also: エヌピーオー
Refers to a nonprofit organization, often used in legal, social, and volunteer contexts. In Japan, it frequently implies a specified nonprofit corporation (特定非営利活動法人).
He works for an environmental NPO.
She established an NPO for environmental protection.
That NPO provides educational support to local children.
I've been working at an NPO since graduating from university.
I joined an NPO that supports local children.
ＮＧＯ (non-governmental organization) usually refers to groups doing international or advocacy work, while ＮＰＯ typically refers to domestic nonprofit organizations focused on social or community services.
Abbreviation of the English 'Non-Profit Organization' or 'Not-for-Profit Organization', adopted into Japanese as a loanword.