12th World Congress of NGOs
12th World Congress of NGOs
The World Association of Non Government Organisations (WANGO) is hosting the World Congress of NGOs from 10-13 December 2009 in Philippines.
The conference is aimed at bringing leaders from NGOs from throughout the world join together at the World Congress of NGOs to discuss issues of pressing importance for the Third Sector. Known often as charities, nonprofits, and civil society organisations, NGOs assume a key role in tackling serious challenges confronting humanity and the world.
Prominent international and national leaders from the intergovernmental, governmental, and for-profit sectors, who share an interest in helping NGOs accomplish their vital tasks, will also be participating in the Congress. Professional and practical training experts will provide invaluable information and useful tools to help the NGOs become more effective in carrying out their missions.
The 2009 World Congress is unique in that it is being held in partnership with the Global Peace Convention, which will take place over the same dates at the same hotel (Manila Hotel). The Global Peace Convention is the culmination of numerous Global Peace Festivals held around the world, centered on the pillars of service, family, and interfaith cooperation.
The Global Peace Convention in Manila will attract a diverse group of leaders working in the arenas of politics, education, arts and entertainment, media, religion, science, and academia, among many other areas. Participants also will engage in a local service project, following the tradition of such GPF service projects as cleaning the Nairobi River in Kenya and cleaning areas along the Manila coastline. Participants also will be invited to participate in an optional post-conference field trip to the island of Mindanao to witness peace endeavors in the area, including a Peace Park.
Theme: Affirming Human Dignity: The Role of NGOs
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Negative growth in the economy was seen in the United States, that means that businesses and private citizens have less wealth to go around, and one of the by products is that there is less available extra cash for charities. Charitable organizations, service organizations, and nonprofits depend entirely on the good will of their fellow man, and when their fellow man has less in the bank and bills to pay – it becomes a hard ask. Even the Salvation Army has a shortfall. It's projected that once economic recovery is accomplished, charities will be in far better positions than at present, due to more disposable income.