Using complete sentences, describe the characteristics of ngos and specify the qualities that make them unique from government lending programs. provide two examples of ngos.

By its very name, NGOs are non-governmental or organizations that are not controlled by governments. Most of these are non-profit and are limited to cultural, social, environmental and legal advocacy. They are often operated through donations from private individuals or groups. The most recent name of NGOs is PVO or private voluntary organization. The most popular and may be considered the oldest NGO is the International Committee of the Red Cross that was birthed in 1863. Another recent and very helpful NGO formed in the 20th century is the World Social Forum. Overall, NGOs are now referred to as organizations that focus on developmental aid, humanitarian issues, and sustainable development and their scope is beyond national limits.

NGOs are also referred to as civil society organizations. According to the United Nations, NGOs are independent from government control, unaffiliated with any particular political party, nonprofit, and noncriminal. Over 12,000 NGOs are registered with the UN. There are also tens of thousands unregistered NGOs. Well-known NGOs in the US include the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Oxfam America, Save the Children, and World Vision.

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