local, national or international organisations which are set up to help those in need or to raise awareness of an issue

a non-governmental organisation, non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim

an organised collective of people with similar interests or aims, including NGOs, charities and other organisations within the community

What do charities, NGOs and groups do in our local community?

Citizenship

In this unit pupils examine what community means and the role it plays at their school. They explore what charities and NGOs do in their community and identify how they can become active citizens.

How can we make a difference in our communities?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

The three main types of community organisations are NGOs, community groups and …

Charities help the environment, {{}} and animals.

that NGOS improve animals' lives and stop suffering

that NGOs improve people's lives but allow more suffering

that NGOs improve people's lives and reduce suffering

that NGOs improve the environment despite suffering

NGOs are often humanitarian. What does this mean?

They provide support for the most vulnerable groups.

They replace local governments and take over all public services.

They promote social change and advocate for it.

They provide resources when Governments are limited.

They they make a profit for their founders and shareholders.

helps those in need or to raise awareness of an issue anywhere

a non-profit, voluntary group who work to achieve an aim

an organised local collective of people with similar interests or aims

What should you show to be a considerate member of the community?

An establishment of learning for 11-18 year olds is often called a …

a group of people living in the same geographical area

doing something positive for no financial gain

a group of people who want to improve the community

In emergency situations, cohesive communities show which quality?

Lasting change can happen as a result of __________ communities.

By shopping locally, students in schools improve the local ...

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

What do charities, NGOs and groups do in our local community?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.