INGOs
International nongovernmental organizations are pivotal players in global development, addressing a wide array of issues from poverty to human rights. Their diverse structures and funding mechanisms enable them to swiftly respond to crises and sustain long-term initiatives. INGOs implement tailored programs, advocate for policy change, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive impact. While they face challenges and criticisms, their commitment to innovation and collaboration position them as indispensable actors in shaping a more just and equitable world.
Explore how iNGOs contribute to global development and social progress.
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Strategic alignment isn’t enough for a merger to succeed
Opinion: While the synergies may look compelling, it’s easy to miss the real challenge in a nonprofit merger — the human factor.
Get ready to push back against the government, US NGOs told
The U.S. government has upped the pressure on NGOs. Should the sector respond by keeping a low profile and hoping that the administration's attention moves elsewhere, or prepare to push back?
Oxfam GB in extended leadership limbo as CEO search drags on
The majority of the NGO's leadership is currently acting on an interim basis rather than permanently filling their roles.
The best thing a nonprofit leader can do? Build beyond themselves
Opinion: Growth is the metric funders celebrate — but it may be quietly breaking your organization. Here's how charismatic leaders can build systems that outlast them.
Taiwan positions itself as new regional international NGO hub
Alert to the threat of a potential Chinese invasion, Taiwan deploys NGO collaboration as a defense tool.
Venezuela's watershed moment puts spotlight on institutions
Aid leaders say Venezuela’s political shift opens a narrow window for humanitarian action and MDB reengagement, but debt, frozen assets, and U.S. policy could determine what happens next.
When can small grants give big value?
Opinion: Small, flexible grants are not a substitute for larger funding, but by focusing on uptake over immediate outputs, they can be catalytic in driving long-term change, from strengthening capacity to shifting organizational practice.
Islamic Relief Worldwide appoints a new CEO
The veteran humanitarian leader takes the helm of one of the world's largest faith-based charities as it navigates record growth and escalating global crises.
How US nonprofits can defend themselves
Lessons from civil society groups dealing with authoritarian regimes around the world can help out U.S. nonprofits in 2026.
Devex Newswire: Do NGOs have to come last in an ‘America First’ world?
The Trump administration’s global health strategy sidelines NGOs but experts say there is still a part for large NGOs to play if they can adapt and prove their relevance in this new reality. Plus, a new declaration on noncommunicable diseases defies U.S. power.
Battle lines drawn in UK aid sector over sacking of Oxfam CEO
What happened to Halima Begum, formerly the head of the prominent NGO?