Programs addressing the SDGs

Question 1

Features of an effective aid program

Answer 1

• Ownership by recipient country
• Partnerships
• Transparency and shared responsibility
• Results focused

Question 2

Ownership by recipient country

Answer 2

Countries receiving the aid must be involved in deciding the type of aid that will best meet their needs.

Question 3

Partnerships

Answer 3

Requires a range of stakeholders working together and combining their expertise to make efficient use of resources.

Question 4

Transparency

Answer 4

An effective aid program is one that is implemented in a clear and open way, with its goals, objectives and funding make known to the community.

Question 5

Focused on results

Answer 5

Should be focused on addressing patterns of disease and illness, as well as involving and educating women.

Question 6

How do we evaluate the effectiveness of an aid program?

Answer 6

Evaluating:
- its purpose
- the SDG being addressed
- details of its implementation and partnerships
- how the program will promote h+w and human development

Question 7

Name of an effective aid program
- SDG focus
- Target group

Answer 7

Sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing program in Cambodia

• SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing
• Women

Question 8

Sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing program in Cambodia
- Purpose

Answer 8

The purpose of the program is to improve access to sexual and reproductive h+w information in the most isolated communities in Cambodia, due to the lack of knowledge and education.

Question 9

Sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing program in Cambodia
- Implementation and partnerships

Answer 9

Implemented by the UN Population Fund, partnered with UNICEF.

Implemented outreach information sessions in communities that educate women about sexual and reproductive h+w and the risks associated with pregnancy.

Question 10

Sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing program in Cambodia
- Outcomes

Answer 10

Women are better informed about the risks of childbirth, assisting in delaying childbirth or stop childbearing.

Question 11

Sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing program in Cambodia
- Promotion of h+w
- Promotion of human development

Answer 11

Accessing antenatal care during pregnancy > reduced complications (haemorrhage & hypertension) > improved stress and anxiety > mental h+w.

Learn to access to contraception > women can space and plan children > empowers women > allowing them to make decisions to control their own lives.

Question 12

Types of social action

Answer 12

• Sign petitions
• Donate money to NGO’s
• Organise a boycott
• Conduct fundraising events
• Volunteer
• Develop awareness campaigns
• Boycotts