(first published in https://digitalsenior.sg/working-in-a-local-ngo/)
Working in an NGO
offers many challenges and priceless lifetime experiences, more so
international ones. They have long term programs and stable funding from companies,
as well as government to support them, as their programs receive international
recognition for giving positive impact for its beneficiaries.
It is the same
with national and local NGOs in terms of
having long term programs and giving impact, but differences in funding and
recognition create different stories. Despite various issues covered, the area
of coverage and availability of local resources give different dynamics in
local NGOs movement.
Working in an NGO
with a great cause is good, but first, we need to understand its challenges and
environment so that we do not have false expectations. Here are some pros and
cons if you are considering to work in a local NGO after graduation.


