Headquarters facts for kids

The main building of the United Nations

A headquarters is like the main office or home base for a big group or organization. It's the central place where most of the important work happens and where leaders make big decisions. Think of it as the brain of an organization!

What is a Headquarters?

Every large company, like a car maker or a phone company, has a headquarters. This is where their main leaders work and control all the different parts of their business around the world.

Headquarters for Different Groups

• Companies: For businesses, the headquarters is where the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and other top managers have their offices. They plan new products, manage money, and decide on the company's future.
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): These are groups that work for good causes, like helping people or protecting the environment. They also have a headquarters where they organize their projects and manage their volunteers.
• Military: In the military, a headquarters is where commanders plan strategies and direct their troops. It's a very important place for coordinating operations.

Images for kids

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  The headquarters of the United Nations in New York City.

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  Fortum headquarters building, Espoo, Finland

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  Volvo headquarters building, Göteborg, Sweden

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  Staff officers discuss convoy movements at the headquarters of Western Approaches Command in Liverpool, 1944.

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  St. Peter's Square with the Vatican Obelisk and St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

See also

In Spanish: Sede central para niños