Phrases with «nongovernmental organisations»

Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are groups or associations formed by people who are not part of the government. They work independently to make positive changes in society and help those in need. NGOs often focus on solving social, environmental, or humanitarian issues like poverty, education, healthcare, and protecting the environment. They rely on donations, volunteers, and grants to carry out their work and assist communities across the world. Full definition

Sentences with «nongovernmental organisations»

  • «We have made a formal alliance with the Third World Network, the largest network of nongovernmental organisations in the developing countries,» says Jeremy Rifkin, of the Foundation on Economic Trends, an organisation based in Washington which opposes such uses of biotechnology. (newscientist.com)
  • When our work is finished, we usually hand the responsibilities over to local nongovernmental organisations [NGOs] or the ministry of health. (sciencemag.org)
  • The Department of the Environment believes that # 10 million would be a more realistic figure; while nongovernmental organisations already working in the field suggest # 5 million is the absolute minimum. (newscientist.com)
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