Effective Aid and Social Action Flashcards
Identify 4 features of effective aid programs
P - Partnerships and collaboration
O - Ownership
R - Results focused
T - Transparent and accountable
How does the feature of ‘Partnerships and Collaboration’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- pooling resources e.g. funds and combining different strengths/expertise = increase impact, efficiency and sustainability (for the program to run longer term)
- work WITH community = increase engagement/participation/receptiveness to program
- collaboration WITH locals to develop knowledge and skills = can be passed on to future generations therefore increases sustainability (for the program to run longer term)
How does the feature of ‘Ownership’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- using LOCALS = culturally sensitive, increase engagement and participation
- meeting the needs identified by LOCAL community = appropriate to what is needed and likely to have greater impact
- delivered in LOCAL language = increased access to messages to be effective (and passed on/sustainable)
- training/educating LOCAL = sustainable as knowledge and skills can be passed on to future generations to increase long term effects of program
How does the feature of ‘Results Focused’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- monitor using evidence/data = meeting intended impact
- focus on women = increases impact as women often care/pass on messages to children who are the future (sustainable)
- aid to those who need it most e.g. low SES free access = equitable and likely to have greatest impact
How does the feature of ‘Transparency and Accountability’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?
- publishing information and making it openly available = truthful evaluation of program outcomes to identify areas for improvement
- program meeting it’s aim/s = tracking progress towards intended outcomes
- aid provided to those who need it most = show evidence that program is equitable and removing barriers for vulnerable groups i.e. rural and remote
What does ‘Transparency’ mean with reference to effective aid?
All necessary information is readily available to those involved in developing and implementing program i.e. funding is provided ethically and is being used for intended purpose, not deceitful
What does ‘Accountability’ mean in reference to effective aid?
Regular monitoring and assessment of progress against the aims and objectives of the program.
What is ‘social action’?
“Doing something/a behaviour to help create positive change and improve human welfare”
At an individual level or by contributing to an organised group to advocate for change on a larger scale - many of the inequalities experienced around the world can be addressed by taking social action.
Justify why people may take social action
- Because social action raises awareness of other’s situations so people might engage in social action to help those who are less fortunate than themselves
- Because it may help to prevent harm to community and/or environment e.g. advocate against large-scale development in fragile environmental area
- Because social action tends to focus on minority groups who may be ignored or discriminated against e.g. those with low income or disability so people might engage in social action to ensure the needs of all people are represented
Name 4 ways to engage in social action
D - Donate
P - Purchasing power
R - Raise awareness
V - Volunteer
Describe ‘donate’ as a way of engaging in social action including an example
Refers to giving resources, usually money to fund development programs and provide emergency assistance.
E.g. donate a monthly amount of money to World Vision to sponsor a child i.e. providing them with access to education
NOTE: must say what is being donated and what it is likely to be used for
Describe ‘purchasing power’ as a way of engaging in social action including an example
Consumers buy products that support actions to promote social change. This can include:
- purchasing products where % of cost is donated to a cause
- purchasing products which are ethically sourced
- boycotting/not purchasing certain products/brands which are not environmentally friendly or exploit workers rights
E.g. ensuring purchase only fair trade coffee
Describe ‘raising awareness’ as a way of engaging in social action including an example
Find out more about social issues and implement an awareness campaign e.g. social media, online petitions, etc. to ensure more people are aware of issues that need support.
E.g. ‘Push Up Challenge’ on social media to raise awareness for mental health.
Describe ‘volunteering’ as a way of engaging in social action including an example
Giving time to assist in raising funds or helping a program (free of payment) which is designed to help improve the lives of others and their communities.
E.g. ‘shaking tins’ at traffic lights to raise funds for Red Cross
NOTE: must say what time is being used to do
Justify why individuals may donate as a way to engage in social action
Because most Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) rely on public donations to carry out their work e.g. to improve h&wb and HD in low- and middle-income countries.
