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This presentation has been adapted
from a workshop we run in secondary
schools about global inequality, and
how the UK Government is helping to
make a difference.
During the coronavirus pandemic, the
poorest people around the world are in
the greatest need of help. By doing
this workshop at home, we hope you
learn about how the UK supports
vulnerable people around the world –
and how we can do more.
This workshop will
help you:

 Learn the concept of ‘aid’


and engage with some of
the challenges facing the
world.

 Play a part in shaping the


priorities of UK aid, and
share your vison for UK
aid with decision makers.
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Instructions
How to get the most out of this workshop
This workshop introduces young people to the topic of international aid and its
transformative powers. It encourages them to discuss, challenge and champion
the kind of aid they want to see in future. At the end of the workshop, we are
inviting young people to develop and present their vision for UK aid and to
share this vision with their friends, family and decision makers.
Top tips for running the workshop

The workshop is designed Check the Notes pane Refer to the Glossary slide at
to be a self-taught course underneath each slide for the end of the presentation for
for young people over 14 description and the definition of some of the new
years old. instructions. terms.
Younger children may need The Notes pane is a box that
parents’ support to complete appears below each slide. If
the course. you don’t see the Notes pane
or it is completely minimized,
click ‘View’ on the taskbar
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across the bottom of the
An introduction to UK aid
Young people’s voices

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What does aid mean to you?
The meaning of aid

Aid is
…
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Aid is ….
The meaning of aid

1. help of a practical nature


Can you think of an
example of
definition 1?

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Aid is ….
The meaning of aid

2. giving a person,
organisation or
country money,
equipment or services
that they cannot
provide for
themselves.
Can you think of an
(Collins Dictionary)
example of
definition 2?
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What is UK Aid?
The Department for International Development (DFID)

Anne-Marie Trevelyan
The head of the
Department
for International
Development (DFID)

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What is the aim of UK aid?
The Department for International Development (DFID)

“The Department for International


Development (DFID) leads the
UK’s work to end extreme
poverty.

We are tackling the global


challenges of our time including
poverty and disease, mass
migration, insecurity and
conflict.

Our work is building


The Department a safer,
for International
healthier, more prosperous
Development
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Here for a day, or here to stay?
Two types of aid

Short-term, disaster Long-term investment


relief

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Quiz…

1.……% of UK’s national income is spent on aid projects in


other countries.

2.…… is the head of the Department for International


Development (DFID).

3.The ultimate aim of UK aid is to …… …… …… .

4.UK aid is delivered through lots of different kinds of …… and


……. They can generally be split into two types: …… and
…… projects.
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Two Truths and a Lie!
Can you guess which statement is false?

A.UK aid has supported 56m children


to get vaccinations.

B.This has saved more than 990,000


lives between 2015 and 2017.

C.And this is more than the


population of the UK!

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UK aid helps us achieve the Global
Goals

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UK aid helps us achieve the Global
Goals

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SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing
Overview

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SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
Jeanne: Rwanda

Jeanne

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SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
The UK’s global response to the coronavirus crisis

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SDG 4 – Quality Education
Overview

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SDG 4 – Quality Education
Runa: Bangladesh

Runa
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SDG 5 – Gender Equality
Overview

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SDG5 – Gender Equality
Apsana: Nepal

Apsana
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SDG 13 – Climate Action
Overview

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SDG 13 – Climate Action
Suraya: Mozambique

Suraya
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Where do you stand?
What do you think is the biggest issue facing the poorest countries
today?

Post-it
Stack!
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Your voice
matters!
What if you were in
charge of UK aid? How
would you spend the
budget?

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The future of UK aid is in your hands
What is your vision for UK aid?

Young people from around the


UK have been sharing their
views on where UK aid should
be spent.

Check out w
hat they had
to say
Now you have a chance to
add your voice to the
conversation

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The future of UK aid is in your hands
Where would you prioritise the aid budget?

Imagine you are the head of


the Department for
International Development
(DFID) and you have the
authority to decide where UK
aid should be spent.

e S D G s w ou ld
Which of t h
i s e , an d w h y ?
you priorit

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REMEMBER!
There are no right or wrong
answers.
Aid affects real lives. So when
we share our opinions – with
other people or online – we do
it in a respectful way and
remember these are real
people we are talking about.
The future of UK aid is in your hands
Create and present your vision in your own creative way!

1. 2.
Create Share
your your
own vision
vision

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Glossary
Developing a country with little industrial and economic activity and where people generally have
country low incomes.
DFID the Department for International Development, which is a UK government department
that focuses on tackling global poverty by investing UK aid in a range of projects and
places.
Inequality the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc.
than other people.
International aid a voluntary transfer of resources and expertise from one country to another. The aid
support can be economic, military, or emergency humanitarian.

National income the total amount of money earned by a nation's people and businesses.

SDGs a set of 17 global goals called the Sustainable Development Goals. They aim to create a
better world for everyone by 2030.
Sustainable an activity which does not consume or destroy resources or the environment.

UK aid the money the UK invests in aid projects internationally, managed by DFID. The budget
for UK aid is set at 0.7% of the UK's national income, which means the amount can go up
or down each year.
United Nations an international organization of 193 countries founded in 1945. It is responsible for
maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among
nations and achieving international cooperation.
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Wellbeing the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy.
Answers
Did you get it right?

Quiz:
1. 0.7% of UK’s national income is spent on aid projects in other countries.
2. Anne-Marie Trevelyan is the head of the Department for International Development
(DFID).
3. The ultimate aim of UK aid is to end extreme poverty.
4. UK aid is delivered through lots of different kinds of projects and programmes.
They can
generally be split into two types: short-term, disaster relief and Long-term
investment projects.
5. Building a schools is an example of a long-term aid project.

Two truths and a lie


The false statement is statement C – the population of the UK is actually just 12
million more than the number of children who have been vaccinated thanks to UK aid
– amazing, right?!
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