NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION


Meaning of NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION in English

A private, self-governing, not-for-profit organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering; and/or promoting education, health care, economic development, environmental protection, human rights, and conflict resolution; and/or encouraging the establishment of democratic institutions and civil society. Also called NGO. (JP 3-08)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.