1. Types of aid and the role of the UN, WHO and AusAID

2. Different types of aid
There are different types of aid that may be offered to countries needing assistance:
Emergency aid: Following an unprecedented emergency caused by natural disaster or conflict
Bilateral aid: Aid given from the government of one country to the government of another
Multilateral aid: Aid given by the governments of many countries and dispensed via international organisations such as the UN

3. The role of the United Nations
Established in 1945, the UN is committed to preserving peace through the international cooperation of 192 countries
When a country becomes a member of the UN, it is required to accept the obligations of the UN Charter

4. The UN Charter The Charter has 4 main purposes:
To maintain international peace and security
To develop friendly relations among nations
To cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights
To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations

5. The UNs 4 key areas of action
International peace and security
Human rights
Humanitarian action
Economic and social development

6. World Health Organization (WHO)
The core function of WHO is to direct and coordinate matters pertaining to health within the UN system:
Providing leadership on global health issues
Research to improve the health and wellbeing of all individuals
Assist countries in addressing public health issues, including monitoring and assessment of health trends and patterns

7. WHO uses a 6 point agenda to improve public health:
Promoting development
Fostering health security
Strengthening health systems
Harnessing research, information and evidence
Enhancing partnerships
Improving performance

8. AusAID AusAID is the Australian Agency for International Development
AusAID has had the responsibility of managing the Australian Government’s overseas aid program and delivering development initiatives since 1974
A federally funded organisation with the overall aim of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development in developing countries, with a particular focus on our neighbouring countries in the Asia-Pacific region

9. There are 4 overriding themes:
Accelerating economic growth
Fostering functioning and effective states
Investing in people
Promoting regional stability

10. Areas of focus include:
Disability
Education
Environment
Food security
Gender
Governance
Health: HIV/AIDS, pandemics
Human rights
Infrastructure
Millennium Development Goals
Regional stability
Rural development
Water and sanitation