PROGRAMS OF

NON-GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATIONS
MAGADAN / MANGADLAO / OCLIASA
 What Is a Non-Governmental Organization?

• A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a group that functions

independently of any government. It is usually non-profit. NGOs,
sometimes called civil society organizations, are established on
community, national, and international levels to serve a social or
political goal such as a humanitarian cause or the protection of the
environment.
• Non-governmental organizations, or NGOs, were first called such in
Article 71 in the Charter of the newly formed United Nations in 1945.
While NGOs have no fixed or formal definition, they are generally
defined as nonprofit entities independent of governmental influence
(although they may receive government funding).
• For example, NGOs might focus on activities in areas involving health
or health emergencies, education, infrastructure, advocacy of
minority rights, support of the poor, and the reduction of crime.
 KEY TAKE AWAYS
• Non-governmental organizations, play a major role
in international development, aid, and philanthropy.
• NGOs are often non-profit and may run budgets of
millions or up to billions of dollars each year.
• NGOs rely on a variety of funding sources, from
private donations and membership dues to
government grants.
• Advocacy NGOs work to influence public policy.
 Understanding Non-Governmental Organizations

• The term NGO is generally accepted to refer

to usually non-profit, private organizations
that operate outside of government control.

• Some NGOs rely primarily on volunteers

while others support a paid staff.
The World Bank identifies two broad groups of
NGOs

• Operational NGOs, which focus on the design

and implementation of development projects

• Advocacy NGOs, which defend or promote a

specific cause and seek to influence public
policy
• Some NGOs may fall under both categories
simultaneously. Examples of NGOs include those
that support human rights, advocate for improved
health, or encourage political participation.

• Example In the U.S., the formation of NGOs is fully

supported by the government and government
regulations. They're considered an important
component of a civil society. There are about 1.5
million NGOs operating in the U.S
 How are Non-Government Organizations Funded?

NGOs rely on a variety of sources for funding, including:

• Membership dues
• Private donations from individuals, private
sector businesses, and philanthropic
organizations
• The sale of goods and services
• Grants
• Funding from foreign governments and
organizations
Variations of the NGO acronyms
• INGO: an international NGO. For example, the Conference of
International Non-Government Organizations of the Council of
Europe is comprised of more than 300 participating INGOs.

• GONGO: this means government-organized NGO.  Foreign

Policy describes GONGOs as a government-backed NGOs set up to
advocate on the behalf of a repressive regime in the international
arena.

• ENGO: an environmental NGO, for example, Greenpeace or the

World Wildlife Fund. Both groups operate internationally in addition
to advocating for the environment. They are often simply referred
to as NGOs.
 What Is an Example of a
Non-Governmental Organization?
• A non-governmental organization, or NGO, typically
is established to work toward public or social
welfare goals.
• For instance, an NGO could focus on human rights,
voters' rights, healthcare, helping the poor, and
preventing cruelty to animals.
• NGOs can be funded by donations and grants.
• One example of an NGO is Greenpeace
International. It was founded in 1971 to protect the
environment and the Earth.
 How Does an NGO Work?
• NGOs can be formed by any group of people that wants
to carry out missions in the public interest. They can
have staff and budgets. NGOs can operate
internationally.

• The government has no influence over them and no say in

their activities or tax-exempt status. They can be non-
profit, and usually are.

• They rely on donations, grants, and membership dues for

funding.
 Programs of Non-Government Organizations for education in
the Philippines
• In the Philippines, education has grown continuously over the years.
However, the country continues to need improvement and educational
reform throughout the provinces. Only half of children 3 to 4 years old are
enrolled in daycare, and only 78% actually complete basic education. Only
13 out of 100 who enter Grade 1 complete their education, and less than 1%
of Grade 6 children are academically ready for high school. The number of
children out of school in the Philippines has reached 2.8 million.
Furthermore, 40,000 teachers are sorely needed in the country.
• These numbers show that there is still room for improvement. Educational
access is vital for every child, and providing that for Filipino youth is a
mission that many nonprofit organizations have taken up. Here are four
organizations that are working to equalize and encourage education in the
Philippines.
 Education Foundation of the Philippines

