NGO's

Question 1

What are 3 NGO’s

Answer 1

• World vision
• Red cross
• Oxfam

Question 2

Describe world vision

Answer 2

A non government organisation that works with children, families and communities around the world to overcome poverty and injustice

Question 3

How does world vision promote global health

Answer 3

• Reducing the effect of malnutrition
  will reduce global U5MR by feeding children nutritious foods to survive longer and increase life expectancy at birth
• Being well nourished will improve the physical health of community by increasing their immune system by having access to nutritious foods and minerals.

Question 4

How does world vision promote SHD

Answer 4

By having access to nutritious food and not being malnourished individuals more likely to sustain a healthy weight, improving physical health. Healthier individuals are able to lead creative productive lives which increases human development

Question 5

Describe red cross

Answer 5

To improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and internationally by mobilising the power of humanity

Question 6

How does red cross promote global health

Answer 6

Provide services such as:
- Blood services
- First aid 
- Disaster and emergency services
This allows:
- Increased life expectancy
- Decreased mortality rates 
- Decreased morbidity rates

Question 7

How does red cross promote SHD

Answer 7

Red cross work with communities to develop:
- emergency disaster plans
- basic health services such as hospitals
- water and sanitation relief services
- HIV prevention
SHD is promoted through these programs as it:
-addresses the needs of the current population without compromising the needs of future generations

Question 8

Describe oxfam

Answer 8

Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty, where people can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights and assume their responsibilities - a world in which everyone is valued and treated equally

Question 9

How does Oxfam promote global health

Answer 9

-By providing individuals with an education and enrolling children in primary school, this significantly reduces global child and maternal mortality rates
Oxfam:
- Improves access to clean water and sanitation
- Ensuring all people have access to nutritious foods
- Improve access to basic health services
Decreases mortality
Increases life expectancy

Question 10

How does oxfam promote SHD

Answer 10

• Allowing all children to have an education - allows them to develop to full potential and have more opportunities when older
• Healthier individuals - allows all people to lead productive and creative live by promoting physical health
• Improves SHD for future generations