The Strength of Non-Governmental organisations Part 1

In my view, a strong civil society can withstand anything: from natural disasters to man-made crises. I hear you ask: what do you mean by strong? How is an ideal NGO? Because I have been asked this many times, I’ve compiled a description of what a non-governmental organisation should be like:

Working its way from the grass roots, an organisation must strive to have at least 70% of the funding raised locally from various sources. Although funding is important to carry out vital work, the NGO must be needs, not funds driven. Its aim should be to help different communities and to apply frankness, honesty, transparency, impartiality, neutrality & accountability with ALL, irrespective of their culture or faith.

The organisation should encourage volunteering and the emergence of alternative leaders, while reviewing its strategy, programmes, objectives, mission and vision periodically to keep up with humanitarian demands.