Registration is now open for the World Congress of NGOs! Join NGO representatives from around the world, as well as prominent international and national leaders from the governmental, intergovernmental and for-profit sectors, in Nairobi, Kenya from July 5-8, 2012. WANGO’s flagship event, this 4-day event will be convened on the theme of "The Role of NGOs in Times of Global Crises." A unique networking opportunity, the Congress will offer a variety of formats: plenary sessions, special symposium, practical workshops, panel sessions, and the 2012 NGO Awards Banquet. (Read more...)

The global financial crisis has resulted in lowered contributions in global aid directed to organizations providing health services for the world’s poorest countries, putting lives at serious risk. On the other hand, some aid organizations that are seen as providing particularly good value for money invested have actually received increased funding. (Read more...)

Held in Busan, South Korea, there were over 500 representatives of civil society organizations, government, and the private sector at the Busan Global Civil Society Forum (BCSF) in South Korea. Representing WANGO at the event was Mr. Mohammed Attah, African Regional Coordinator, who filed this report. (Read more...)

In a meeting in Cairo, H.E. Dr. Abdel Aziz Hegazy, former Prime Minister of Egypt and Chairman of the General Federation of NGOs and Foundations, and Taj Hamad, Secretary General of WANGO, signed a MOU for a partnership on revising and promoting the Code of Ethics of the Family. (Read more...)

Michigan State University Libraries has compiled a list of grant/funding sources for nonprofit organizations. This compilation is organized into 35 content areas, including the aged, children and youth, women in development, disabled, education, environment, and health. (Read more...)