GC2. 4 Humanitarian assistance lesson 1 and 2

• Global citizenship
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

In today's lesson, we will consider

• Consider what makes us human

• Explore the concept of humanitarianism and what it means (to you and others)

• The difference between Humanitarian Relief and Development Aid

• Think about which Humanitarian Organisations are best place to help in certain situations

1.  What makes us human?

• Spend 1 minute quietly thinking about YOUR answer to this question

i.  What makes us human?

• Turn to the person next to you and share your opinions about this question together.

 i i. Think about ‘what makes us human?’ with a focus on our basic needs – needs that we all share.

• Turn to the person sitting behind you and discuss your opinions together (pairs sitting at the back - pair up together with a new partner!

 iii. Think about ‘what makes us human?’ this time with a focus on feelings and emotions.

• Turn to the person sitting in diagonally in front of you - move seats and discuss your opinions together (pairs sitting at the front - pair up together with a new partner!

In Groups of four: One of the group ONLY to write the group's answer on the slide.

iii. Think about ‘what makes us human?’ and this time focus on actions (these could be positive and negative).

Humanitarianism is… 

 about “kindness, benevolence or empathy towards other human beings”. 

What are the differences between Humanitarian aid and Development aid?

Humanitarian aid is designed to save lives and alleviate suffering during and in the immediate aftermath of emergencies, whereas development aid responds to ongoing structural issues, particularly systemic poverty, that may hinder economic, institutional and social development in any given society, and assists in ...

Humanitarian Organizations (And What They Do)? 

Through providing essentials like food, water, medical supplies, and shelter, humanitarianism saves lives and reduces suffering. While humanitarianism prioritizes what’s needed right now, aid is needed to reach long-term development goals, too. Humanitarian groups serve millions of people around the world. Here are fifteen of the largest organizations:

 Non-Government Organizations (NGO) Quick Facts

• organization that operates independently from any government
• may receive funding from a government
• operates without oversight or representation from that government
• there are over 40,000 international NGOs, with the most found in India

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Situations

Stay in your groups:  You will now be given a situation. 

Create a mind map about  'What the people need'.

Think about the Humanitarian assistance. 

What are the steps that need to be taken?

Using the internet, look at various organizations and consider the following: 

What organization would you choose to help and Why?

Write this down and upload it to simulise.

The different situations are on the drive in the folder.  And they are in the slides 10 till 18

In Class

Discuss all situations after creating the mind map, sketching the needs and which organizations could help. 

Which SDG(s) fit(s) the topic. 

Teacher's notes: Number groups 1-6

Get them to decide who will be the "speaker" Explain again that they need to tell the class about their situation  say which NGO  their group believes to be BEST placed to help in the situation  and more importantly WHY!

The spinner will select a group - 

Situation 1: Syria and Iraq

The Situation: The war in Syria is the worst humanitarian crisis of our time. After nearly four years, more than three million people have fled to safety in neighboring countries, but more than seven million are displaced and still trapped inside the besieged country. Two-thirds of the population is now in need of urgent humanitarian assistance — they have no homes, no jobs, no school, no security, no ability to meet their basic needs

Situation 2: Ukraine

The Situation: Since early 2014, government and rebel forces have been fighting for control of the eastern region of Ukraine. The conflict has thus far killed thousands of civilians and left more than one million people displaced within the country. In early spring 2022, Russian troops started to amass along the border and then launched an attack on Ukraine, bombing civillian targets and causing a mass exodus of women, children and the elderly. 

Situation 3: South Sudan

The Situation: The world’ youngest nation has been battered by civil war since political violence erupted in the capital of Juba in December 2013. The conflict soon spread across the country, destabilizing markets and forcing more than one million people to flee their homes. Many ran into the bush with nothing on their backs but their children.

Situation 4: Nigeria

The Situation: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and is, in many ways, a model of prosperous development in Africa. But stark economic inequalities remain — roughly 70-percent of the population lives in poverty, and women and girls have especially-limited access to education and resources.

Situation 5: Central Africa

The Situation: The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the world’s poorest countries, and has long been plagued by marauding bands of rebel fighters. A violent coup in 2013 only made things worse for struggling citizens. Since then, the country has descended into lawlessness, and basic services like clean water, education and health care are minimal.

Situation 6: Afganistan

The Situation: With a newly-elected government in place and most American military forces leaving the country, Afghanistan’s future is uncertain as the Taliban may look to make a resurgence. The past year has seen an increase in violence and conflict-related displacement, with more than 150,000 people forced to flee their homes.

Situation 7: Liberia

The Situation: The Ebola epidemic that began nearly a year ago has taken a serious toll on the people of Liberia, and the fight still isn’t over. Cases of the deadly disease have dropped to just a small number, but it only takes one new case to potentially spark another outbreak. Awareness about the disease, along with its causes and symptoms, has increased greatly, but communities must remain vigilant to eradicate Ebola completely.

Situation 8: Somalia

The Situation: While the northern area of Somalia has remained fairly calm in recent years, the south has seen increasing insurgent attacks and instability. The country is still recovering from more than two decades of strife and the 2011 drought and famine, which was the worst that the region has seen in 60 years.

Situation 9: Tsunami Asia 

The Situation: Tsunami waves more than 100 feet high pound the Banda Aceh coast, killing about 170,000 people and destroying buildings and infrastructure.  Beaches in southern Thailand are hit by the tsunami.