The Global NGO Stakeholders Summit grew from regional engagements into a continental convening for civil society, government and funders.
Milestones
- November 2024. The Summit exhibited at the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day.
- Regional engagements. The first NGO Media Briefing in Mombasa looked at regulation, sector challenges and ethical partnerships.
- 24 to 26 June 2026. The first Summit took place at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi. Read about the Nairobi Summit.
- 2 and 3 October 2026. The first Blue Carbon Action turned Summit commitments into action on Kenya’s coast. Read about the Legacy Programme.
Partnerships
The Summit has signed memoranda of understanding with the Swahilipot Hub Foundation in Mombasa, on youth voices and grassroots innovation, and with ACSAP-Ke, the Association of County Students Presidents of Kenya, on youth advisory, mentorship and student-led projects in climate, health and entrepreneurship.
The Summit’s platforms
Alongside the annual convening, the Summit is building an NGO Collaboration Portal, The Global NGO Leadership Academy and an Investment Marketplace and Deal Room. Visit ngosummit.africa to follow them.