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| − | Humanitarian NGOs function to serve areas that are affected by humanitarian crises such as | + | Humanitarian NGOs function to serve areas that are affected by humanitarian crises such as Iraq, Sri Lanka and East Timor, and areas affected by tsunami devastations. They play an important role in providing assistance and protection to displaced people and refugees. Humanitarian NGOs are an influential and significant entity because they deliver valuable services and provide support both monetarily and physically. They have given billions of dollars in development assistance, humanitarian aid and technical support to the world's poorest areas and populations. In 1992, it was estimated at over $8 billion. |
NGOs obtain their money from a variety of sources including citizens, institutions such as the World Bank, as well as government and foundation money. In recent years, funding from private sources and corporations has become another option of how NGOs acquire money. One consequence of obtaining funding from private sources is that it may undermine NGOs. The most effective NGOs are careful about how they receive their funding and try to remain independent in that realm. | NGOs obtain their money from a variety of sources including citizens, institutions such as the World Bank, as well as government and foundation money. In recent years, funding from private sources and corporations has become another option of how NGOs acquire money. One consequence of obtaining funding from private sources is that it may undermine NGOs. The most effective NGOs are careful about how they receive their funding and try to remain independent in that realm. | ||
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Humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are an integral component of international affairs and security, and integral to the functioning of the United Nations and the world at large. Some of the best known NGOs focus on humanitarian issues, such as the International Red Cross, Salvation Army, CARE International, and Oxfam.
Humanitarian NGOs are mainly concerned with the life and welfare of displaced persons and with the delivery of social services, including food delivery, health and mental care, nutrition, and education and training.
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