NGOs

• aims of NGOs 


  -improve life quality -influence people/businesses to be more socially responsible -influence decision makers to bring change
• Name 3 ways NGOs work to tackle issues

  1. raise awareness and gain public support by organising media and marketing 2.conduct research to investigate issues and provide reliable evidence which they use to prioritise their work, make policy decisions and inform the public 3. offer counselling to those who have suffered
• Health NGOs

  1. Macmillan Cancer Support-support to families through advice or respite care 2. Offers medical assistance/training locals after natural disastera
• Natural Disaster NGOs

  1. Doctors without borders 2. Assist in providing rescue efforts and emergency aid through temporary shelters 3. provide essential items like hygiene kits and staff
• Poverty NGOs

  1. Oxfam 2. provide food from people with malnutrition 3. Provide education to empower them to break the cycle of poverty
• social security NGOs


  1.Disability Action 2.offers advice for people struggling to live an active life 3. Offer support for benefits available and how to fill out an application
• Animal Rights NGOs 


  World Wildlife Fund (WWF) work to prevent animal suffering and raise awareness of animal cruelty and in turn put pressure on governments to take action
• Environmental NGOs

  1. Greenpeace 2. Reduce impact of researching to inform people and advise governments
• War NGOs

  1. rebuild schools,hospitals and homes-provides labour and materials 2.help local communities move towards reconciliation
• HR NGOs

  1. Amnesty International 2. Lobby government for change and raise awareness
• Homelessness NGOs

  1. Simon Community 2. Advice to dind suitable accommodation
• Factors that limit the work of NGOs

  1. Lack of funds 2. Lack of people/volunteers 3.Lack of supplies 4.Facilities 5.Communication Network