An NGO Training Guide for Peace Corps Volunteers Module 1: The Role of NGOs in a Civil Society - Softcover

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In this first module of An NGO Training Guide for Peace Corps Volunteers, you build on your experiences with nonprofit organizations in the United States to gain an understanding of the critical role nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) play in developing civil societies. By the time you complete this module you should have acquired the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to: Describe four characteristics that differentiate NGOs from government organizations and for-profit businesses. Identify some major sectors (e.g., health, youth, or women’s issues) where NGOs are active in your country of service. Explain in your own words how each of the six key elements of public participation increases the involvement of citizens in a civil society. Select three words that describe the appropriate role of a Peace Corps Volunteer in working with NGOs, and give examples of situations where each role would be useful.

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