History of the Summit
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.
- 24–26 June 2026
The first Summit took place at the Argyle Grand Hotel in Nairobi.
Read about the Nairobi Summit → - 2–3 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: