1. International organizations
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2. European Union Year founded: ______ Current # of Countries Involved:_____
1951 27
Reason the EU exists
To help European countries avoid conflict by making them dependent on each other.
Main roles of the EU:
Create a single economy in which all members participate
Act as a single voice in the world for its member countries
Give aid to countries around the world

3. The United Nations Year founded: ______ Current # of Countries Involved:_____
1945
193
Reason the UN exists
Keeping the peace, developing friendly relationships among countries, and improving the quality of life for the world’s poor people
Main roles of the UN :
Peacekeeping—bring stability and peace to troubled areas of the world
Improve the quality of life for the world’s poor

4. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Year founded: ______ Current # of Countries Involved:_____
1949 28
Reason NATO exists
Group of countries that will protect each other in case of attack
Main roles NATO :
Help keep peace and security around the world
Help countries after a natural disaster

5. WORLD BANK Year founded: ______ Current # of Countries Involved:_____
1944
187
Reason the World Bank exists
Help poor and middle-income countries get money to build improvements and reduce poverty
Main roles of the World Bank:
Improve living conditions in countries with moderate financial resources.
Improve conditions in the poorest countries in the world.

6. World health organization Year founded: ______ Current # of Countries Involved:_____
1948
193
Reason the WHO exists
Works to improve health around the entire world
Main roles of the WHO:
Gather health data
Keep people healthy
Respond to crises

7. RED CROSS & RED CRESCENT Year founded: ______ Current # of Countries Involved:_____
1863
186
Reason the EU exists
Help people around the world
Main roles of the EU:
Respond to disasters
Run programs in local communities
Visiting prisoners of war