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DEFINATION:
Basically NGOs role is to prepare people for change. They empower the
people to overcome psychological problem and opposition of oppress. Its
role cannot be denied.
TYPES OF NGOS
Types of NGOs can be understood by their level of orientation and level of
cooperation.
i. Charitable orientation.
It often involves a paternalistic effort with little participation by
’’beneficiaries’’. It includes the NGO’s which directed the people
towards meeting the needs of poor and help them by gaining
them food, clothing, medicine, provision of housing etc.such
NGO’s may also undertake relief activities during natural or
manmade herds.
ii. Service orientation.
It includes with NGO’s with activities such as the provision of
health, family planning or education services. in which the
program is designed by the NGO’s and people are expected to
participate in its implementation and in receiving the services.
iii. Participatory orientation.
It is characterized by self-help projects where local people are
involved particularly for example in the implementation of a
project in any village by contributing,cash,tools,land,materials
and labor etc. this type is basically cooperation based and on
limited scale.
iv. Empowering orientation.
The aim of these NGOs are to help poor people an d develop a
clear understanding of the social, political and economic factors
which are effecting their lives, and aware them how can they
solve their problem by using their resources and purpose to
mobilize the people or self mobilization. In any case there is
maximum involvement of the people with NGOs acting as
facilitators.
When people start feelings that what are their needs and how can
they fulfill them. These NGO’s arises out of people’s own initiatives.
These can includes sports clubs women organizations
neighborhood organizations, religious and educational
organizations. Some supported by NGO’s, national and
international NGO’s and other independent outside help. Some are
devoted to raising the consciousness of urban poor or helping them
to understand their rights in gaining access to needed services
while others are involved in providing such services.
ii. Citywide organizations.
These NGO’s are organized for some major or personal purpose.
For example chambers of commerce and industry, coaliation of
business, educational group. Some exist for other purposes and
become involved in helping the poor as one of many activities,
while others are created for the specific purpose of helping the
poor.
iii. National NGOs.
It includes organizations such as the Red Cross, YMWCAs,
YWCAs; professional organizations etc.Some of these has state
branches and assists local NGOs.
iv. International NGOs.
These range from secular agencies such as REDDA BARNA and
save the children organization, CARE, UNDP, and UNICEF. Their
activities vary from mainly funding local NGOs institutions and
projects and implementing the projects themselves.
Almost one billion men and women are illiterate today. Women are
more frequently than men. More than hundred million children have no
hope of formal education. Illiteracy is robbing millions of families vital to
their basic well-being and the survival for the children.
3. DESTITUTE HOME
NGO’s provide home for the mentally ill, destitute, orphans,
runaways, infirm, aged men, women and children having
no homes and are helpless.
All boarding, lodging, clothing, and logistic arrangements
are entirely free.
If a person dies within these homes, the burial arrangements
are made by the Foundation according to the religious rites of
the deceased (Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, or any other
religion).
The residents are encouraged and trained to look after their
personal needs themselves.
This inculcates in them the spirit of self-help, and keeps
them engaged in beneficial activities.
Encouraging children to do their own work gives them self-
respect and makes them feel that the benefits they get in
return are not charity but reward for their efforts.
This helps in the rehabilitation, so that they can become the
productive members of the society rather than becoming a
burden on them and become socially and economically strong.
4. AMBULANCE SERVICES
7. BURIAL SERVICES
Similarly, unidentified dead bodies are kept in cold mortuaries
and all efforts are made to identify the next of kin.
This services provide by different NGO’s is also available to
Pakistanis living abroad and is being co-ordinate through
Pakistan Embassies or offices of the Foundation abroad.
11.RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
NGO’s besides providing vocational training and education they
provide recreational facilities through organized groups like boy
scouts, girl guides, sports activities, sports complex,
parks, playgrounds, community centre’s which help them to
become physically and mentally fit.
14.PRISONERS AID
Following services besides legal aid are provided by different NGO’s to
prisoners in different jails and remand homes
Food supplies. (Borstal and Central Jails)
Medical Facilities. ( Karachi Central Jail)
Gifts (on national events) on yearly basis.
Distribution of books and stationery.
Recreation. (Sports, TV, etc.)
Provision of items of daily use like wall clocks, articles of clothing and
blankets, etc.
Ambulance services.
Securities and bonds for release of prisoners involved in minor crime
There are also some homes were animals that were cruelly treated by
their owners and had become lame or crippled or badly wounded, are
given shelter. These also include missing animals and unwanted house
pets which have no other place to go.
Some of the NGO’s with the increasing number of such animals
established a separate treatment unit which has now grown up
into a small zoo.
Veterinary doctors look after these animals along with other
volunteer staff.
These animals include peacocks, owls, deers, monkeys,
horses, mules, cats, and a number of domestic birds.
18.ELIMINATION OF POVERTY
Poverty is the biggest problem in Pakistan.
To overcome poverty NGO’s help by providing financial and
infrastructural help to the needy people.
The NGO’s arrange micro credit for poor people to start their
business.
Beside micro credit arranges job for them, so that they can
economically and socially become an effect member of the
society.
20.NUTRITION