Non-Governmental Organisations

Question 1

What are NGOs?

Answer 1

• can be national or international
• many are charities that provide services to those in need, similar to those provided by the government
• many work with gov agencies and can recieve funds from the government

Question 2

What committee works with NGOs?

Answer 2

Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)
launched in 1963
raised over 1.7billion

they work with them to provide urgent help and relief in times of crisis

Question 3

What is the G7? What is the UN aim for them?

Answer 3

• the seven richest countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, US
• UK the first to honour UN target (1970) for 0.7% of gross national income (GNI) for international aid spending

Question 4

Give four examples of NGOs

Answer 4

• Oxfam
• Red cross
• Amnesty international
• Greenpeace