NGO: meaning, definitions and examples

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NGO

 

[ ˌɛn dʒiː ˈoʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

non-profit organization

An NGO, or non-governmental organization, is a non-profit group that operates independently of any government. NGOs are typically involved in humanitarian, environmental, or social causes.

Synonyms

charity, non-profit organization, voluntary organization

Examples of usage

  • Many NGOs provide aid to developing countries in times of crisis.
  • The NGO focused on promoting education in rural communities.
  • She decided to volunteer at an NGO to help with wildlife conservation efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "NGO" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ONG (Organização Não Governamental)

🇮🇳 गैर-सरकारी संगठन (एनजीओ)

🇩🇪 Nichtregierungsorganisation (NRO)

🇮🇩 LSM (Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat)

🇺🇦 НУО (неурядова організація)

🇵🇱 NGO (organizacja pozarządowa)

🇯🇵 非政府組織 (ひせいふそしき, NGO)

🇫🇷 ONG (Organisation Non Gouvernementale)

🇪🇸 ONG (Organización No Gubernamental)

🇹🇷 STK (Sivil Toplum Kuruluşu)

🇰🇷 비정부 기구 (NGO)

🇸🇦 منظمة غير حكومية (منظمة غير حكومية)

🇨🇿 NGO (Nezisková Organizace)

🇸🇰 MVO (Mimovládna Organizácia)

🇨🇳 非政府组织 (NGO)

🇸🇮 NVO (Nevladna Organizacija)

🇮🇸 NVO (Óháð Samtök)

🇰🇿 ҮЕҰ (Үкіметтік Емес Ұйым)

🇬🇪 არასამთავრობო ორგანიზაცია (NGO)

🇦🇿 QHT (Qeyri-Hökumət Təşkilatı)

🇲🇽 ONG (Organización No Gubernamental)

Word origin

The term NGO, or non-governmental organization, originated in the United Nations Charter in 1945. NGOs have since become crucial players in global governance, advocating for various causes and providing assistance in areas where governments may fall short. NGOs have a long history of promoting social justice, environmental sustainability, and human rights.