• Education Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. is a 501(c)3 certified non-

profit organization that aids students and schools in the Philippines.
Education Foundation of the Philippines believe that all children deserve
a quality education and an opportunity to reach their full potential. That
is why Education Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. strives to work with
teachers of the rural areas in the Philippines to provide education for
children living on the streets and supplies to underfunded schools who
work with impoverished children. The foundation hopes to make it
possible for the Filipino children to thrive in their educational endeavors
by providing for their needs both inside and outside of the classrooms.
 Education Foundation of the Philippines
• Education Foundation of the Philippines has sponsored many elementary schools
throughout the Philippines through its projects and has provided various
resources to hundreds of students and teachers in the area. It has worked with
 Calapacuan Elementary School, Batiawan Integrated School and Salvacion
Elementary school, all in Subic Zambales and has also partnered with other
organizations in the country to provide for the students. The resources it has
provided are science materials that are used by all grades, math and reading
materials and general school supplies.
• The organizations it has worked with are God’s Little Lambs, Child Evangelism
Fellowship and Quezon Hill Community Church. These partnerships work to
provide their respective communities with adequate resources to help students
succeed in their educational paths. They also advocate and raise awareness for
the needs of school children in the Philippines. Together, they help to provide
better education in the Philippines.
 Education Foundation of the Philippines
MISSION

• To provide students in the urban and rural provinces of the Philippines

with the necessary materials needed for them to succeed in the
classroom.

• Strive to increase awareness of unequal education and help make

changes for the betterment of education for all the children of the
Philippines.

VISION

• Equalize education in the Philippines

 Teach For The Philippines
• Teach for the Philippines believes in providing access to adequate education
for Filipino children through enlisting young leaders as teachers in public
schools. The country has a shortage of teachers, with 40,000 teachers needed
in the Philippines. They focus on improving the quality of teachers and
addressing systematic educational challenges. Teach for the Philippines uses
a three-core program to create teachers who improve student learning and
spark the reform needed to transform public schools.
• Teach for the Philippines has engaged over 300 leaders working toward
expanding educational access and fostering change for education in the
Philippines. Through its fellowship program, in place since 2013, over 10,000
public school students are reached annually. Its work has enabled children
across the country to have better educational outcomes and access to
previously inaccessible opportunities.
 Teach For The Philippines
“Teach for the Philippines works towards a
vision where all Filipino children will
benefit from an excellent, inclusive, and
relevant education. We achieve this by
enlisting high-potential Filipino leaders
who can positively impact students'
academic and life skills, and who leverage
their teaching experiences to advance
education reform.”
 Teach For The Philippines
Teach for the Philippines is a for-purpose, non-stock, non-
profit organization that works to ensure all Filipino children
benefit from an excellent, inclusive, and relevant education.

Founded in 2012, TFP focuses its efforts on improving

teacher quality and addressing education challenges at the
system-level. Through its three core programs, the
organization builds a movement of high-potential Filipinos
who can improve student learning outcomes, spark positive
change in public school communities, and set reforms in
motion to transform our public schools to become that
which our children deserve, and that which
 Teach For The Philippines

 Teach for the Philippines stands on the shoulders of a giant: Sa Aklat Sisikat
Foundation (SAS). SAS created a 30-day reading program which was proven
by the MIT J-PAL Poverty Action Lab to have significant positive impact in
the reading skills of participating students (Linden, Leigh, Baafra Abeberese,
and Todd Kumler, 2013).

