CHV2O – MR NYMAN

NGOs and IGOs

What is a global issue?

When we talk about a global issue we are usually referring to something that affects a number of countries and populations. It is an issue that impacts upon or is important to the global community,

What are some global issues?

Newspaper Hunt

In your groups, read through your newspaperIdentify and record any world issues, where they

are located, and what (if any) organizations are involved.

Students with Smartphones/Tablets/iPod Touch’s: look on the internet to find other examples of world issues (check out Huffington Post, BBC)

Each group should find at least 4 issuesWhen finished, send a group member to bring

your information to the teacher

Who intervenes in these issues?

GreenpeaceUnited Nations

UNICEF

Free the ChildrenAmnesty International…

Definitions

NGO: Any international organization that is not under the authority of any government and members work together to address various global issues.

IGO: An organization initiated and directed by national governments. Countries within these organizations cooperate to address various global issues

Doctors Without Borders

1)Do you think this name represents an organization that is an IGO or NGO?

2) What kind of borders do you think this organization crosses?

3)Under what circumstances do you think these doctors cross borders?

4)What risks may be associated with crossing these borders?

Homework

Complete the worksheet by doing research on the internet.

Due WednesdayNGO: non-governmental organization (we’ll

look at this more tomorrow)

You will be using this for the main assignment for this unit Creating a logo, slogan, advertisement for an NGO