Paper Two: Migration Flashcards
Why is migration an issue
conflict, poverty and victimisation often result in humanitarian organisations providing basic infrastructure for massive temporary communities of destitue migrants all over the world
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
-Solar cookies for the refugees in Burkina Faso which is the best climate for solar energy
response to clean water need for migrants
SunDwater Company: -water distillation technology/filtering
response to clothing need for migrants
Angela Luna: ‘Adiff’ multi purpose clothing/shelters
response to housing need for migrants
Ikea foundation: lat pack ‘better shelter’ housing
United Nations Population Fund response to medical care need for migrants
-‘hospitainers’ and ‘maternitainers’ (adapted shipping containers) for mobile hospitality
Ikea Foundation ‘better shelter’- produced in response to refugee cricis- features
- can be erected without tools
- sleeps 5 people
- well insulated
- solar powered electrical system
What is fairtrade
- a movement encouraging the ethical treatment of farmers and workers in developing countries
- seeks to adress the exploitation of farmers and craft workers in developing countries
- negotiated with buyers to secure fair prices for products
How do organisations seek to promote the Fairtrade mark status
- sustainable development
- benefits for products
- active citizenship
- increased demand for Fairtrade accredited food and craft