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

I can explain the contribution charities, NGOs and groups make in our community.

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

I can explain the contribution charities, NGOs and groups make in our community.

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Key learning points

  1. Charities address community needs, focusing on helping people, the environment and animals.
  2. NGOs offer humanitarian aid, support vulnerable groups and advocate for social change.
  3. Community groups, led by volunteers, promote collaboration and provide local activities.
  4. Charities, NGOs and community groups work together to build healthier, safer communities.

Keywords

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

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

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

Common misconception

Community groups, charities and NGOs do not make much of a difference in local communities.

Charities, groups and NGOs make a huge difference and have a measurable impact on local communities and their success.

Use examples of community groups, charities and NGOs from your own local community to capture the student's interest by making their learning more relevant to their lives.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What should you show to be a considerate member of the community?
Correct answer: respect
selfishness
Correct answer: friendliness
arrogance
Q2.
An establishment of learning for 11-18 year olds is often called a …
Correct Answer: school, academy, college
Q3.
Match the word with its description.
Correct Answer:local community,a group of people living in the same geographical area
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a group of people living in the same geographical area

Correct Answer:volunteering,doing something positive for no financial gain
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doing something positive for no financial gain

Correct Answer:community group,a group of people who want to improve the community
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a group of people who want to improve the community

Q4.
In emergency situations, cohesive communities show which quality?
friendliness
peacefulness
equality
Correct answer: resilience
Q5.
Lasting change can happen as a result of __________ communities.
separated
Correct answer: cohesive
destructive
isolated
Q6.
By shopping locally, students in schools improve the local ...
Correct answer: economy
education
landscape
infrastructure

6 Questions

Q1.
The three main types of community organisations are NGOs, community groups and …
Correct Answer: charities, charity
Q2.
Charities help the environment, and animals.
Correct Answer: humans, people
Q3.
NGOs are often humanitarian. What does this mean?
that NGOS improve animals' lives and stop suffering
that NGOs improve people's lives but allow more suffering
Correct answer: that NGOs improve people's lives and reduce suffering
that NGOs improve the environment despite suffering
Q4.
Why are NGOs important in communities?
Correct answer: They provide support for the most vulnerable groups.
They replace local governments and take over all public services.
Correct answer: They promote social change and advocate for it.
Correct answer: They provide resources when Governments are limited.
They they make a profit for their founders and shareholders.
Q5.
Who are community groups run by?
children
Correct answer: volunteers
politicians
doctors
Q6.
Match the word with its description.
Correct Answer:charity,helps those in need or to raise awareness of an issue anywhere
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helps those in need or to raise awareness of an issue anywhere

Correct Answer:NGO,a non-profit, voluntary group who work to achieve an aim
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a non-profit, voluntary group who work to achieve an aim

Correct Answer:community group,an organised local collective of people with similar interests or aims
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an organised local collective of people with similar interests or aims