NGO Basics
What does NGO stand for?
Non-Governmental Organization
This NGO is known for helping children worldwide.
UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund)
NGOs often provide this type of help after natural disasters.
Humanitarian aid
NGOs get much of their funding from this source.
Donations
NGOs are considered part of this “third sector” outside government and business.
Civil society
Are NGOs part of the government?
no
This NGO focuses on human rights around the world.
Amnesty International
NGOs help protect these basic freedoms, like speech and safety.
Human rights
People who work without pay for NGOs are called this.
Volunteers
This term describes NGOs working across multiple countries.
International NGOs (INGOs)
Do NGOs usually focus on helping people, the environment, or both?
Both
This medical NGO provides emergency healthcare in crisis zones.
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
NGOs that plant trees and reduce pollution focus on this.
Environmental protection
NGOs must follow these to stay legally recognized.
Laws/regulations
NGOs sometimes face criticism for lacking this in how they use funds.
Transparency
Are NGOs typically non-profit or for-profit?
Non-profit
This environmental NGO is known for protesting to protect nature.
Greenpeace
NGOs often work in developing countries to improve this system of learning.
Education
NGOs often partner with these large global groups like the UN.
International organizations
This global organization often works closely with NGOs but is not one itself.
United Nations
Do NGOs rely on donations, volunteers, or both?
Both
This NGO focuses on wildlife conservation, symbolized by a panda.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
NGOs may advocate to influence this type of official decision-making.
Public policy / government policy
NGOs use campaigns and media to raise this.
Awareness
NGOs may influence global agreements like climate treaties, part of this type of governance.
Global governance