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World Ngo Day

Every year on February 27, millions of quiet heroes finally get the thank-you they deserve. World NGO Day honors the non-governmental and nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry, shelter the displaced, defend human rights, and protect the planet, often with little fanfare and even less funding. In 2027, the 14th annual celebration falls on Saturday, February 27, and it belongs to every volunteer, donor, and field worker who shows up for the public good.

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Saturday, February 27Every year on February 27

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Roots: Conceived in 2009 by Latvian-British philanthropist Marcis Liors Skadmanis; endorsed by 12 Baltic Sea countries in 2010; first celebrated February 27, 2014, in Helsinki, Finland.
Also on Feb 27: Kahlua Day · Polar Bear Day · Retro Day
Hashtag: #WorldNgoDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Thank a local hero

Write a note, send an email, or post a public thank-you to a nonprofit or volunteer you admire, naming the specific project or person that moved you.

WITH FRIENDS

Volunteer an hour together

Gather friends for a one-hour volunteer shift at a food bank, park cleanup, or animal shelter, the perfect low-pressure first step into volunteering.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Give where it counts

Donate to a local NGO or attend a fundraiser, and ask the charity what it actually needs before you give, because skills and time count too.

Plan ahead

World Ngo Day is observed on February 27 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

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