SUBJECT INTRODUCTION TO NGO MANAGEMENT UNIT -1 Concepts and Functions of NGOs Chapter 1- NGO An Introduction What is a Non-Governmental Organization

on (NGO)? The term, "non-governmental organization" or NGO, came into use in 1945 because of the need for the UN to differentiate in its Charter between participation rights for intergovernmental specialized agencies and those for international private organizations. At the UN, virtually all types of private bodies can be recognized as NGOs. They only have to be independent from government control, not seeking to challenge governments either as a political party or by a narrow focus on human rights, non-profit-making and non-criminal. A non-governmental organization (NGO, also often referred to as "civil society organization" or CSO) is a not-for-profit group, principally independent from government, which is organized on a local, national or international level to address issues in support of the public good. Task-oriented and made up of people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of services and humanitarian functions, bring public concerns to governments, monitor policy and program implementation, and encourage participation of civil society stakeholders at the community level. NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions. These can include lobbying for particular causes, advocating and monitoring government policies and encouraging political participation through the provision of information. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, animal rights, environment or health. They provide analysis and expertise, serve as early warning mechanisms and help to monitor and implement international agreements. The community today needs external agency intervention in the all elevation of many social problems like poverty, health, unemployment, community education, homelessness and eco development programs. Bylooking upon the needs of the community, the organisation gets anopportunity to understand the social needs of the people and it will enable them to intervene into such social issues and finding solution to the many basic needs. It develops greater trust and confidence on the community on the business organization effort in their real development. Integrated community investment strategies align internal communityrelated issues and link business goals with community needs. Here the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOS) can be better realized. The Non-governmental Organizations existing within the industrial location and closer to the community can better act as moderators and facilitators in the realization of their social need and better environmental .