Year 11 - Citizenship
What is the role of NGOs in responding to international crises?
How does the international community respond to global humanitarian problems?
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Unit Summary
Pupils consider what role the UK should have in tackling international conflict and global humanitarian problems, exploring different methods for conflict resolution.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the role of non-governmental organisations in responding to international crises.
Key Notes
- NGOs are non-governmental organisations using varied strategies to address social, political and humanitarian issues.
- NGOs respond to crises by delivering aid and often work with global agencies like the WHO to save lives.
- The effectiveness of NGOs in crises depends on factors like funding, accountability and community reach.
Vocabulary To Learn
- NGO: a non-profit, voluntary group that works locally, nationally, or internationally to achieve a specific aim; NGOs are independent from governments, but often work alongside them
- humanitarian assistance: providing help and support during emergencies such as natural disasters or conflicts
- social justice: a system where everyone has equal rights, opportunities, and access to resources, regardless of their background or identity
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- NGOs don't get any government funding because they are non-governmental.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
NGOs are non-governmental organisations using varied strategies to address social, political and humanitarian issues. NGOs respond to crises by delivering aid and often work with global agencies like the WHO to save lives.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'NGO'
a non-profit, voluntary group that works locally, nationally, or internationally to achieve a specific aim; NGOs are independent from governments, but often work alongside them.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: NGOs don't get any government funding because they are non-governmental. Correction: NGOs are independent of government control but can still receive government funding to help carry out important work.
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