3. •Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
operate in almost all cities of India and in their
own way perform a variety of services to the
society. The employees of these organizations
are generally nonprofessionals and belong to
various socioeconomic and educational
backgrounds.
4. WHAT ARE NGOs
•The World Bank says, “A Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO) is a private organization
that pursues activities to relieve suffering,
promote the interests of the poor, protect the
environment, provide basic social services,
or undertake community development”.
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8. NGOs play a crucial role in:
• Fighting individual violations of human rights either directly or by
supporting particular ‘test cases' through relevant courts
• offering direct assistance to those whose rights have been
violated
• lobbying for changes to national, regional or international law
• helping to develop the substance of those laws
• promoting knowledge of, and respect for, human rights among
the population.
9. CONTRIBUTION OF NGOs IS
IMPORTANT
• Optimism that people may feel about the defence of
human rights in the world,
•NGOs are tools that are available to be used by
individuals and groups throughout the world.
•They are managed and co-ordinated – as many
organisations are – by private individuals, but they
also draw a large part of their strength from other
members of the community offering voluntary support
to their cause
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11. Some of the functions of NGO are:
• Human rights and child rights
• Poverty eradication
• Animal Rights
• Prevent Social Injustice
• Conservation of Environment
• Aged people care routine
• Empowerment of women
• Disease Control and others
• Health and Nutrition plans
• Conservation of Wildlife
• Hygiene and Sanitation conditions
• Humanitarian Relief
• Education plans and literacy
• Refugee Crisis
12. What are the Activities Undertaken By NGO?
• Advocacy and Raising Awareness
• NGO is a voice for every individual. Researching, analysing and to inform the public about the
prevalent issues and to organise citizen action by conducting media campaigns and other
kinds of activism.
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• Brokerage
• NGO acts as an agent between various sectors and groups.
• Conflict Resolution
• NGO works as a mediator and facilitator in solving resolution.
• Building Capacity
• NGO provides free education, training programs and other information.
• Service Delivery
• It functions the delivery of essential humanitarian and other social services.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• NGO acts as a ‘watchdog’ or independent ‘auditor ‘of government and corporate performance
and accountability.
13. 10 NGOs which have revolutionised
Healthcare in India
• HelpAge India. A leading charity working for the disadvantaged elderly of
India, HelpAge India has been active for over four decades. ...
• CRY: Child Rights and You. ...
• Lepra Society. ...
• Smile Foundation. ...
• Rural Health Care Foundation. ...
• Goonj. ...
• Udaan Welfare Foundation. ...
• Deepalaya.
14. Top 10 NGOs In India: Making A
Difference
• Sightsavers. ...
• Child Rights and You (CRY) ...
• Give Foundation. ...
• GOONJ – a voice, an effort. ...
• Help Age India. ...
• K. C. Mahindra Education Trust (Nanhi Kali) ...
• LEPRA India. ...
• Pratham Education Foundation.
