What is the abbreviation of "NGO"?

NGO, the abbreviation of English word "non-governmentorganization", refers to an association, society, foundation, charitable trust, non-profit company or other legal person that is not regarded as a government department and is not for profit under a specific legal system.

The rise of non-governmental organizations around the world began in the 1980s. With the global population, poverty and environmental problems becoming increasingly prominent, people find that the sustainable development of human beings can not be solved only by the traditional government and market level. In response, non-governmental organizations have grown rapidly and formed a new social level.

NGO is not a government and is not driven by power; Nor is it driven by economy, especially economic interests. The driving force of NGO is voluntary service.

Developed modern society needs developed non-governmental organizations. According to a survey, there are more than 2 million non-governmental organizations in the United States, with a total capital of more than 500 billion and a staff of more than 9 million. Such a large and active non-governmental organization (NGO) conforms to the institutional structure of "big society, small government" in the United States. The origin of this system is related to the tradition of immigrants helping each other at the beginning of the founding of the United States.

The economic sources of non-governmental organizations are mainly social and private donations. The United States has an extremely strong private foundation to support various non-governmental organizations in the United States. The state establishes a pre-tax deduction system for donations and encourages donations.

NGO is an effective "pressure reducing valve" and "stabilizer" of the government, and it also has a spiritual function that cannot be ignored. There are two kinds of NGOs in China: one is a top-down NGO with a long history and semi-official characteristics; The other is mostly established spontaneously by non-governmental people. At present, there are about 300 well-known non-governmental voluntary NGOs in China. Non-governmental organizations in China mainly focus on environmental protection, women and poverty alleviation, such as Friends of Nature, Global Village and Green Home Volunteers in Beijing and Friends of Green in Tianjin.

Internationally renowned non-governmental organizations

Greenpeace: One of the most influential environmental NGOs in the world today. Since the United States 197 1 opposed the Alaska nuclear test base, Greenpeace has been known for its radicalism, tenacity and firmness.

Health Without Borders: 197 1 was established in France, mainly composed of some medical assistance volunteers, aiming at providing medical assistance to people, especially disaster relief.

International Animal Welfare Foundation: established in 1969, with the aim of preventing cruelty to animals.

American Ford Foundation: Founded in 1936, it is one of the largest private foundations in the world. During the period of 1988, the Ford Foundation was one of the earliest international non-governmental organizations allowed by the China government to set up an office in China.

Save the Children UK: One of the largest international NGOs in the UK, founded in 19 19, is an important member of the International Save the Children Alliance. Save the Children UK is headquartered in London and has projects in more than 60 developing countries around the world.

Sasakawa Peace Foundation of Japan: Established in 1986, Sasakawa Peace Foundation and China International Friendship Association jointly established a Sino-Japanese friendly exchange fund with a total amount of/kloc-0.00 billion yen (about RMB 650 million), which is the largest special fund for friendly exchanges between Chinese and Japanese people so far.

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