I am an environmental NGO and included in my name is a colour
Greenpeace
What does NGO stand for?
Non-Governmental Organisation
What is an INGO? Provide an example
International NGO
Amnesty, UNICEF, Doctors W/O Borders, Greenpeace, etc.
My name in English could be translated as "Buddies of the World"
Amigos de la Tierra
What's the difference between an NGO and an NPO?
An NPO is not for profit. Some NGOs are NPOs but not all are
What is an ENGO? Provide an example
Environmental NGO
Greenpeace, Amigos de la Tierra
My original name is french and I have a worldwide presence
Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)
What is the purpose of an NGO?
NGOs are established to serve a social or political goal
What is an advocacy NGO?
An NGO that defends or promotes a specific cause and seeks to influence public policy
I am a charity that people can buy second-hand objects from at reasonable prices, included in my name is a saint
St Vincent de Paul
How are NGOs funded?
They can be funded by memberships, private donations from individuals, private sector businesses, philanthropic organisations, the sale of goods and services, grants and/or funding from governments and organisations
What is an operational NGO?
An NGO that focuses on the design and implementation of development projects