How do NGOs work with international agencies?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how different NGOs might work with different international agencies.
Key learning points
- NGOs are groups that work independently of the Government to support a particular cause.
- International agencies are organisations formed between countries to address global issues and promote cooperation.
- NGOs provide expert knowledge; international agencies have global reach and political power.
- NGOs and agencies cooperate via research, advocacy and policy influence to solve global issues.
- Collaboration helps hold governments accountable, ensuring transparency and policy enforcement.
Keywords
NGO - a non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim; they are not controlled by the Government, but will often work closely with it
United Nations (UN) - an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
Collaboration - working together towards an outcome, or to produce something
Common misconception
NGOs and international agencies work separately and do not rely on each other.
NGOs often work closely with international organisations such as the UN to deliver aid, share information and promote human rights more effectively.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to use real-world examples (e.g. Amnesty & the UN, Anti-Slavery & the EU) to help them make clearer synoptic links between how and why NGOs and international agencies work together. This boosts understanding and prepares them for evaluative questions.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main role of an NGO?
Q2.NGOs work at different levels to achieve their goals, including local, national and levels.
Q3.Which of the following are examples of NGOs?
Q4.What did the United Nations introduce in 1948?
Q5.What are international organisations?
Q6.Match the international organisation to its role.
a group of European countries that work together on laws and trade
a military alliance that protects its Member States
promotes peaceful cooperation and tackles global issues
helps countries trade fairly by setting global trade rules
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.International agencies are organisations formed between to solve global problems and promote cooperation.
Q2.Which of the following are NGOs?
Q3.Match the organisation to its main focus.
peace and human rights
trade rules
military defence
economic and political union
Q4.Which of the following is a way NGOs work with international agencies?
Q5.Why is collaboration between NGOs and international agencies important?
Q6.Collaboration between NGOs and international agencies means combining local knowledge with power for greater impact.
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