3. Pov–er –ty [pov – er- tee]
noun
1. The state or condition of having little or no money, goods,
or means of support; condition of being poor. Synonyms:
privation, neediness, destitution, indigence, pauperism,
penury. Antonyms: riches, wealth, plenty.
4. Poverty is something that not only effects undeveloped countries, its an
epidemic internationally.
It’s serious.
It’s real.
It’s happening.
7. Oxfam is an international organization in more than
90 countries as apart of a global movement for
change, to build a future free from the injustice of
poverty.
Oxfam focus its efforts in:
Development – Working with partners and
communities on programs to eradicate poverty and
combat injustice.
Emergencies – We deliver immediate live-saving
assistance to people affected by natural disasters or
conflict, and help to build their resilience to future
disasters.
Campaigning – We are part of a global movement for
change. We raise public awareness if the causes of
poverty and encourage ordinary people to take action
for a fairer world.
Advocacy – press decision-makers to change policies
and practices that reinforce poverty and injustice.
Policy Research – Speak with authority as a result of
through research and analysis, and the real
experience of our partners in developing countries.
8. We are Christian – We follow the teachings of
Jesus who calls us to love our neighbours,
care for children and challenge injustice.
We are committed to the poor – We called to
serve the neediest people of the earth; to
relieve their suffering and to promote the
transformation of their wellbeing.
We are responsive – We respond to need
whenever and wherever we can. We shall
never rest while children suffer in situations
that can be changed.
We value all people – we believe that every
person is created equal and entitled to
freedom, justice, peace and opportunity. We
celebrate the richness of diversity in human
personality, culture and contribution.
We work as partners – We work together with
all those who care, recognising that more is
achieved through co-operation that
competition.
We are good stewards – We take great care
of the resources entrusted to us by others,
whether this money, time or trust, and we are
open and transparent in our reporting.
9. We believe that nurturing and caring for children
are the cornerstones of human progress.
We advocate for measures to children the best
start in life, because proper care at the youngest
ago forms the strongest foundation for a
person’s future.
We promote girls’ education – ensuring they
complete primary education.
We act so that all children are immunized
against common childhood diseases.
We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
among young people because it is right to keep
them from harm and enable them to protect
others.
We involve everyone creating protective
environments for children.
UNICEF upholds the Convention on the Rights of
Children.
We are apart of the Global Movement for
Children – a broad coalition dedicated to
improving the life of every child.
We are active in more than 190 countries.
11. Buy Fairtrade products –
Fairtrade is an organization that prevents farmers in developing
countries from being ripped off for their quality goods. Its is important
to buy Fairtrade certified products, where possible to support these
farmers.
12. Volunteer for an organization wanting to
make their mark in reducing the poverty
numbers.
13. - Sponsor a Child through World Vision.
- Make a regular donation to a charity in
support of preventing world poverty.
- Take part in a campaign / sign a petition
15. REFERENCES
Dictionary meaning, Poverty - dictionary.reference.com/browse/poverty
– Viewed 1 May 2013
World Vision International, www.wvi.org/, photos and information
- Viewed 1 May 2013
UNICEF International, www.unicef.org/, photos and information
- Viewed 1 May 2013
Oxfam International, www.oxfam.org/, photos and information
- Viewed 1 May 2013
shaelaiza.blogsot.com, photos
- Viewed 18 May 2013
beforeitsnews.com, photos
- Viewed 18 May 2013
Audio – Going Gone by The Black Eyed Peas feat. Jack Johnson,
brought from iTunes 19 May 2013