 Today, as a way of expanding the impact of SAS, oriented towards learning

and built on a foundation of research, evidence, and operational excellence,
TFP has grown into a nationwide movement that has engaged over 300
Filipino teachers and community leaders who are committed to work
towards meaningful and positive change. And so, driven by a passion for
expanding opportunities for public school students across the country,
Teach for the Philippines aims to build a nation of readers and to transform
the public school system to become the best that it can be.
 Teach For The Philippines
 VISION
 All Filipino children will benefit from an excellent, inclusive, relevant education.
 MISSION
 We identify, develop, and support...Teachers who positively impact the
academic and life skills of their public-school students through the TFP
approach;...Alumni who leverage their teaching experiences to advance
education reform throughout their lives;...A network of partners that work
together on shared objectives for education reform.
 VALUES
 Every employee and alumnus of Teach for the Philippines—inside and outside
the classroom—must aspire to model the leadership the country needs in order
to progress. To guide us in this effort, we hold the following six operational
values to be true. These values represent the way we conduct ourselves on a
daily basis.
 Room To Read
• Room to Read reaches students all across Asia and Africa, with over 18 million
children helped in 16 countries. It is an organization that focuses on children’s
literacy and girls’ education. With the goal of encouraging learning and ending
illiteracy, one way they have reached students is by distributing books. The
group has recently published books in its 36th language, Filipino.

• Room to Read provides books in Filipino to encourage Filipino children to

develop reading skills and have confidence. The organization unveiled 20 new
books at an event with the Department for Education, publishers, authors and
more. These books share themes of personal challenge, inclusion and gender
inequality. Room to Read has impacted children across the country and helps
to reduce illiteracy through accessible books, helping education in the
Philippines to flourish.
 Room To Read
• We Believe that World Change Starts with Educated Children

• We envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education that
prepares them to lead fulfilled lives and make positive change — in their
families, communities and the world.

• Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. We
are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income
communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting
girls as they build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions.
We collaborate with governments and other partner organizations to deliver
positive outcomes for children at scale.
Room To Read
 Save the Children
• Save the Children has been working in the Philippines for over 30 years
better children’s lives through access to equality education. They work
with the government to develop policies and plans to ensure access and
protection of children’s rights.

• Save the Children creates mother tongue books that have developmentally
appropriate and culturally sensitive content. It established a Book
Development Review Committee (BDRC), which ensures the process of
choosing topics and languages includes tribal chieftains, community
leaders. It also advocates and spreads awareness for educational issues,
reaching over 145,000 people on its platforms. This organization also
helps with other areas such as health and sanitation and natural disaster
aid. Their programs have helped access to education in the Philippines.
 Save the Children

• Save the Children believes that every child deserves a future. In the
Philippines and around the world, Save the Children Foundation work
hard every day to give children a good start in life, protect them from
violence and any other damage, and help them learn crucial skills.
When crises affecting children strike, Save the Children are among the
first to respond. Ensures children's unique needs are met and their
voices heard. Save the Children deliver lasting results for millions of
children, including those hardest to reach.

• Save the Children Foundation do whatever it takes for children,

transforming their lives and the future.
 Save the Children

• Save the Children - the world's leading independent children's

organization - has been working in the Philippines for over three
decades and is dedicated to helping children.

• Protect and support children in need. Save lives in emergencies. Speak

up for children's rights. Share a global vision and strategy for creating
better lives for children in the Philippines and across the world.
 Save the Children
• Our Policies
• Save the Children's policies and procedures guide our employees in understanding their roles and
responsibilities to children and assist them in positively and respectfully engaging and empowering
children and families.
• OUR SAFEGUARDING FRAMEWORK POLICY
Save the Children Philippines is committed to safeguard those who come in contact with our
organization from all forms of abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Framework Policy ensures that
everyone clearly understand what we mean when we use the term "safeguarding”.
• OUR CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Our Child Safeguarding Policy outlines our responsibilities as an organization for protecting and
promoting the rights of children.
• OUR CODE OF CONDUCT
Every Save the Children employee and volunteer is required to sign our Code of Conduct. This informs
employees of our expectations; protects the children we work with and keeps everyone accountable.
• OUR PRIVACY POLICY
Our Privacy Policy explains how we record and store personal information and uphold the
confidentiality of those who support and work with Save the Children.
 CONCLUSION
These four organizations show various ways people are
working towards education equality in the Philippines.
While the work they are doing is admirable, education
equality for Filipino youth is an area that requires more
aid and effort.
Education in the Philippines will grow more robust and
accessible as more organizations are created and 
equalize the playing field for elementary and high
schools' students throughout the country.