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What exactly is a Non-
Governmental Organization?
Also known as NGO’s
Corporations created by
people that run
independently from any form
of government
Could be non-profit, or for-
profit, but exclude
government reps from
joining
Examples: BRAC, Salvation
army, Partners in
Health, American Red Cross
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Goal of a NGO
To provide emergency assistance such as aid and relief to
disaster victims.
For example, the Salvation Army administers assistance by
providing food and water, shelter, medical assistance, missing
person services, etc. to the victims.
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Types of Non-Governmental
Organizations
Community-based Organizations: responsibility taken on by the
people in the community to help the poor
Citywide Organizations: different community
agencies, business affiliations, ethnic or educational
groups, etc.
National NGOs: national organizations (like the Red Cross) that
provide aid to people
International NGOs: responsible for funding local NGOs and
carry out projects on the international level.
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NGO’s Roles in a Disaster
For example, if a hurricane or some other
natural disaster hit the United States,
these NGO’s would:
Distribute food, water, and clothing
Provide radio communication
services to the different
governments and voluntary
agencies
Provide shelter to the disaster
victims
Administer first aid and help with
medical supplies
Provide transportation, home
repairs, counseling, and clean up
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The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is one
of the most well-known
agencies dealing with
emergency assistance for
disaster victims.
Nationwide network
Over a million volunteers
On top of disaster relief, they
also provide community service,
communication services, the
collection and distribution of
blood to hospitals, education
programs, and even
international relief.
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In Conclusion…
Non-Governmental agencies are extremely important during
disasters. These organizations will provide victims and the area
they live in with disaster mitigation, management, and recovery.
Not only do NGO’s deal with disasters, they also contribute to
the many different issues that go on in our society such as the
poor, and health issues in different countries.
