Every day, NGOs worldwide work with governments and the United Nations and its agencies in a full spectrum of areas, from public health, social justice, and sustainable development to human rights and world peace. As a model, to illustrate the diverse capacities, responsibilities, and roles of NGOs, imagine a rainbow. Each color illustrates a unique sphere of action. The full spectrum of colors participates in the process of addressing social challenges. Red represents emergencies, such as the medical and public health crises after the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Taiwan.
Orange represents reconstruction.
Yellow represents social development. Green represents economic development, agriculture, and the environment. Blue symbolizes human rights and law. Indigo represents spirituality, religious organizations, and faith communities. Finally, violet is the symbol for synergy, the fruit of collaboration.