NGOs, and encourage them to contribute to NGO work.
¨     History: It was officially declared in 2010 by the 12 member states of the Council of the Baltic Sea States and was first recognized by the United Nations in 2014.
¨     Significance: NGOs bring positive change to society by working in areas such as poverty, inequality, environmental protection, education, and health.
¨     In India: There are millions of NGOs in India that play a vital role in areas such as education, health, and women's empowerment.