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Many people want to work for non-governmental organisations (NGO). NGOs are non-profit organisations that assist people in their communities, or overseas, that have been affected by disaster, conflict or live in poverty. Although many people are attracted to NGO work because they want a rewarding career, less fully understand both the good and bad sides of taking a job with an NGO. Here we break down some of the most commonly sighted pros and cons of doing NGO work… Positives ... Read more

The United Nations is the largest, and probably most important, international organisation in the world. Its mandate is it to improve cooperation between nations and work towards global peace and security. The UN is funded by contributions given by member states. But if the UN gets money from almost every country in the world, and it’s the biggest global organisations, does that mean it’s actually incredibly rich? The UN is not rich. Although the United Nations has a total annual ... Read more

The United Nations can be a fantastic place to work. It gives you an exciting and prestigious career and you work towards helping people around the world. If you work in IT, or in a computing role, and are interested in getting a job with the UN, there are a huge range of positions open to you. We’ve written this guide to give people working in IT the information they need to get a job at the UN. It’s also ... Read more

The United States was one of the 51 founding members of the United Nations. The UN headquarters is based in New York and America has long been a global advocate for the UN. However, in recent years, movements within the US have grown against the United Nations. There have even been calls for the United States to withdrawal the UN. American critics of the United Nations say it is biased against the US and prevents America from pursuing its own ... Read more

The United Nations is the arguably the most important international organisation in the world. Tasked with working towards global peace and security through improving how nations work together, almost every country in the world in a member of the UN. The United Nations works around the world on a huge range of issues. But wait, if the UN is a truly global organisation with over 190 member states, then why is its headquarters located in… America? The United Nations is ... Read more

Foreign aid is the transfer of goods, finances or services from richer countries for the benefit of people in developing ones. It can be in the form of humanitarian assistance, government loans or military aid. Every year, billions of dollars is spent on overseas aid, but where does it come from? What are the sources of foreign aid that allow developed countries to provide so much assistance? Below we breakdown the six main sources of foreign aid, exploring the differences ... Read more

South America is one of the most popular destinations for volunteering overseas. Whether it’s part of a year out before or after college, a career break or just an extended holiday, if you want to explore South America whilst giving something back to the community, consider doing a volunteer placement. However, many of the volunteering organisations charge huge fees – often hundreds of dollars, just so you can volunteer. There must be better ways to volunteer in South America without ... Read more

The international development sector is changing. Development efforts have had mixed success to-date and questions are being asked about how development is done. However, this change comes at a time of great global flux. The world is moving fast, and development professionals need to think about what the future looks like for the sector. There are a number of key global trends that are almost certain to drastically change international development work in the near future. Here we break them ... Read more

Many people choose to work for non-governmental organisations (NGO) because they want to dedicate their career to helping others. A career in the NGO sector can be highly rewarding. It can give you meaningful work, the chance to travel the world and the opportunity to build a wide range of skills. Money isn’t usually the first thing people think of when they begin to work for an NGO. However, we all have bills to pay and earning a good salary ... Read more

Nearly 91 million of people in India do not have access to safe water. Moreover, 746 million people lack access to household sanitation facilities and toilets and are exposed to defecating in forests, fields, and other public spaces. The number of people exposed to poor sanitation in India is amongst the highest in the world, with their health being severely affected by infectious diseases. With the support of NGOs, the Indian government has invested major resources in recent years to ... Read more

Around the world, hundreds of millions of women and girls are affected by humanitarian crises or living in poverty. Women are marginalized in many communities. When these communities are impacted by disasters, the rights of women and girls often further deteriorate. There are many NGOs that run programmes aiming to improve the lives of women and girls and assist them to fully access their rights. Here we breakdown some of the top jobs in the NGO sector working for women’s ... Read more

Most people around the world know of the United Nations. They also know its work trying to bring nations together to resolve global disputes and delivering humanitarian and development assistance. However, many people see the UN’s work and assume the organization is an NGO. But is it? Is the United Nations an NGO? And if not, why? The United Nations is not an NGO. This is because the UN is an international organisation made up of member states. It is ... Read more