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

Starter quiz

What should you show to be a considerate member of the community?
- respect ✓
- selfishness
- friendliness ✓
- arrogance
An establishment of learning for 11-18 year olds is often called a …
- 'school' ✓
Match the word with its description.
- local community
  
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  a group of people living in the same geographical area ✓
- volunteering
  
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  doing something positive for no financial gain ✓
- community group
  
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  a group of people who want to improve the community ✓
In emergency situations, cohesive communities show which quality?
- friendliness
- peacefulness
- equality
- resilience ✓
Lasting change can happen as a result of __________ communities.
- separated
- cohesive ✓
- destructive
- isolated
By shopping locally, students in schools improve the local ...
- economy ✓
- education
- landscape
- infrastructure

The three main types of community organisations are NGOs, community groups and …
- 'charities' ✓
Charities help the environment, ______ and animals.
- 'humans' ✓
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
- that NGOs improve people's lives and reduce suffering ✓
- that NGOs improve the environment despite suffering
Why are NGOs important in communities?
- 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.
Who are community groups run by?
- children
- volunteers ✓
- politicians
- doctors
Match the word with its description.
- charity
  
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  helps those in need or to raise awareness of an issue anywhere ✓
- NGO
  
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  a non-profit, voluntary group who work to achieve an aim ✓
- community group
  
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  an organised local collective of people with similar interests or aims ✓

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

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.

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