non-governmental organization
Independent aid group
A non-governmental organization is a private group that pursues social, humanitarian, or political goals independent of government control.
NGOs range from small local charities to massive international bodies like the Red Cross or Amnesty International.
They typically focus on relief work, advocacy, development, or human rights: The NGO provided clean water to refugee camps.
Usually abbreviated NGO.
Nongovernmental organized citizenry
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- nongovernmentalNot run by the state
- board of directorsGoverning body of organization
executive director · membership · chapter · affiliate · federation · registration · accreditation · transparency
Voluntary charitable gift
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- givingTransferring to another
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- reliefEasing of distress
support · volunteerism · welfare · assistance · endowment · grant · sponsorship · beneficiary
Easing of distress
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- refugeesPeople seeking safety elsewhere
- emergencySerious sudden danger
shelter · famine · aid · sanitation · volunteers · development · poverty · malnutrition
Advocating to decision-makers
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- policyAdopted principle of action
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- reformImprove by correcting faults
rights · awareness · coalition · petition · grassroots · stakeholder · amendment · watchdog
Formal business alliances
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- outreachProactive community assistance
- infrastructureBasic physical systems
education · healthcare · training · microfinance · livelihood · technical assistance · community development · impact assessment
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- rallyGathering for a cause
- marchRhythmic group walk
- boycottOrganized economic protest
civil disobedience · sit-in · picketing · direct action · social movement · solidarity · strike · Greenpeace
civil society
Nongovernmental organized citizenry
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- nongovernmentalNot run by the state
board of directors · executive director · membership · chapter · affiliate · federation · registration · accreditation · transparency · accountability
donation
Voluntary charitable gift
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- givingTransferring to another
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
relief · support · volunteerism · welfare · assistance · endowment · grant · sponsorship · beneficiary · gala
relief
Easing of distress
emergency · shelter · famine · aid · sanitation · volunteers · development · poverty · malnutrition · epidemic
lobbying
Advocating to decision-makers
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- policyAdopted principle of action
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
reform · rights · awareness · coalition · petition · grassroots · stakeholder · amendment · watchdog · Amnesty International
partnerships
Formal business alliances
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- outreachProactive community assistance
infrastructure · education · healthcare · training · microfinance · livelihood · technical assistance · community development · impact assessment · USAID
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- rallyGathering for a cause
- marchRhythmic group walk
boycott · civil disobedience · sit-in · picketing · direct action · social movement · solidarity · strike · Greenpeace · PETA
non-governmental organizationgovernment agency
State administrative body
ministry · government department · federal agency · public authority · governmental organization
non-governmental organizationbusiness enterprise
Commercial operation for profit
private enterprise · corporation · multinational corporation
non-governmental organizationgrassroots movement
Citizen-led collective action campaign
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