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Invitation

Civil society meets in Istanbul

Organised in cooperation with UNIW and TGTV, the 5th International NGO Fair takes place at the Istanbul Expo Center, Hall 02, on 25–28 November 2026.

Stronger together

You are invited to global solidarity

Organised in cooperation with the Union of NGOs of the Islamic World (UNIW) and the Türkiye Voluntary Organizations Foundation (TGTV), the 5th International NGO Fair will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center on 25–28 November 2026.

Bringing together civil society organisations, humanitarian actors and social-impact stakeholders under one roof, the fair offers an important platform to strengthen cooperation networks, increase the sharing of knowledge and experience, and lay the groundwork for joint projects.

We would be delighted to welcome you to this gathering, which will bring new opportunities to the civil society ecosystem through exhibition areas, conferences, panels, B2B meetings and dedicated networking programmes.

Let's meet in Istanbul for stronger partnerships, more effective social projects and a shared vision of the future.

Eyüp AkbalSecretary General, UNIW
Necmeddin Bilal ErdoğanChairman of the Board of Trustees, TGTV
Istanbul Expo Center
Istanbul Expo Center · Hall 02
At a glance · International gathering

Shared values, global solidarity

200+Participating NGOs
60+Countries represented
4Days of intensive programme
02Istanbul Expo Center / Hall
Purpose and mission · Shared wisdom, shared action

Shared goals, strong partnerships

The fair aims to build a stronger global civil society network by bringing together civil society organisations and social-impact stakeholders from different parts of the world.

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Strengthening cooperation

Developing international networks and laying the groundwork for strategic partnerships.

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Sharing knowledge and experience

Bringing field experience and diverse expertise together around shared agendas.

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Developing joint projects

Turning ideas that create social benefit into concrete partnerships.

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Spreading impact

Increasing the visibility of work that contributes to sustainable development.

Organisers

Shared experience, strong solidarity

Together, the two organisations help international contacts grow into mutual trust, knowledge sharing, joint projects and tangible social benefit.

UNIW

Union of NGOs of the Islamic World (UNIW)

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Istanbul, this international umbrella organisation brings together more than 400 member organisations in 67 countries. It supports joint projects and institutional capacity building in areas such as education, humanitarian aid, development, family, youth and human rights.

EducationHumanitarian aidDevelopmentFamilyYouthHuman rights
TGTV

Türkiye Voluntary Organizations Foundation (TGTV)

Brings together the knowledge, experience and institutional capacity of 132 voluntary organisations in a spirit of shared solidarity. Through its Thematic Working Groups and NGO Development Programme, it aims to strengthen organisations' work on shared agendas, their institutional capacity and their ability to deliver sustainable services.

Thematic Working GroupsNGO Development Programme

Secure your place at the fair

Complete your pre-registration, then use the password you receive to choose your stand on the floor plan.