Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 in the passage: The phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to th...

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 in the passage:

The phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1) ______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2) ______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3) ______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific environmental concerns or human rights (4) ______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.