8B_NGO

What is an NGO?

• It's an agency for profit that sells products to help people and the environment.

• It's an agency that only helps American citizens.

• It's a non-profit agency that helps people and the environment.

• It's an agency that caters food for special events.

What type of work does an NGO do?

• An NGO is not part of a government.

• An example of an NGO is the Red Cross.

• An NGO solves problems in communities around the world.

• Many people donate their money or work to the NGO.

What other types of work does an NGO do?

• They also work to get rid of corruption in government.

• They also work to change governments.

• They also work to change public policies in countries worldwide.

• They also work to protect the environment and fight poverty.

What are some common services that NGO's provide?

• medical care, education, and food.

• entertainment and celebrations.

• funeral services.

• small business loans.

True or False: NGOs are independent from governments and work to help people in need or advance a particular cause.

• True

• False

What are some examples of NGOs?

• Restaurants, amusement parks, and tourists sites.

• Charities, human rights groups, and environmental organizations.

• Private schools, museums, fire and police departments.

• Houses, apartment complexes, offices, and town homes.

What is the purpose of an NGO?

• The purpose of an NGO is to make life easier for everyone.

• The purpose of an NGO is to make friends.

• The purpose of an NGO is to sell products.

• The purpose of an NGO is to improve the lives of people in their communities or in the environment.

How does an NGO get the materials necessary to provide the services it offers?

• Many people donate their money or work for free to help the NGO reach it's goals.

• The government gives the NGO money to offer their services.

• People have to pay the NGO for their services.

• The NGO is owned by a rich person who makes everything out of pocket.

An NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) is an organization that _____ to promote or protect an issue or a cause.

• organization

• works

• knows

• work

An NGO is a ___________ agency.

• organization

• government

• non-profit

• institution