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2. Non-governmental organization - Wikipedia

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   According to the UN, an NGO is a private, not-for-profit organization which is independent of government control and is not merely an opposition political party. [65] The rapid development of the non-governmental sector occurred in Western countries as a result of the restructuring of the welfare state.

3. PATH (global health organization) - Wikipedia

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   1,600. Website. www .path .org. PATH (formerly known as the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health) is an international, nonprofit global health organization. [2] PATH is based in Seattle with 1,600 employees in more than 70 countries around the world. Its president and CEO is Nikolaj Gilbert, who is also the Managing Director and CEO of ...

4. International non-governmental organization - Wikipedia

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   An international non-governmental organization ( INGO) is an organization which is independent of government involvement and extends the concept of a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an international scope. NGOs are independent of governments and can be seen as two types: advocacy NGOs, which aim to influence governments with a specific ...

5. List of organizations that combat human trafficking - Wikipedia

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   Physicians for Human Rights. Polaris, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that works to combat and prevent modern day slavery and human trafficking. PREDA Foundation, a charitable organization that was founded in Olongapo City, Philippines, in 1974. Prerana, a non-governmental organization ( NGO) that works in the red-light districts of ...

6. United Nations Development Programme - Wikipedia

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   www .undp .org. The United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP) [note 1] is a United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development. The UNDP emphasizes on developing local capacity towards long-term self-sufficiency and prosperity.

7. Médecins Sans Frontières - Wikipedia

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   It is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) of French origin known for its projects in conflict zones and in countries affected by endemic diseases. The organisation provides care for diabetes, drug-resistant infections, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, tropical and neglected diseases, tuberculosis, vaccines and COVID-19.