Christian Aid and the EU
Christian Aid Who is Christian Aid? Christian aid is an agency run by Christians to development. It is helping over 60 countries and is a member of the Trade Justice Movement and the make poverty history campaign. Christian Aid's History Christian Aid began in the 1940s with the name 'Christian Reconstruction'. They began by helping refugees, but now Christian Aid (its name changed in 1964) has expanded and now works in over 60 countries worldwide. Christian Aid's aims are: * To deliver real, practical benefits on the ground * To speak out where there is injustice * To campaign for change How does Christian Aid spend their money? The diagram to the above shows what Christian Aid spend (per year) on projects, emergencies, campaigning, fundraising and governance. 47% of their funds are being spent on long term development projects. That means just over £39 million! The diagram shows us that a lot of money is needed for the different projects. This diagram is an easy reassuring way to know that our money is going to the right place. Who do we help? Christian aid aims to help people all over the world build the life they deserve. They help anyone, not only Christians. "Whether they have a faith or not, people support Christian Aid because they know we have the courage and integrity to take the difficult positions. They expect us to deliver good-quality aid that
Christianity and Aid Questions
Christianity Coursework Name: Mandy Tubby Candidate Number: 4121 School: James Allen's Girls' School School Number: 0828 Subject Number: 730 Titles: R1) Explain what Christians teach about the causes of hunger and disease, and the biblical teachings they might use. R2) Using Christian Aid or CAFOD explain how Christians may respond to world hunger and disease. R3) "Christians are responsible for each other no matter where in the world the live." Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. It has always been considered that in respect to wealth and poverty, the world can be separated in to two obvious sections, the North and the South or the Developed World and the Developing World. The North consists of North America, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand; these countries boast a high standard of living. The South consists of countries, which suffer a very low standard of living, i.e. Sudan, Nepal, Somalia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, etc. Most of the countries in the Developing World suffer from very serious problems, which effect the whole population, these are: * Low life expectancy. Life expectancy is the age that a person can be expected to live. In the North people are expected to live in to their late seventies, however, in the South
What are the different forms of aid given by more economically developed countries? Explain how useful the aid is and evaluate why some aid is more successful than other aid.
What are the different forms of aid given by more economically developed countries? Explain how useful the aid is and evaluate why some aid is more successful than other aid. Aid is help given between More Economically Developed Countries (M.E.D.C's) and Less Economically Developed Countries (L.E.D.C's). This help is usually given after a disaster and is known as emergency aid; it comes in the form of food, clothing, shelter, money, medicine, and services, which their country might not have like doctors and teachers. Aid can also be given over a long period of time to help develop their country; this is known as development aid. This project is hoped to improve the living standard of the local people. L.E.D.C's need aid because they have high populations and little wealth; they would need development aid to help with this. There also seems to be more natural disasters and internal fighting, Rwanda for example has internal fighting and natural disasters. Lower living standards, poorer education and poorer health all lead to problems within the country which will eventually need aid from M.E.D.C's. In my assignment I am going to use evidence from two modules, Internet, news articles and news programs. I will also use evidence from Penny Forsyth's talk, videos and other research I will do. I am going to evaluate all the evidence and see which was successful and which
Foreign Aid
Foreign Aid The dictionary definition of the term 'foreign aid' is: "The administered transfer of resources from the advanced countries for the purpose of encouraging economic growth in developing countries." [Bannock:1988 P.164] However, so as not to confuse foreign aid with the investments of multinational corporations or commercial banks, many economists require foreign aid to meet two distinct criteria: 1) Its objective must be noncommercial from the point of view of the donor and 2) it should be characterized by concessional terms. There are many ways and means of transferring resources to LDC's (Less Developed Countries): Multilaterally, as with the many international agencies such as the World Bank or various departments of the United Nations. Bilaterally, which is an agreement between two countries for a specific amount or item of aid. Direct food aid, or, the granting of preferential tariffs by developed countries to Third World exports of manufactured goods. However, the evaluation of the effects and purposes of foreign aid has become a subjective and value-laden minefield, with many commentators simply picking out the facts which suit their particular ideological perspective. In this essay we will assess how the different forms of foreign aid affect LDC's, examine the opposing theories of dependency and modernization in relation to development assistance, and
Christian Aid - short review
Christian Aid An agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland, Christian Aid works wherever the need is greatest, irrespective of religion. It supports local organisations, which are best placed to understand local needs, as well as giving help on the ground through 16 overseas offices. Christian Aid believes in strengthening people to find their own solutions to the problems they face. It strives for a new world transformed by an end to poverty and campaigns to change the rules that keep people poor. Over one billion people are living in poverty today. And the gap between rich and poor is getting wider. The global trading system lies at the heart of this inequality. Christian Aid is campaigning to tackle the negative impact of international trade rules on the world's poorest people. Your role is vital!! * Christian Aid believes that it is essential to tackle the underlying causes of poverty. Many of the key decisions that affect poor countries and poor communities, and that can sometimes create poverty, are made by politicians and business leaders in the rich world. We can all use our influence on these people to make sure that the perspective of the world's poorest people is heard. * Christian Aid also believes that the Christian gospel demands that we do all we can to challenge injustice and inequality, and to work for a world where everyone is included in the feast
What is Christian aid?
