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For this assessment you will complete a 3 to 5-page analysis of the differences between NGOs and government-sponsored programs as it pertains to global public health.

In this assessment you will gain an understanding of the broad concepts and issues related to global health, nursing's role, and the ways in which government-sponsored programs and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) affect how care is delivered.

The Institute of Medicine (1997, p. v) characterized the connection the United States has to global health in these words:

America has a vital and direct stake in the health of people around the globe, and that this interest derives from both America's long and enduring tradition of humanitarian concern and compelling reasons of enlightened self-interest. Our considered involvement can serve to protect our citizens, enhance our economy, and advance U.S. interests abroad.

The health care community is recognizing that addressing health and disease issues must take place within a larger context—a global context. The health issues of developed and undeveloped countries are converging. The World Health Organization (2018) noted that the "development of a society, rich or poor, can be judged by the quality of its population's health, how fairly health is distributed across the social spectrum, and the degree of protection provided from disadvantage as a result of ill-health" ("The Commission Calls," para. 3).

References

Institute of Medicine. (1997). America's vital interest in global health: Protecting our people, enhancing our economy, and advancing our international interests. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press. Retrieved from http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=5717

World Health Organization. (2008). Closing the gap in a generation: Health equity through action on the social determinants of health. Retrieved from http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2008/9789241563703_eng.pdf?ua=1

Assessment Summary

Multiple government-funded agencies work worldwide to have a positive effect on health disparities across the globe. It is important for doctoral-prepared nurses to be aware of nongovernment funding organizations (NGOs) that are also affecting global health care issues.

NGOs originated with the formation of the United Nations in 1945. They are generally defined as nonprofit entities independent of governmental influence, although they may receive government funding. The term NGO is not typically applied to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations. Generally, the label is given to organizations operating on an international level, although some countries classify their own civil society groups as NGOs(GrantSpace, n.d.).

In this assessment, you are tasked with interviewing an individual from an NGO of interest that works in some way within the realm of public or global health. If you do not have such an organization that you are interested in, then it is acceptable to interview someone from your own organization who has a focus on public health and knowledge of working with NGOs. Remember that you should be looking for NGOs or population health considerations that are relevant to countries beyond just the United States.

Assessment Instructions

Consider a health topic of your choice and investigate what current NGOs are doing on behalf of your chosen topic. (Keep in mind that the country you focus on in this course should not be the United States.) Remember, you need to make contact with your chosen NGO, or population health professional with knowledge of NGOs, and interview them. After your interview, evaluate the NGO, paying special attention to its ability (and potential willingness) to get help with your health topic of choice. For your assessment, make sure you are addressing the following:

· Differentiate public health NGOs from governmental public health organizations.

. Provide a history of the selected organization.

. Examine the financial health of the organization including how much money the organization has raised for the selected program.

. Include current data related to money raised, money distributed, and the effect on the health initiative.

· Identify countries where this organization has a presence.

· Explain how stakeholders and members are selected or join the organization.​

· Explain the advantages public health NGOs have over government-sponsored programs.

· Compare NGOs to government-sponsored programs in terms of the following:

. How donations are sought and obtained.

. How funds are distributed.

. How application for assistance is made.

· Summarize the challenges public health NGOs have in comparison with government-sponsored programs.

· Analyze the sufficiency of data available to meet the criteria that public health NGOs use to choose to get involved in a health issue.​

· Examine the determining criteria for this organization to get involved in a health issue.

. Data used.

. Scope or severity.

. Degree of need.

· Discuss how you would approach this agency for assistance.

· Explain how your research and interviewing experiences challenged or met your assumptions about public health organizations and delivery.

· What surprised (or aligned with your expectations) about public health delivery?

· What surprised (or aligned with your expectations) about NGOs versus government-sponsored programs?

· How has this experience affected you?

Be sure to convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

Also, enter your hours spent interviewing and collecting data as practicum hours into CORE ELMS. Doing this is also part of your grade on this assessment.

Additional Requirements

Remember to include an introduction to your paper, which is not a heading of its own, and a references page.

In addition, your paper should meet the following requirements:

· Written communication: Written communication is free of spelling and grammatical errors that detract from the overall message. Writing is clear, precise, and scholarly. Concepts flow in a logical order. Page margins and page numbering are accurate, according to current APA guidelines for style and format.

· Length of paper: 3–5 double-spaced pages.

· References: At least four references from peer-reviewed sources.

. Additionally, make sure you are appropriately using and citing relevant information from your interview

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Portfolio Prompt: You are required to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.

