AIDS, Health, Poverty, and Human Rights

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions (1 - 2) Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Overview The main health challenges in Africa The extent and impact of AIDS in Africa The recurring problems with famine in Africa The main environmental issues facing Africa Human rights issues in Africa Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Quick Write Were Rwanda’s Gacaca courts a good way to pursue justice and reconciliation after the genocide there? Why or why not? (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 3, Lesson 4

The Main Health Challenges in Africa Malaria A mosquito-borne disease caused a parasite Ninety percent of the world’s malaria-related deaths occur in Africa River Blindness Led to 18 million cases of blindness worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Danna Harman / © 2004 The Christian Science Monitor

The Main Health Challenges in Africa, cont. Malnutrition The ravages of disease in Africa are often made worse by malnutrition Estimates are that 1 in 3 Africans is undernourished Andy Nelson / © 2002 The Christian Science Monitor Chapter 3, Lesson 4

The Extent and Impact of AIDS in Africa AIDS has hit Africa harder than any other continent Two-thirds of the world’s cases of people with AIDS are in Africa Nearly 9 percent of the African population is infected with HIV/AIDS Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Danna Harman / © 2002 The Christian Science Monitor

The Extent and Impact of AIDS in Africa, cont. Africans are feeling the impact of AIDS at the household level first The fallout from AIDS on individuals and families ultimately affects the larger economy Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2007 The Christian Science Monitor

The Extent and Impact of AIDS in Africa, cont. AIDS is the No. 1 cause of death in Namibia Botswana has the highest rate of AIDS infection in the world South Africa has the largest HIV caseload in the world Chapter 3, Lesson 4

The Recurring Problems with Famine in Africa 21 African countries with the most severe food crises fall into three broad categories: Lack of access to food is widespread Can’t grow enough food Food shortages in isolated regions Chapter 3, Lesson 4

The Recurring Problems with Famine in Africa, cont. Relief agencies often step in where hunger exists Poor roads, inadequate storage facilities, and corruption make it hard to bring food in In many situations it’s better to provide people cash aid so that they support their local farmers Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Andy Nelson / © 2002 The Christian Science Monitor

The Main Environmental Issues Facing Africa Deforestation Desertification is the process whereby land becomes desert Biodiversity is at risk in Africa because deforestation and desertification are creating habitat loss Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2007 The Christian Science Monitor

The Main Environmental Issues Facing Africa, cont. Causes of air pollution in Africa: Use of “dirty” fuels Outdated and inefficient factories Reliance on older cars Oil refineries and coal-fired power plants Africa has a water pollution problem stemming from lack of sanitation Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Robert Harbison / © 1990 The Christian Science Monitor

Human Rights Issues in Africa After strife of the 1990s, the United Nations helped convene two special courts (Sierra Leone & Rwanda) Both courts signal an end to war criminals getting away with their crimes Strife-torn parts of Africa rely on international aid groups to meet their people’s basic needs But sometimes a government throws aid groups out Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Human Rights Issues in Africa, cont. The Rwandan tragedy has galvanized international efforts against genocide The process of bringing perpetrators to justice has helped the cause of the rule of law Chapter 3, Lesson 4 Danna Harman / © 2001 The Christian Science Monitor

Learning Check CPS Questions (3 - 4) Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Activity 1: AIDS, Health, Poverty, and Human Rights Academic Challenge Questions are drawn from vocabulary terms The first student to raise his or her hand gets to answer the question Each correct answer is worth one point Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Activity 2: Finding Connections Between Africa’s Challenges AIDS and Health Hunger and Famine Environmental Issues Human Rights Poverty Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Activity 3: Solving African Issues The main health challenges, including the extent and impact of AIDS, in Africa The recurring problems with famine in Africa The main environmental issues facing Africa Human rights issues in Africa The problem of poverty in Africa Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Technology Enrichment: Greenbelt Network Documentary What is your personal reaction to the video? What is the connection between biodiversity and the documentary? What is the connection between leadership and the documentary? Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Review Ninety percent of the world’s malaria-related deaths occur in Africa Estimates are that 1 in 3 Africans is undernourished AIDS has hit Africa harder than any other continent Roughly two-thirds of the world’s cases of people living with AIDS are in Africa Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Review, cont. Famine leads to hunger, malnutrition, and starvation UNEP reported that Africa was suffering deforestation at twice the rate of the world Ethnic strife, no rule of law, and horrific violence are all ultimately human rights issues Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Review Questions CPS Questions (5 - 6) Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Summary The main health challenges in Africa The extent and impact of AIDS in Africa The recurring problems with famine in Africa The main environmental issues facing Africa Human rights issues in Africa Chapter 3, Lesson 4

Next…. Today—AIDS, Health, Poverty, and Human Rights Next—US Interests and Regional Issues in Africa Andy Nelson / © 2002 The Christian Science Monitor Chapter 3, Lesson 4