die NGO
Translation
NGO, non-governmental organisation
Examples
Sie arbeitet für eine internationale NGO.
She works for an international NGO.
Die NGO setzt sich für Menschenrechte ein.
The NGO campaigns for human rights.
Grammar Patterns
to work ((for/at an NGO)) She works for an NGO.
Similar Words
Synonyms: non-profit organisation, aid organisation
Etymology
Acronym for 'Non-Governmental Organisation'. The German equivalent is NRO (Nichtregierungsorganisation).
Memory Tips
Remember 'Non-Governmental' to grasp the core meaning: an organisation independent from the state.