Global Groups: NGOs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way NGOs typically help others?

• Providing medical aid in war zones

• Saving endangered animals

• Making profit for shareholders

• Helping during disasters

Multiple Choice

The main goal of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is to make money (it is 'for-profit').

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The World Health Organization (WHO) works globally to fight diseases and improve health. Since its members are countries that cooperate on shared problems, WHO is an example of a(n):

• NGO

• IGO

Match

Match the group with its primary purpose:

• Protects children and their rights.

• A group of countries that agree to protect each other.

• Fights diseases and works on global health.

• Works to keep world peace and security

• Works to end poverty and provide financial stability

Unicef

NATO

WHO

UN

World Bank

• Unicef

• NATO

• WHO

• UN

• World Bank

Multiple Choice

An earthquake hits Haiti. A group immediately comes in to give aid, relying on volunteers and donations from the public. What kind of group is this most likely to be?

• An IGO (Inter-Governmental Organization)

• An NGO (Non-Governmental Organization)

Multiple Choice

Which type of group is started by regular citizens who want to make a change?

• IGOs (Inter-Governmental Organizations)

• NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)

Categorize

Options (8)

Members are countries

Operates at an international level

Established by a treaty or agreement

Members are individuals or organizations

Can receive funding from private donations

Advocates for change or awareness

Typically relies on volunteers and non-profit funding

Relies on funding from governments

Match the characteristic to the correct type of group:

IGO

NGO

Multiple Select

Select all the ways NGOs get support to do their work.

• Donations from people and companies

• Government funding

• Volunteers

• Raising awareness