Christian aid is an agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland. It was set up in 1945. Christian Aid is an UK and Ireland based charity that funds projects in some of the world's poorest countries. It helps people to improve their own lives and to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice. Christian Aid works wherever the need is greatest, irrespective of religion. It supports local organisations. Christian Aid believes in strengthening people to find their own solutions to the problems they face. Out of every pound that they receive; * 75p is spent on tackling poverty on behalf of the poorest people in the world * 11p is spent on campaigning and education, to change the structures of inequality that keep people poor * 12p is spent on fundraising * 2p is spent on administration Christian Aid aim is to make a difference in four particular areas. These are: * Food security - ensuring that poor people can meet their food needs. This includes work on issues to do with land, water, trade and the environment. * Health - supporting poor people in accessing health care, with particular emphasis on issues around HIV/AIDS. * Rights - supporting and undertaking work which enables poor communities to assert their civil, social, political and cultural rights * Peace building and reconciliation - helping communities to overcome situations of conflict. In emergency
Aid and Development Report
Monday 20th November 2006 Aid and Development Report The Aswan Dam A major example of a top down project is the building of the Aswan Dam. It is built nearly 4 miles south from the old dam which is called the Low Dam. It took eleven years to build, from 1960 to 1971 and it cost $1 billion to make. The Soviet Union helped the Egyptian government to build the dam. The Aswan High Dam was built to control the flow of the River Nile. Before the dam was built, the river used to flood the surrounding land for 2 to 3 months each year, covering it in silt. This created fertile farmland across the desert. However, for the rest of the year, there wasn't enough water, and in some years the flooding was very severe, causing damage to villages. The Egyptian government built the Aswan Dam to ensure a reliable water supply throughout the year. A lot of the water was used to irrigation to help the farmers grow more crops; however, although the dam solved some problems, it created many new ones. Advantages The advantages of building this dam is that now, many more people in Egypt get plenty of fresh and clean drinking water which they get form the Lake Nasser. The water from the Lake Nasser is pumped into people's homes all over Egypt and it is used for washing, drinking, cooking and in machines e.g. washing machines. Factories also use the water for cooling. The farmers use the water
Economics LDC Types of Aid
ESSAY HIGHER ECONOMICS LEVEL: Explain the key issues in relation to the developing nations in Relation to Aid and Trade in terms of achieving Growth and Development Economic Growth occurs where there is an increase in the productive potential of the economy and is best calculated by the boost in a country's real level of output over a period of time. All in all generating economic growth rests on the basis of resources and the importance of the quantity and quality of the factors of production: land, labour, capital. A developing country is a country often with characteristics tending to be; dependency on primary products, low per capita incomes, high incidence of poverty, low levels of human capital (education, health, nutrition) and weak economy associates. Due to this they often they lack the enticement to undergo structural change and consequently, economic growth. Derisory markets and in appropriate intervention, are other credible reasons why Lower Economically Developed countries, do not succeed to expand economically. Apposite policies and strategies have been developed to explain the process of economic development. In a broad continuum, one can divide these into two imperative factors; integral (inward) and peripheral (outward) oriented strategies. The Harrod-Domar model lays emphasis on the importance of savings and efficiency. It "identifies the rate of growth
Who benefits from aid?
Who benefits from aid? Charlotte McCaffrey Evidence indicates that aid benefits the donor and not the recipient. The theory develops through Rostow, who believes that all countries have the potential to develop. He believes that it's a natural, evolutionary process which will naturally occur in all underdeveloped countries have the potential to develop. He believes that it is a natural evolutionary process which will naturally occur in all underdeveloped countries. However, he also believes that the first world can speedup this process by acting as a catalyst. This is the justification for aid. However in reality, it is the first world, rather than the third that benefit through aid. The first world benefits economically and politically, where as there third world are exploited and left in debt. There are three different types of aid. The first is bi-lateral aid. This is aid that is traded from government to government, and this is how France, Germany and America all give most of their aid. In bi-lateral aid, the donor has total control over who gives the aid. The second type of aid is multi-lateral aid. This is how smaller countries tend to give aid. The World Bank is the most important aid institution. However because seats are allocated depending on how much the country contributes, America have constantly dominated. Despite
Christian aid is trying to make it possible for trade work for poor people a thing off the past. Trade is an immensely powerful force, but it is also a global trading system that leaves half the world living in poverty
Christian aids campaign for Fair Trade! Christian aid is trying to make it possible for trade work for poor people a thing off the past. Trade is an immensely powerful force, but it is also a global trading system that leaves half the world living in poverty and instead of helping to reduce inequality the current trading system is reinforcing it! Christian aid are campaigning for trade justice- this means the world leaders must: * Stop forcing poor countries to open their markets and allow them to support their traders; * Introduce legally binding regulations for big business' * Stop rich country protectionism that hurts poor people. * Ensure trade policy is made in a fair democratic way. TOP TEN FACTS! . International trade is worth $10 billion a minute. 2. Poor countries account for only 0.4% of world trade since 1980 their share has halved. 3. The United Nations estimates that unfair trade rules deny poor countries $700 billion every year. Less than 0.01% of this could save the sight of 30 million. 4. Income per person in the poorest countries in Africa has fallen by 1/4 in the last 20 years. 5. The 3 richest people in the world control more wealth than all 600 million in the world's poorest countries. 6. Nearly half the worlds' population (2.8 billion people) live on less than 2 U.S dollars per day. 7. The prices of many poor countries key exports are the
