February 27

A global day celebrating the people behind nonprofits and NGOs making a difference around the world.

The World NGO Day Global Review

The first edition records how the Day has developed, country by country, with named sources.

Get Involved

There are many ways to take part in World NGO Day.

Use the World NGO Day logo on February 27

For over a decade, the symbol has represented unity, diversity, and the people behind civil society, celebrated every 27 February.

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Nonprofit City

The first global guide to discovering cities and their nonprofit-friendly places, where organizations and communities meet, connect, celebrate, convene and collaborate, featuring exclusive interviews, local recommendations, original photography and art.

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Web Development and Progress

The digital experience of World NGO Day (February 27) is continuously evolving, from WorldNGODay.org to the MyWND community space. Behind it is an ongoing process of strategy, digital architecture, development, security, and improvement.

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Strategy and technical development

The WorldNGODay.org digital ecosystem is built through a close connection between strategic direction and technical development.

Marcis Skadmanis and Vinícius Taddone — World NGO Day

Marcis Skadmanis

Strategic Direction & Digital Architecture

Founder of World NGO Day and Chair of the Global Council, focused on Strategic Development & Partnerships. Marcis leads the strategic direction and long-term development of the website digital ecosystem.

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Vinícius Taddone

Technical Direction & Development

Chief Operating Officer of the Global Council, focused on Strategic Technology Development and the digital ecosystem. Vinícius oversees the technical direction, development, and evolution of the platform.

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A digital ecosystem

WorldNGODay.org is being developed as a digital community ecosystem rather than a static website.

Development focuses on creating a clear, responsive, secure, and flexible digital experience that can continue to grow with the World NGO Day community.

Public

WorldNGODay.org

The public digital home of World NGO Day, bringing together information, stories, progress, resources and ways to participate.

Community

MyWND

A dedicated digital ecosystem bringing people closer to World NGO Day, connecting the Global Council, Executive Advisors, and everyone who celebrates or wants to be part of the movement. Now evolving to include Nonprofit City.

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MyWND

MyWND is moving forward, creating more opportunities to connect, discover, participate, and be part of the global World NGO Day community.

What’s Inside

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Logo & Marketing Guide

Everything you need to represent and celebrate World NGO Day.

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Free Nonprofit City Guides

Explore nonprofit ecosystems, resources, services, experts, and opportunities in leading cities around the world.

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Global Reviews & Factsheets

Discover facts, research, and developments surrounding World NGO Day and the global nonprofit community.

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Latest News & Curated Content

Stay informed with relevant news, insights, and resources.

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Early Access to Events

Get advance access to selected World NGO Day events and initiatives.

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Early Access to Opportunities

Discover selected opportunities from our trusted partners, supporters, and patrons.

Explore MyWND
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Development Progress

Development is an ongoing process.

New features, improvements, security measures, and digital experiences are introduced as the platform evolves. Follow stories about new digital features, MyWND development, website improvements, security updates, platform experiences, and what is being built next.

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Global Council

A First Look at MyWND Version 2.0

A more expressive World NGO Day website, a richer editorial experience and a redesigned MyWND ecosystem created to welcome more people who care.

Version 2.0 represents the next stage of the digital ecosystem, bringing the website and the MyWND platform into one connected experience.

Release
Global Council

MyWND Version 1.1 Builds a Stronger, Safer Council Workspace

The first MyWND improvement release adds stronger security, clearer workflows, private Board document management and a new Support Center.

Version 1.1 developed the platform further through stronger safeguards, improved operations, protected Board documents, authenticated sessions, a Support Center, new City Guide functionality, and additional security measures.

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Global Council

MyWND Version 1.0 Launches as the First Executive Advisors Join the Global Council

World NGO Day introduces MyWND, a secure digital workspace built to connect the Global Council with its first Executive Advisors.

The first release brought together announcements, surveys, tasks, responses, collaboration records, and a guided onboarding experience — a secure place to coordinate across countries, disciplines, and time zones.

View development updates Individual milestones are shared through the World NGO Day News Room.
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Built with protection in mind

WorldNGODay.org and MyWND are developed with security, privacy, and responsible data practices in mind.

The digital platforms use technical and organizational measures designed to protect information, maintain platform security and integrity, and help prevent fraud, spam, impersonation, and misuse.

Our privacy framework explains how information is collected, used, shared, retained, and protected. Where applicable, it addresses data-protection requirements including the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, and California privacy requirements.

Authenticated sessionsAccess controlsProtected resourcesRate limitingBot defensesSecure recoveryContent-security protectionsPrivacy-conscious analyticsCookie controls
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Like What We’re Building?

If your organization would like professional support with its website, digital platform, or online experience, you can connect with our team through MyWND Support.

Web developmentDigital strategyUX/UITechnical support

Professional technical support is provided in exchange for a contribution to the continued growth and development of Nonprofit City by World NGO Day. Contributions support the people, resources, and ongoing work behind Nonprofit City and its resources for the nonprofit community.

To get in touch, join MyWND and visit the Support section to send us a message. Support is provided on a case-by-case basis and may involve applicable development and resource costs.