Sabal Bharat
Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) In India
Introduction to NGO Sabal Bharat What is NGO? A NGO is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is legally constituted, organized and operated on a local, national or international level. It was established by Sunil Gurjar nephew of Govind Singh Gurjar
Principle s Altruis m
Voluntarism
Some are organized around specific issues: → Human rights → Environment → Health → Poverty eradication → Rehabilitation → Employment
NGOs Classification By the level of Orientation
By the level of Operation
Charitable Orientation
Community Based Organization s
Service Orientatio n
City Wide Organization s
Participator y Orientation
National NGOs
Empowerin g Orientation
Internationa l NGOs
Features of NGOs Support democratic system Function on no profit basis Non Political in character Clearly defined objectives Limited external control
Activities of NGOs Create awareness Protect human rights Encourage rehabilitation Gainful employment Combat man made crisis Protect environment
Advantages of NGOs
→ More cost efficient than governments. → Strong grasssroots links: A more ” human” face. → The ability to innovate and adapt. → Higher “success” rate → Less bureaucratic → Smallscaleprojects
Disadvantages of NGOs
Lack of funds
Lack of dedicated leadership Inadequate trained personnel Misuse of Funds Monopolization of leadership Lack of public participation Centralization in Urban Areas Lack of Coordination
Responsibilities of NGOs Protection: Providing relief to victims of disaster and assisting the poor Prevention: Reducing people`s vulnerability. Promotion: Increasing people`s chances and opportunities. Transformation: Redressing social, political & economic exclusion or oppression.
Challenges Faced By NGOs To find honest and dedicated person. To generate awareness and transparency among people. Protect the interest of the people. Transparent and easy to operate mechanism.