NGO is a non-governmental organisation. The term originated from the United Nations, and normally refers to organizations that are not a part of a government and are not conventional for-profit businesses.
NGO is a non-governmental organisation, a voluntary body, usually with international membership, recognized officially by United Nations, so that it may give evidence, act as consultant, and attent meetings of UN committees.
The Red Cross and OXFAM are a examples of a non-governmental organisations (NGO's).