NGONon-Governmental Organization
A non-profit civil-society organization operating independently of government.
What does it mean?
English expansion: Non-Governmental Organization
A non-profit civil-society organization operating independently of government.
How is this concept used?
An NGO is a non-governmental organisation in civil society. Its work may include education, humanitarian support or advocacy. To understand its payments, consider its actual purpose, funding and recipients. Organisational type alone is insufficient to judge a specific transaction.
Documented examples
Documented example
MSF: independent medical humanitarian work
Médecins Sans Frontières describes itself as an independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organisation. Its work includes care for people affected by conflict, disasters and exclusion from healthcare.
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Oxfam International: a confederation of NGOs
Oxfam International documents a confederation of independent non-governmental organisations. Members coordinate efforts against poverty and injustice while retaining their own areas of work.
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Connection to a wallet report
A wallet associated with an organisation needs the same careful reading of evidence and dates. The NGO label alone does not establish misuse or determine a wallet score.
A common misconception
NGO status is not evidence of financial crime. Assess the activity and relevant evidence.
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