NGO Full Form and Benefits

September 27, 2025
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NGO Full Form and Benefits

NGO Full Form and Benefits

September 27, 2025

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NGO full form is Non Governmental Organization. It is a non-for-profit organization established for the purpose of welfare of the society. In this blog post, we shall discuss NGO, its benefits and provide you with a list of famous NGOs across the world.

What is NGO full form?

NGO full form is Non Governmental Organization. As you can tell from its name, a Non Governmental Organization does not have an affiliation with any government body. They operate separately from the government and their aim is to address social, environmental, humanitarian or developmental issues for the welfare of society.

NGOs are formed by a group of individuals who share a common goal and want to contribute to positive change within their community or around the world. NGOs can be formed as trusts under Indian Trusts Act 1882, societies under the Societies Registration Act 1860 or Section 8 Companies under Companies Act.

Benefits of Starting an NGO

The benefits of starting an NGO are as follows:

By starting an NGO, you get to bring about positive change in the society you serve.
It allows you to build a strong network of like minded individuals, organizations and volunteers who share the same goals/vision as you do and genuinely want to do good for society and world.
Through establishment of an NGO, you get to address social, humanitarian or environmental issues that might otherwise be overlooked in a specific area, community or region.
By opening an NGO, many opportunities arise for personal growth, skill development and for gaining leadership experience.
Opening an NGO makes you feel wholesome as you know you have contributed to the society and made a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, animals or in the environment.
There’s a possibility that your NGO might be able to create awareness about and influence public policies on important issues.
NGOs are registered under Act

NGOs often enjoy credibility and trust in the community, which can help in fundraising and project implementation.

Best NGOs Across the World

Here is a list of some of the best NGOs across the world:

Doctors Without Borders: Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, was founded in 1971 in Paris, France. It provides humanitarian medical care and is a popular French NGO that is known for its projects in conflict zones and countries suffering from endemic diseases.
Greenpeace: It is a famous international NGO founded in Canada in 1971. It exposes global environmental problems (like climate change, deforestation, overfishing, toxic waste and nuclear threats) and advocates for solutions for a sustainable future. Its vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet.
Oxfam: It was founded in 1942 and is led by Oxfam International. It focuses on alleviation of global poverty.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF): It was founded in 1961. It is a Swiss-based NGO that works for wildlife conservation and reduction of human impact on nature.
Save the Children Fund: It was founded in 1919. It is an international NGO with the goal to improve the lives of children across the world.
International Rescue Committee (IRC): It was founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association at the request of Albert Einstein. In 1942, it changed its name to the International Rescue Committee. The NGO responds to humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Human Rights Watch: It was founded in 1978. It defends the rights of humans in over 100 countries.
CARE International: It was founded in 1945. This NGO is committed to fighting global poverty and social injustice. It focuses on empowering women and girls.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: It was founded in 1919 and is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization.
Plan International: It was founded in Spain in 1937. It is a development and humanitarian organization that works in approx. 80 countries.
WaterAid: This NGO was set up in 1981. It focuses on water, sanitation and hygiene and operates in 30 countries as of 2025.

Conclusion

The full form of NGO is Non Governmental Organization. In India, NGOs are registered as trusts, societies and section 8 companies under Indian Trusts Act 1882, Societies Registration Act 1860 and Companies Act 2013, respectively. Want to start an NGO in India? Connect with the Registrationwala team for assistance. Whether you want to start a Section 8 Company, Trust or Society, our team will guide you through the process!