World NGO Day 2023 observed on 27th February

World NGO Day 2023

The World NGO Day is an annual international observance on February 27 to recognize the contributions of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The day was first celebrated in 2010 and has since become an annual event that highlights the work of NGOs around the world. It provides an opportunity to advocate for policies that support their efforts. World NGO Day aims to create awareness about the sector and encourage people across the world who work in the sector for a good cause. One interesting fact about World NGO Day is that the Government of each country, appreciate these people working selflessly in their official state languages.

NGOs are non-profit organizations that are independent on government and work towards a specific social, environmental, or cultural goal. They can range from small, local organizations to large, international organizations, and they may focus on a wide range of issues, including human rights, education, health, environmental protection, and disaster relief.

History of World NGO Day 2023

The Baltic Sea NGO Forum of the Council of the Baltic Sea State officially recognised this day on April 27, 2010. The event was accepted by the forum in 2012. In 2014, February 27 was declared as World NGO Day and it became a historic day for the NGO community across the globe. An international calendar day, which is now known as ‘World NGO Day,’ was inaugurated for the first time on this day.

The Baltic Sea NGO Forum have member countries like Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Norway and Sweden. Overall, World NGO Day is observed in around 89 countries and 6 continents.