World Poverty

Question 1

Why does debt cause world poverty?

Answer 1

Borrow money which country has to pay back with interest

Money could be used for development

Due to MEDC grants LEDCs have to export crops from less than cost

Question 2

Why does lack of healthcare or education lead to world poverty?

Answer 2

Lack of clean water and birth control

Too many people = resources used up

HIV/ AIDS

Question 3

Why do Christians help in cases of world poverty?

Answer 3

Luke 10:27
“Love your neighbour as yourself”

Good Samaritan

Mark 10:21-23
“ go sell everything you have and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven”

James 2:14-17
“ faith by itself if not accompanied by action is dead”

Matthew 25:35-40
“ I was hungry you fed me …. You did it for me”

Question 4

When did CAFOD start?

Answer 4

Volunteers of national board of catholic women organised 1st family fast day on Friday 11th march 1960

Question 5

When was CAFOD registered as a charity?

Answer 5

1962

Question 6

What does CAFOD do?

Answer 6

Help poverty and injustice in everyday life for all faiths

Question 7

Where does CAFOD help?

Answer 7

Areas across Africa, Asia and Latin America

Question 8

How does CAFOD help?

Answer 8

Increase access to clean water, education and healthcare

Ensure private sector adapts fair working practises and conditions

Philippines 2013 
Defended human rights 
Disaster relief
Farmer training
Peace building

Question 9

Why is war a cause of world poverty?

Answer 9

Destroys crops / homes / schools / hospitals

Creates refugees

Flee to neighbouring countries

Other country can’t develop