### Question
How is the "private voluntary organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **private voluntary organization** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2214a* as follows -

> a not-for-profit entity that—


(A) engages in and supports activities of an economic or social development or humanitarian nature for citizens in foreign countries

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2214a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT > Part II-Other Programs > subpart vi-development assistance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises > Division D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

