Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:49 am Post subject: CHENGDU / SICHUAN NGOs
DEFINITION OF AN N.G.O:
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to governments, advocate and monitor policies and encourage political particpation through provision of information. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, environment or health. While most of the NGOs work at the grassroot level with the communities, some provide analysis and expertise, serve as early warning mechanisms and help monitor and implement international agreements
The World Bank, defines NGOs as "private organizations that pursue activities to relieve suffering, promote the interests of the poor, protect the environment, provide basic social services, or undertake community development". A World Bank Key Document, Working With NGOs, adds, "In wider usage, the term NGO can be applied to any non-profit organization which is independent from government. NGOs are typically value-based organizations which depend, in whole or in part, on charitable donations and voluntary service. Although the NGO sector has become increasingly professionalized over the last two decades, principles of altruism and voluntarism remain key defining characteristics."
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An international, charitable organisation that helps children of China and Mongolia. Alpha Communities China is based in Hong Kong and serves children in remote areas of China. Presently, Alpha Communities is working in Sichuan Province running established kindergartens, providing tuition for older students and assisting families
The Roots & Shoots Program has been widely successful in China providing a platform for young people to organize activities outside of the school curriculum and participate in environmental, humanitarian and animal protection activities in their local communities
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works
with people around the world to increase economic opportunity,
sustain natural resources, and protect the environment.
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