2. INTRODUCTION
NGOs are non-governmental , voluntary associations of people and
communities, which work at local, regional, national or international level.
They are organised for a mission with aims and objects of common social
good. They get funding from the charities, donors and Government agencies
to perform social services.
Some are organized around specific issues:
→ Human rights
→ Environment
→ Health
→ Poverty eradication
→ Employment
3. NGO’s classification
By level of orientation By level of operation
1.Charitable orientation 1.Community based
organization
2.Service orientation 2.City wide organizations
3.Participatory orientation 3.National NGO’S
4.Empowering orientation 4.International NGO’s
4. Types of NGO’S
BINGO: - (business-friendly international NGO or big international NGO).
for example: - Red cross.
ENGO: - (Environmental NGO) for example: - The World Wildlife Fund.
GONGO: - (Governmental-operated NGO), According definition, it’s not an
NGO but an organization created by a government as resemble an NGO
for further some agenda.
INGO: - (International NGO), for example: - Oxfam.
QUANGO: - (Quasi-autonomous NGO), It’s a kind of NGO which may
have some part of governmental members; for example: - ISO.
RINGO: - (Religious international NGO), for example: - Catholic Relief
Services.
Other NGOs like DONGO (Donor Organised NGO), TANGO (Technical
assistance NGO) and MANGO (Market advocacy NGO)
5. Corporate structure of NGO’s
Staffing
Funding
Overhead costs
Monitoring and control
6. Features of NGO’s
Support democratic system
Function on no profit basis
Non Political in character
Clearly defined objectives
Limited external control
Voluntary Character
Wide operational area
Positive contribution
Need financial support
Interest in long-term projects
7. Activities of NGOs
Create awareness
Protection of human rights
Public relations
campaigning
Gainful employment
8. Function’s of NGO’S with respect to
Entrepreneurial scenario
Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP)
Counseling
Development of Infrastructure
Construction of Housing Facility
Supporting Innovation and Pilot Projects
Providing Technical Assistance
9. Advantages of NGO’s
Ability to experiment freely
Flexible in adapting to local needs
Enjoy Good rapport with people
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to recruit experts and highly motivated staff
Less restrictions from the Government
10. Disadvantages of NGO’s
Lack of funds
Lack of dedicated leadership
Inadequate trained personnel
Misuse of Funds
Monopolization of leadership
Lack of public participation
Centralization in Urban Areas
Lack of Coordination
11. Responsibilities of NGOs
Act as a change agent
Environment
Safeguarding Human Rights
Representatives of weaker sections
12. Corporate vs NGO
Corporates NGO’S
-Profit maximisation -people’s well being
-Market share - people own things
-competition -people raise voices
-diversification -integrated development
13. WASME
It stands for World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)
Established in 1980
Headquartered in Noida, India
Objectives of WASME:
Developing relationship between SMEs in developed and developing countries.
Networking with related/similar organizations.
Enlarging collaboration with UN agencies and international organizations.
Capacity building of SMEs through managerial and skill development programmes.
Disseminating information on and about international developments in SME sector.
Carrying out research and studies on topical issues confronting SMEs
14. AWAKE
It stands for Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka
Type: Intermediate NGO
Headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Strives to promote entrepreneurship among women as a means to achieve self reliance and
socio-economic independence.
AWAKE aims to:
To promote entrepreneurship among women and thereby empower them to join the economic
mainstream.
To enhance the status of women in the society, by creating a culture of entrepreneurship
amongst women in both rural and urban areas
To develop successful models of entrepreneurship for emulation world-wide
15. CRY
It stands for Child Rights and You
Type: Grass root level NGO
Established in 1979
Non-profit organization in India that aims to restore children's rights in India.
It was started by Rippan Kapur
It focuses mainly on the 4 basic rights:
Survival
Development
Protection
Participation