Aid Schemes Flashcards
Who was the Grameen Bank set up by, when and where?
Muhammed Yunus, 1974, Bangladesh
Through the GB how many have been able to set up a business?
2 million Bangladeshis
Who can apply to the GB?
only those with assets
What is the GB repayment rate?
98%
What % of GB borrowers are female?
94%
How much has the GB given in foreign aid?
$30billion
What scheme has been set up in the DRC?
Village saving and loans association
Who funds the VSLAs?
children in crisis
With the VSLA’s how much can you borrow?
3 x the amount you save
Why has one VSLA location had to shut down?
conflict
Whats one threat of the VSLAs?
only 3 people have keys could lead to corruption
The VSLAs is run by the ? for the ?
people, people
Who do the VSLAs promote?
women in the household so they are more respected by men
When was the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation founded?
2000
What does the B&MGF focus on?
improving peoples health and well-being to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty
If you invest in a women it has a ? effect
ripple (helps families, communities and countries achieve long-lasting benefits)
What do the B&MGF want to combat, and how have they done this?
infectious diseases, providing vaccines, drugs and diagnostics. Deliver a health service to this who most need it
What is CHAI, what does it stand for?
a scheme to help Malawi develop, Clinton Health Access Initiative
Who is CHAI funded by?
DFID
What does CHAI aim to do?
contribute to the cost of drugs needed by patients who are HIV+
What has the price reduction been for LDC government thanks to CHAI?
$400 per annum, per patient to $159
What has CHAI achieved thanks to prevention of mother to child transmission?
50% decrease in mother to child transmission at 6 weeks and 35% decrease at 18month mark
What is Oxfam aiming to do in Niger?
fight malnutrition
How are Oxfam hoping to fight malnutrition in Niger?
installing water points, toilets, washing areas, facilities for safely disposing of medical waste and improved hygiene standards at centres
