NGO Research Guide

Related page: International Governmental Organizations (IGO) Research Guide

• Associations Unlimited
• The European Commission and Civil Society
• Directory of Development Organizations
• International Organizations - Europa World
• Registry of Civil Society Organizations Within OAS
• UN NGO Database
• Union of International Associations

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have become increasingly influential in world affairs. They often impact the social, economic and political activities of communities and the country as a whole. NGOs address a host of issues, Including, but not limited to, women’s rights,  environmental protection, human rights, economic development, political rights, or health care. In numerous countries, NGOs have led the way in democratization, in battling diseases and illnesses, in promoting and enforcing human rights, and in increasing standards of living. More...

For a detailed discussion on what a non-governmental organization is, what their structure is, or how they operate, please take a look at Peter Willetts' article "What is a non-governmental organization?"