Chapter 13: Programs Promoting SHD

Question 1

List some programs focused on improving literacy and education in developing countries.

Answer 1

• United Nations Girls education initiative

- UNICEF’s Child Friendly Schools Program

Question 2

Define hunger

Answer 2

The body’s way of signalling that it’s running short of food

Question 3

List and explain the World Food Programme’s five objectives

Answer 3

• save lives and protect livelihoods in emergencies
• strengthen the capacities of countries to reduce hunger, including through hand-over strategies and local purchase
• reduce chronic hunger and undernutrition
• prevent acute hunger and invest in disaster preparedness and mitigation measures
• restore and rebuild lives and livelihoods in post conflict, post-disaster or transition situations

Question 4

What type of aid is involved in WFP?

Answer 4

Multilateral aid

Question 5

List the goals of malaria control

Answer 5

• early diagnosis and prompt treatment
• planning and implementation of sustainable preventative measures
• detection, containment and prevention of epidemics
• promotion and regular reassessment of a country’s malaria situation

Question 6

How does improving literacy levels impact health?

Answer 6

Increases individual empowerment, decision making skills and health, enabling people to lead productive lives.

Question 7

What is the World Food Programme?

Answer 7

United Nations food agency mandated to combat global hunger worldwide through the provision of multilateral aid.

Question 8

Describe a program that’s working to improve health of individuals and communities in a developing country.

Answer 8

Food for Assets program organised by WHO pays workers and farmers with food so they can start to build a hunger-free future of their own. This food payment enables workers to devote time and energy to building infrastructure and develop new skills that will increase productivity and sustainability of the community.

Question 9

What are the benefits of using mosquito nets to prevent malaria?

Answer 9

Provides a better standard of living, enabling women and communities to be empowered and contribute to economic development.

Question 10

What are the key factors required for food security?

Answer 10

• food availability: having enough food available to all people in every country
• food access: all individuals having the knowledge and resources to access appropriate foods.
• food utilisation: individuals and families having appropriate knowledge about the processing, storage and prep of food to enable them to have access to a safe and nutritious diet.
• building up assets: involves individuals and communities saving money or resources, which can be used in a time of need.

Question 11

What are the 6 principal organs of the United Nations?

Answer 11

• the general assembly
• the security council
• trusteeship council
• economic and social council
• international court of justice
• secretariat