A civil society organization (CSO) is a group of people that operates in the community in a way that is distinct from both government and business.
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Civil society
Civil society can be understood as the "third sector" of society, distinct from government and business, and including the family and the private sphere.[Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an independent, typically nonprofit organization that operates outside government control, though it may get a significant percentage of its funding from government or corporate sources. NGOs often focus ...]
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Social movement organization
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