An organization (or organisation — see spelling differences) is a social arrangement which pursues collective goals, which controls its own performance, and which has a boundary separating it from its environment. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon [itself derived from the better-known word ἔργον ergon - work; deed - > ergonomics, etc]) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.

In the social sciences, organizations are studied by researchers from several disciplines, the most common of which are sociology, economics, political science, psychology, management, and organizational communication. The broad area is commonly referred to as organizational studies, organizational behavior or organization analysis. Therefore, a number of different theories and perspectives exist, some of which are compatible, and others that are competing.

  • Organization – process-related: an entity is being (re-)organized (organization as task or action).
  • Organization – functional: organization as a function of how entities like businesses or state authorities are used (organization as a permanent structure).
  • Organization – institutional: an entity is an organization (organization as an actual purposeful structure within a social context)

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  • Global List of Women's OrganizationsGlobal List of Women's Organizations
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    Contact information for women's organizations all over the world, sorted by country and region.
  • Center for Mayan Women CommunicatorsCenter for Mayan Women Communicators
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    Guatemala. A non-profit which functions as a center for women to unite and to develop skills in communications technology to enable better representation in the world and in the media. In English and Spanish.
  • WENWEN
    wen.org.uk
    The Women's Environmental Network is a registered charity educating, informing and empowering women and men who care about the environment. It researches and campaigns on environmental and health issues from a female perspective.
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How are volunteer organizations primarily funded?
Q. I am thinking mainly of ESL literacy organizations. I realize they have the volunteers for the work, but they also ussually have full time staff, facilities and revenue. Do donations keep these organizations afloat, or do they tap into some sort of government grant handout that supports them because they are serving the community (whatever that means) I would like to know how these organizations work? I'm believer in the follow the money principle but where is the money come from?
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A. some do get government grants, they get contributions from the community as well as fom organizations such as the United Way.
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What humanitarian organizations will let an 18 year old girl go to Darfur?
Q. After high school it has always been my dream to go to Darfur and work in a refugee camp. Do you know of any humanitarian organizations that will allow me to go there?
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A. I've got in contact with a couple NGO's that are there right now for volunteering...but it's almost impossible to volunteer there if you aren't a professional (doctor, nurse, etc...) b/c a lot of the activities that are needed there usually go to locals b/c they have heavy unemployment...so they pay a lot of people that live in certain area's of Darfur to do a lot of the work that you are looking to volunteer for.
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Are there any organizations that work with retarded children in sourthern california for volunteers?
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A. You should google it, I'm sure they'd appreciate the help, and any material donations you can make. But if you plan on getting in the building, don't ever say retarded. It's frowned upon. Try www.volunteerlosangeles.c om or www.volunteermatch.com
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