Reference

GrantSpace. (n.d.). What is an NGO? What role does it play in civil society?. Retrieved from https://grantspace.org/resources/knowledge-base/ngo-definition-and-role/

Nongovernmental Agencies Involved in Global Issues Scoring Guide

Criteria	Non-performance	Basic	Proficient	Distinguished
Differentiate public health NGOs from governmental public health organizations.	Does not differentiate public health NGOs from governmental public health organizations.	Differentiates public health NGOs from governmental public health organizations, but the comparisons are not well defined or supported sufficiently.	Differentiates public health NGOs from governmental public health organizations.	Differentiates public health NGOs from governmental public health organizations and provides specific examples that show a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of both types of organizations
Explain the advantages public health NGOs have over government-sponsored programs.	Does not identify the advantages public health NGOs have over government-sponsored programs.	Identifies but does not explain the advantages public health NGOs have over government-sponsored programs.	Explains the advantages public health NGOs have over government-sponsored programs.	Explains and evaluates the advantages public health NGOs have over government-sponsored programs.
Summarize the challenges public health NGOs have in comparison with government-sponsored programs.	Does not summarize the challenges public health NGOs have in comparison with government-sponsored programs.	Provides a cursory summary of the challenges public health NGOs have in comparison with government-sponsored programs.	Summarizes the challenges public health NGOs have in comparison with government-sponsored programs.	Summarizes and evaluates the challenges public health NGOs have in comparison with government-sponsored programs.
Analyze the sufficiency of data available to meet the criteria public health NGOs use to choose to get involved in a health issue.​	Does not describe available data related to a specific health issue.	Describes available data but does not analyze its sufficiency to meet the criteria public health NGOs use to choose to get involved in a health issue.	Analyzes the sufficiency of data available to meet the criteria public health NGOs use to choose to get involved in a health issue.	Analyzes the sufficiency of data available to meet the criteria public health NGOs use to choose to get involved in a health issue. Notes methods by NGOs to develop their criteria.
Explain how practicum research and interviewing experiences challenged or met assumptions about public health organizations and delivery.	Does not describe practicum research and interviews that were conducted.	Describes practicum research and interviews that were conducted, but does not offer a full explanation or address how these experiences challenged or met assumptions about public health organizations and delivery.	Explains how practicum research and interviewing experiences challenged or met assumptions about public health organizations and delivery.	Explains how practicum research and interviewing experiences challenged or met assumptions about public health organizations and delivery. Reflects on how this will affect future professional practice with regard to public health.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.	Does not convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style. Does not incorporate supporting evidence nor adhere to organizational, professional, or scholarly writing standards.	Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone or style. Clear, effective communication is inhibited by insufficient supporting evidence and/or minimal adherence to organizational, professional, or scholarly writing standards.	Conveys purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.	Conveys clear purpose, in a tone and style well-suited to the intended audience. Supports assertions, arguments, and conclusions with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence. Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards, including APA style and formatting.

NGO Mission and Resource Allocation

Congratulations! You have been the recipient of grant monies in the sum of two million dollars to establish a non-governmental organization. As someone who has always been involved in improving global health, you are now researching ways to develop and initiate your own Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Starting with the basics, the information you know about NGOs is their role in lessening the burden of government as it relates to the statement of its mission and intent. Although you have not chosen a specific country or demographic there is a lot of work to be done in laying the foundation and choosing the appropriate leadership to ensure a successful use of available resources, including partnership, resources, and volunteer members.

Please provide a name for your NGO; and develop a mission/vision statement. The following list of components are essential in the development of an NGO and they are listed below.

Development of the mission/vision statement.

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The core of any organization are the guiding principles established through the mission and vision statement.

Electing the governance Board of Directors.

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Decisions are made by a BOD, the responsibilities for maintaining the organization rests with elected officials who have experience and perhaps a vested interest in the success of the organization.

Identifying potential barriers, i.e. ethical/legal concerns.

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Seeking potential barriers before they might occur prevents being unprepared for a potential crisis situation involving populations. Having monitoring systems in place is an excellent preventative measure.

Available resources for identified area of interest.

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Being prepared with knowledge of available resources is in alignment with identifying potential barriers. It is very important to know the demographics and if resources are available.

Development of collaborative partnerships.

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None of these components stands alone, the collaborative partnerships help to identify potential barriers as well as note available resources. Working collaboratively supports positive outcomes.

Sustainability of the NGO.

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The sustainability of the NGO is dependent on each of the above components; it does not stand alone. Is there one component that has greater influence on the sustainability than the others? Why do you think so?

Please assign the appropriate amount of monies that should be spent to ensure the success of the NGO. Remember, the maximum amount you have to spend is two million dollars.

In developing your NGO, the following are key considerations:

· Explain what each component brings to the development of the NGO.

· Identify the benefits and the barriers that must be overcome.

· Isolate the priorities, recognize the ethical/legal concerns.

· What are the interests of the group?

· How does collaboration take place?

· What is the role of nursing leadership?

· How is sustainability initiated/maintained?

Enter dollar values for each component.

Development of collaborative partnerships:

Sustainability of the NGO:

Electing Board of Directors (BOD):

Available resources:

Mission/vision statement:

Identifying potential barriers:

Total money spent

Remaining Money Available

Calculate Totals

Once you have divided the monies as above, please provide your rationale (with supporting evidence) relating why you have chosen to appropriate the funding in this manner.

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Everyone will likely make different decisions about how to allocate their money based on their goals, mission, and vision. Some reasons you might have for focusing on certain areas are:

· If you devoted a great share of your funding towards “Development of collaborative partnerships” you may be choosing to focus on identifying and building partnership agreements/synergies.

· If you wanted to ensure the community or population will have these services for a long time into the future, your funding priorities may have leaned towards “Sustainability of the NGO.”

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