How NGO Solve Problems of Community

When an NGO approaches solving a problem, they can pursue the following structure:

Gather information on the issue

  What exactly is the problem?

  What is causing the problem?

  Who are the persons/organizations responsible (for e.g. it could be a particular

department of the government/an industry)?

  What are the consequences going to be? Assess magnitude, quality and prevalence.

  What are the alternatives/possible solutions?

  How much would they cost? Is it better to invest the money in other projects?

  Talk to people in the community to hear different views that will enable a holistic view of

the issue.

  Talk to people who are in-charge and hear their side of the issue. Tell them about the

problems that you see.

  You may be able to work towards solving problems together if you do not see yourself as

hostile parties.

  Connect with people to increase awareness

  Ask older, influential or respected people in the community to address public gatherings.

  Use the media (newspapers and the internet) to generate interest, communicate the facts

and discuss options.

  Write polite, succinct articles for magazines and newspapers identifying the issues.

  Include people from diverse backgrounds, so that your organization is not linked with any

particular political party or religious sect.

  For fundraising purposes, let people know why funds are needed and how they will be

used. Transparent and detailed accounts are imperative to build trust.

  Link up with other NGOs to maximize the effect of the effort.