Small and effective NGOs as a role model for bigger success: The global primate network (Now ‘Third pole conservancy’)

Abstract

Non-governmental organizations - commonly called NGOs - are non-profit organizations. They can be tax exempt and the number of people working for NGOs are increasing rapidly. The amount of money that flows into these voluntary agencies working in activities such as disaster management and relief, development, public health, rehabilitation, environment protection, wildlife research and conservation etc. are also raising tremendously. They can leave a big footprint on the landscape and watersheds. These organizations are supporting government bodies in diverse sectors for the development and welfare of living beings. Many of NGOs are by now huge enough and scattered throughout the world extending their operational focus. In addition, many are in an emerging phase with big success with low funding and in a short time period. Here the example of such a small NGO called Global Primate Network-Nepal (now reformed as ‘Third Pole Conservancy’) is presented with successful endeavors in the field of wildlife research and conservation in Nepal but also dealing with wider issues in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.