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NGOs further the social goals of their members (or founders): improving the natural environment, encouraging the observance of human rights, improving the welfare of the disadvantaged, or representing a corporate agenda. Their goals cover a wide range of issues. They may fund local NGOs, institutions and projects, and implement projects. [10]
PCI (Project Concern International) is a non-profit, humanitarian NGO based in San Diego, California. PCI reaches nearly 19 million people a year through programs in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. PCI reaches nearly 19 million people a year through programs in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
IHH (Turkish NGO) Illinois Prairie Community Foundation; Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation; Inheritance of Hope; International Children Assistance Network; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; International Foundation for Electoral Systems; International Fund for Animal Welfare; International Literacy Foundation
Examples of NGO mandates are environmental preservation, human rights promotions or the advancement of women. NGOs are typically not-for-profit, but receive funding from companies or membership fees. [5] Many large INGOs have components of operational projects and advocacy initiatives working together within individual countries.
The Enough Project is a Washington, D.C.–based non-profit organization that was founded in 2007. [1] Its stated mission is to end genocide and crimes against humanity.The Enough Project conducts research in several conflict areas in Africa including Sudan, [2] South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, [3] the Central African Republic, and the areas controlled by the Lord's ...
CARE is a signatory to the following standards of humanitarian intervention: the Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief, [45] the Sphere standards, [46] and the Core Humanitarian Standard [47] As well, CARE is a member of a number of networks aiming to improve the quality and ...
The idea of PROJECT C.U.R.E. was created in 1987 by James W. Jackson. [5] During a trip to Brazil, Jackson observed how many of the clinics in rural areas were unable to accommodate many of the patients due to the lack of medical supplies and equipment and the large number of people seeking medical attention. [5]
Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) is an approach used by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other agencies involved in international development. The approach aims to incorporate the knowledge and opinions of rural people in the planning and management of development projects and programmes. [1] [2] [3]