5 NGOs Leading The Change In The Society

If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one

~ Mother Teresa

The circle of life completes only when we give back to society what we receive. No food to eat, violently abused, no one to take care, we encounter many such cases in our day to day lives and yet, decide to stay indifferent about it. Though we know that many people around us are not as privileged as we are but still, often, we hesitate to offer a helping hand towards them. Not only this, the human perception that helping one won’t help the entire race, forces us to remain passive in our actions. But have you ever thought that tomorrow if tables turn, how would the scenario drastically change?

Serving Humanity!

Nevertheless, even in the era of hate, brutality, stereotypes, and indifference, there are some people who feel for the cause and go out of their way to contribute towards it. No matter how minuscule their contributions are, these people attempt to bring a difference in the lives of the not-so privileged strata of people existing in the society. They try to become the voice of the vulnerable.

And, it is a group of such amazing people that come together to collaboratively form National Government Organisations or NGOs. Be it environmental sustainability or animal abuse, be it defending human rights or upholding humanity, NGOs play an important role in bringing the much-needed changes and positivity in the existing society. They are the ones who pave the way for a better future. So, here are 7 of the most amazing and goal-driven NGOs, as per the Kred’s Influence and Outreach scores

1. Foundation for Environmental Education – “Truly Global. Truly Effective”

NGO – Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)

With everyday increasing threat to the environment, it is the need of the hour to have organizations working towards environmental preservation, protection, and conservation. And, one such NGO is the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).  Firmly believing in educating the public in general to protect the environment, FEE dedicatedly works for and with the people and the communities who are directly and indirectly dependent on the associated ecosystem for their sustenance, livelihood, and business.

With over 73 participating countries, their Education for Sustainable Development and Environment Education programs have received greater appreciations world-wide as well as have been praised by UNESCO.

2. Cure Violence – “A world without violence”

NGO – Cure Violence

Founded in 2000, Cure Violence is an NGO driven by the idea of public health anti-violence. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the United States, it’s committed to stopping the spread of violence in communities with various methods and strategies like detecting and disrupting conflicts, identifying and treating high-risk individuals, and changing social norms. The commendable efforts by this organization have led to a decrease in community violence by, around, 70%.

3. Partners in Health – “We go. We make house calls. We build health systems. We stay”

NGO – Partners in Health

Aiming to strengthen the existing health system, Partners in Health is an NGO that works with local bodies as well as eminent medical and academic institutions to achieve their two-fold goal i.e., enabling the public in general to avail the benefits of modern medical science, and to serve as an antidote to despair. Their dedicated efforts have been well-received across the globe and have bestowed them with many awards. They firmly believe that the larger goal can only be achieved when small goals are fulfilled and thus, strive day in and day out to stand in solidarity and work towards the realization of it.

4. Heifer International – “Together we have power over hunger & poverty”

NGO – Heifer International

Every oppression can be endured, except that of hunger. And, Heifer International is one such organization that realizes this and works towards it tirelessly. Aiming to eliminate hunger and poverty, this NGO believes in holistic development as only then they think that complete eradication of the problem is achievable. From increasing community income and assets to emphasizing on food security and nutrition, the focus on the various aspects associated with the issue of hunger and try to deal with it one-by-one so that, though gradually and slowly, one day no one has to sleep with empty stomachs.

Not only this, but they also work towards long term goals and environmental sustainability, so that the effects of the change being made is amplified continues to benefit people for a long period of time. Besides, women empowerment and social capital are also areas where they have considerably worked and brought in positive changes. Working for over 70 years in 125 countries, Heifer has helped more than 25 million families overcome poverty.

5. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – “We see equal value in all lives”

NGO – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

From the education sector to that of health, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to working for improving the quality of life for all people around the globe. Believing in the fact that every life contributes significantly to the growth of the society and that every being is valuable, the NGO seeks to solve the complex problems existing in the society and work towards bringing in the coordination of leaders, governments, communities, and individuals across the world to drive change on a global scale.

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