nongovernmental organization: Quick Facts

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Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition marks 30 years of fighting homelessness • Oct. 25, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (CBC)

NGO: Malaysia must step up haze enforcement • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Toronto Star)

82 KOICA-NGO volunteers serve communities across 20 countries • Oct. 21, 2026, 2:09 AM ET (Korea Herald)

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