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=__Definition of NGO__= > A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments, advocate and monitor policies and encourage political particpation through provision of information. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, environment or health. They provide analysis and expertise, serve as early warning mechanisms and help monitor and implement international agreements. Their relationship with offices and agencies of the United Nations system differs depending on their goals, their venue and the mandate of a particular institution. >

[|DEFINITION OF NGOS]
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= = =__List of six Atlantic Canadian NGO’s__= 1. Canadian Red Cross 2.Volunteer Centre 3.Sexual Assault Crisis Centre 4.Fredericton Community Kitchen 5.Canadian Mental Health Assoc 6.War Amputation Of Canada Key Tag Service The

= = =__Name of NGO__= Canadian Red Cross

=__Mission of NGO__= The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

=__History of NGO__= The Birth of an Idea. The Red Cross  idea was born in 1859, when Henry Dunant, a young Swiss man, came upon the scene of a bloody battle in Solferino, Italy, between the armies of imperial Austria and the Franco-Sardinian alliance.

=__Overview__= The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. Community Support Services, Emergency and Disaster Services,Health Equipment Loans,Migrant and Refugee Services,Nutrition and Transportation,Senior Support Services,Swimming and Water Safety and Violence, Bullying and Abuse Prevention.

=__Reason of choosing NGO__= we chose canadian red cross because it was the most familiar group that ive heard of.