World NGO Day 2025: Empowering Grassroots Movements for a Sustainable Future
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | World NGO Day is observed to celebrate NGOs and raise awareness about their contributions. |
| Date of Observation | February 27, 2025 |
| Theme for 2025 | "Empowering Grassroots Movements for a Sustainable Future" |
| Founded By | Marcis Liors Skadmanis (Latvia) |
| First Celebration | February 27, 2014 |
| Purpose | Recognize and honor NGOs' contributions to global development. |
| Key Focus Areas | Humanitarian aid, education, healthcare, human rights, environment. |
| Challenges NGOs Face | Funding limitations, policy restrictions, operational difficulties. |
| How It's Celebrated | Awareness campaigns, charity drives, volunteering, social media initiatives, fundraisers, etc. |