AffairsEach member nation gives part of the money needed to run a governmental organization. They agree to follow the rules of the organization and support its decisions.Some governmental organizations have a single purpose. For example, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed to defend its members. Other governmental organizations have many goals. The goals of the United Nations include promoting peace, building schools, and improving health care.Governmental organizations can change the world. For example, the European Union (EU) set up a common unit of money for most of its members. The euro is now a standard currency, which makes it easier for nations to trade. At times, group efforts are less effective. Terrorism persists, although all international organizations condemn it.Some international organizations are not connected to any government. These are called non-governmental organizations (NGOs). NGOs are founded by people who see a need or want to work for a cause such as fighting hunger or poverty. NGOs usually rely on volunteers and donations.Sometimes governmental organizations and NGOs work together. After the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, many organizations worked together to help provide relief.NGOs can do things that governments cannot. They may be able to get aid into countries that would not accept help from groups connected with governments. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), for example, serves people in need on both sides in a war. What is one success and one failure of governmental organizations in recent times?
