Humanitarian NGO Sector

Humanitarian non-governmental organizations (#REDIRECT What are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/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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