The countdown is on for the 2025 Global NCD Alliance Forum, and this year, we’re thrilled to unveil an exciting new feature—the Community Zone! Designed as a dynamic hub for networking, sharing ideas, and strategic collaboration, the Community Zone will be the beating heart of the Forum, fostering meaningful connections among delegates from around the world.

Located in MH3 and MH4, the Community Zone will run from 13 to 15 February, featuring an interactive program that promises engagement, inspiration, and action. Here’s what you can look forward to:

What’s Happening in the Community Zone?

🎤 Community Stage – Engage in informal yet powerful discussions with organisations, alliances, youth advocates, and individuals living with NCDs as they share their experiences, innovations, and impact. Check out the Community Stage programme to find sessions that interest you!

🛠 Strategy Hub – Need a space for planning your next advocacy campaign or civil society initiative? The Strategy Hub is open for strategic meetings and collaborative sessions. Civil society groups, youth delegations, and regional alliances are encouraged to book in advance—but hurry, spots are limited! Reserve your space here.

📢 Call to Lead Wall – Have something to say to world leaders? This is your chance! Add your message to the Call to Lead Wall using post-it notes and help amplify advocacy efforts worldwide.

🎬 Movie Room – Experience powerful storytelling through exclusive screenings of two mini-documentaries from the Our Views, Our Voices initiative. These films, which spotlight lived experience leadership in India and Malawi, will be complemented by behind-the-scenes insights and discussions.

🗣️Our Views, Our Voices Exhibition – Journey through the evolution of this global initiative since its 2017 launch. Featuring NCD Diaries, advocacy milestones, and a call-to-action wall, this exhibition celebrates the voices of people with lived experience of NCDs.

🎨 The Creative Hub – Let your creativity flow! This drop-in space allows Forum attendees to express their thoughts, experiences, and advocacy messages through creative media. Available at select times in the Movie Room. Check out the sessions.

🤝 Networking Space – Looking for a space to connect over coffee? The Community Zone offers a welcoming atmosphere for informal meetups, collaboration, and relationship-building.

Why You Should Visit the Community Zone

Whether you’re seeking strategic advocacy opportunities, eager to showcase your work, or simply looking to exchange ideas with peers, the Community Zone is your go-to space for meaningful engagement.

We invite all delegates to immerse themselves in this vibrant and inclusive space, where ideas turn into action, connections spark new collaborations, and community voices shape the future of the NCD response.

Join us in making this inaugural Community Zone a landmark feature of the 2025 Global NCD Alliance Forum!

See you there!