4.2.7 Flashcards
focus of programs
FILM SH. food security. immunisation. literacy (education). Malaria. Safe water and sanitation. HIV/AIDS
literacy
refers to the ability to be able to read and write
food security
refers to the state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local non-emergency sources
HIV/AIDS
refers to a contagious virus (HIV) that leads to the immune system not functioning appropriately.
virus spreads and leads to AIDS.
spread through bodily fluids
Malaria
refers to highly contagious disease caused by a parasite transmitted via the bite of an infected mosquito.
parasite infects red blood cells, leading to fever, vomitting and death
bed nets
act as barrier, stopping mosquitoes biting.
insecticide repels and kills them
immunisation
refers to providing vaccinations for communicable diseases which then make people immune to getting the disease
diseases that can be immunised against
measles.
polio.
whooping cough
safe water
refers to having water that is uncontaminated either through treatment or water from sources such as natural springs and wells.
also having adequate about of water for drinking, cooking, washing
sanitation
refers to maintaining clean, hygienic conditions that help prevent disease through services such as garbage collection, basic sewage and drainage systems
food security program
food for assets by UN WFP
food security program: food for assets, type of aid
multilateral - UN
food security program: food for assets, implementation
pays for workers and farmers with food to engage in and establish land conservation.
gives people assistance to establish own gardens and run own business
immunisation program
the measles and rubella initiative by American red cross
immunisation program: measles and rubella initiative, type of aid
NGO - American red cross
immunisation program: measles and rubella initiative, implementation
workers go door to door explaining importance of immunisation.
mass immunisations in schools.
provide vaccine at little cost.
train health works to administer vaccine
literacy program
literacy boost by save the children
literacy program: literacy boost, type of aid
NGO - save the children
literacy program: literacy boost, implementation
trains teachers.
sponsors reading camps and establishes libraries.
system of ‘reading buddies’
malaria program
nothing but nets by UN
malaria program: nothing but nets, type of aid
multilateral - UN
malaria program: nothing but nets, implementation
provide insecticide treated nets at low/no cost.
teach locals how to use and repair nets.
indoor residual spraying.
education get rid of stagnant water
safe water and sanitation program
bringing safe water close to home by WaterAid australia
safe water and sanitation program: bringing safe water close to home, type of aid
NGO - waterAid australia
safe water and sanitation program: bringing safe water close to home, implementation
install wells / water pumps.
train workers how to use and repair wells/pumps.
educate communities about sanitation and hygiene
HIV/AIDS program
antiretroviral therapy program by global fund
HIV/AIDS program: ART program, type of aid
multilateral - global fund
HIV/AIDS program: ART program, implementation
treatment for HIV/AIDS by access to ART.
testing, care and support services.
free condoms
