Chapter 4: How non-governmental organisations respond to humanitarian crises Flashcards
Whenever there is a natural disaster or civil war, appeals are made to do what?
Whenever there is a: 1. Natural disaster Or, 2. Civil war ,appeals are made to provide funds to help those in need
Whenever there is a natural disaster, or civil war, appeals are made to provide funds to help those in need.
Many of these appeals are by what?
Many of these appeals are by single organisations
Whenever there is a natural disaster, or civil war, appeals are made to provide funds to help those in need.
Many of these appeals are by single organisations, but they are often made by what?
Many of these appeals are by single organisations, but they are often made by umbrella groups
Whenever there is a natural disaster, or civil war, appeals are made to provide funds to help those in need.
Many of these appeals are by single organisations, but they are often made by umbrella groups, such as what?
Many of these appeals are by single organisations, but they are often made by umbrella groups, such as the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)
What does the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) do?
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) works with a range of NGOs to provide urgent:
- Help
- Relief
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) works with a range of NGOs to provide urgent help and relief.
DEC works with who in times of crisis?
DEC works with 13 leading UK aid charities in times of crisis
Since its launch in 1963, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has done what?
Since its launch in 1963, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has:
- Run 67 appeals
- Raised more than £1.4 billion
NGOs
NGOs are non-governmental organisations
NGOs are non-governmental organisations.
They can be what or what?
NGOs can be:
1. National
Or,
2. International
Many of NGOs are what?
Many of NGOs are charities that provide services to those in need
Many of NGOs are charities that provide services to those in need, similar to those what?
Many of NGOs are charities that provide services to those in need, similar to those provided by government
Many NGOs work with who?
Many NGOs work with government agencies
Many NGOs can receive funds from who?
Many NGOs can receive funds from government
The UK government is the first country in the what to do what?
The UK government is the first country in the G7 to honour the UN target set in 1970 of ring-fencing 0.7% of its GNI for international aid spending
GNI
GNI is:
- Gross National Income
- GDP minus income earned by non-residents plus income received from non-residents
The Department for International Development is responsible for what?
The Department for International Development is responsible for allocating around £12 billion of UK taxpayers’ money a year on aid
The Department for International Development is responsible for allocating around £12 billion of UK taxpayers’ money a year on aid.
The Department for International Development allocated some funds to what?
The Department for International Development allocated some funds to the work of the NGOs
Oxfam
Oxfam is a UK-based international humanitarian relief NGO
Oxfam is a UK-based international humanitarian relief NGO.
It dates back to when?
Oxfam dates back to 1942
Oxfam dates back to 1942, when what?
Oxfam dates back to 1942, when the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief was set up to pressure the wartime government to help starving children in:
- Belgium
- Greece
Oxfam is a UK-based international humanitarian relief NGO.
Today, Oxfam is what?
Today, Oxfam is a worldwide organisation providing a range of:
- Services
- Help
Some of the things Oxfam deals with
Some of the things Oxfam deals with are:
- Business
- Women’s rights
- Poverty in the UK
- Climate change
- Education
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated what?
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to who?
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including what?
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including:
- NGOs
- The Red Cross
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to do what?
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to meet the needs of the population of Syria
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to meet the needs of the population of Syria.
Between 2012 and 2015, the key outcomes of this funding were what?
Between 2012 and 2015, the key outcomes of this funding were:
- Food
- Water
- Health
- Shelter
- Education
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to meet the needs of the population of Syria.
Between 2012 and 2015, the key outcomes of this funding were food, water, health, shelter and education.
Describe the key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to food
The key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to food were that 13.3 million ration portions were provided
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to meet the needs of the population of Syria.
Between 2012 and 2015, the key outcomes of this funding were food, water, health, shelter and education.
Describe the key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to water
The key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to water were that 1.6 million people a month gained access to clean water
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to meet the needs of the population of Syria.
Between 2012 and 2015, the key outcomes of this funding were food, water, health, shelter and education.
Describe the key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to health
The key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to health were that 2 million medical consultations were held
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to meet the needs of the population of Syria.
Between 2012 and 2015, the key outcomes of this funding were food, water, health, shelter and education.
Describe the key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to shelter
The key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to shelter were that 409,000 people were given shelter in the whole region
Since 2012, the UK government has allocated over £900 million, to over 30 partners, including NGOs and the Red Cross, to meet the needs of the population of Syria.
Between 2012 and 2015, the key outcomes of this funding were food, water, health, shelter and education.
Describe the key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to education
The key outcomes of this funding between 2012 and 2015 in relation to education were that 224,000 children were supported in:
1. Formal
2. Informal
education
An example of a well-known international NGO
An example of a well-known international NGO is the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement
An example of a well-known international NGO is the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
It is made up of what?
The Red:
1. Cross
2. Crescent
movement is made up of 3 parts
An example of a well-known international NGO is the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
As a part of its work, the international Red Cross/Red Crescent is currently doing what in places including what?
As a part of its work, the international Red Cross/Red Crescent is currently helping people in places including:
- Yemen
- Africa with the Ebola outbreak
- Iraq
- Syria
Médecins Sans Frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières is Doctors without Borders
Médecins Sans Frontières is Doctors without Borders.
When did it set up?
Médecins Sans Frontières set up in 1971
Médecins Sans Frontières is Doctors without Borders..
Médecins Sans Frontières set up in 1971 and now operates where?
Médecins Sans Frontières set up in 1971 and now operates in over 60 countries
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has what?
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has 62 staff working with 130 Ukrainian staff
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has 62 staff working with 130 Ukrainian staff, providing what?
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has 62 staff working with 130 Ukrainian staff, providing:
- Basic healthcare
- Medicines
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has 62 staff working with 130 Ukrainian staff, providing basic healthcare and medicines in what?
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has 62 staff working with 130 Ukrainian staff, providing basic healthcare and medicines in 25 locations on both sides of the disputed border
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has 62 staff working with 130 Ukrainian staff, providing basic healthcare and medicines in 25 locations on both sides of the disputed border.
As the conflict has progressed, Médecins Sans Frontières has had to what?
As the conflict has progressed, Médecins Sans Frontières has had to expand its:
- Psychological support
- Mental health provision
In the Ukraine, Médecins Sans Frontières has 62 staff working with 130 Ukrainian staff, providing basic healthcare and medicines in 25 locations on both sides of the disputed border.
As the conflict has progressed, Médecins Sans Frontières has had to expand its psychological support and mental health provision and is doing what?
As the conflict has progressed, Médecins Sans Frontières has had to expand its:
1. Psychological support
2. Mental health provision
and is helping people at 30 locations on both sides of the frontline