ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Government-organized non-governmental organization

Okay kiddo, let me try to break this down for you in a way that makes sense.

So, you know what a government is, right? It's the group of people who make the rules and run things in a country.

Well, a non-governmental organization - or NGO for short - is a group of people who come together to do good things, like helping people in need or protecting the environment. They're not run by the government, but they're also not trying to make money like a business would.

Now here's where things get a little tricky. Sometimes, the government will create an NGO. Yes, you heard that right - the government makes a group that's not really part of the government!

Why would they do that, you ask? Well, one reason might be to carry out certain tasks or projects that the government can't or doesn't want to do on its own. For example, if there's a disaster like a hurricane or earthquake, the government might set up an NGO to provide aid and relief to the affected people.

Another reason might be to work with other countries or organizations in a way that's separate from official government channels. For example, let's say the US government wants to help people in a certain country, but they're not on good terms with the government of that country. They might create an NGO to work with local organizations and get help to the people who need it, without going through the government.

So, to sum up: a government-organized non-governmental organization is a group of people who do good things but are set up by the government to carry out certain tasks or work with others outside of official government channels. Got it?