practically inappropriate. Ethically it runs counter to the very nature of humanitarianism” It is for this unethicality that I stand in firm affirmation of the resolved: Placing political conditions on humanitarian aid to foreign countries is unjust. For clarification‚ I define Humanitarian Aid as “aid and action designed to save lives‚ alleviate suffering and maintain and protect human dignity during and in the aftermath of emergencies” (Humanitarian Innovative Fund). My value for this debate will be Immanuel
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Global Studies April 2012 Foreign Aid Foreign aid can be a wise investment as well as it can be a waste of money. The success of foreign aid depends on how it is used. As Kristof explains‚ foreign aid often lacks effectiveness‚ and depends on additional factors‚ such as governance. If money is just given to the governments of poor countries‚ chances are that it will be used “corruptly‚ ineffectively‚ and wastefully” (Kristof‚ 2006). A large sum of money alone cannot solve problems that stem
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of teen pregnancy in the United States. Which raises the question‚ Should condoms be available to teens in Texas high schools? Some parents and educators suggest that providing condoms in Texas high schools is condoning sexual behavior. Others believe that teens should have access to condoms to help protect their sexual health and an unwanted pregnancy. After considering both sides of the issues I strongly suggest that condoms be available for teens in Texas high schools so they are properly equipped
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HIV and AIDS AND POVERTY; HOUSEHOLD (HH) ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING AS A STRATEGY FOR BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLE Introduction While HIV and AIDS affect the poor and the rich‚ the poor people are‚ nevertheless‚ doubly disadvantaged. The reasons why poor people are vulnerable to HIV/AIDS are: a) b) c) d) e) Poor people have fewer choices; Poor people are less able to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS; Poor people may have fewer rights‚ or be unaware of their rights; The majority of the world’s poor
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colleague. Today my partner and I are here to debate on the topic ‘Be it resolved that countries who supply foreign aid should reallocate their resources to development at “home”. In this case‚ we define “home” as the countries that supply foreign aid to others‚ countries that instead could be investing their money into themselves and improving upon their own country. The term foreign aid refers to financial assistance that is provided on intergovernmental or international level. It involves the transfer
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HIV/AIDS has been named a global epidemic with its toll being felt significantly especially in Africa. It has been a major cause of death in the world; it also continues to be a public health concern. It poses a risk to future generations with villages being wiped out due to its impacts (Iliffe‚ p.47). The most affected generation being the most active age group leaving the elderly and aged to look after the young. Widows and orphans have been a major occurrence in many villages and they struggle
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Analysis of Issue Causes of AIDS There are many factors that cause Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is a disease caused by a virus called HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). First of all‚ HIV is caused by having sex through unprotected sex with a person who has infected by HIV. HIV may be transmitted through unprotected heterosexual or homosexual‚ vaginal‚ anal‚ or oral sex. The main routes of transmission are unprotected vaginal and anal sex. Besides that‚ one can be infected
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SurfAid is a non-profit humanitarian organization whose aim is to improve the health‚ wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing. SurfAid views its mission to improve health and wellbeing as an invaluable investment in the future of the Mentawai and Nias people. Key stakeholders are our communities and individuals‚ regional government and partner non-governmental organisations. Our programs represent an integrated approach to improving health
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Foreign Aid Anna-Louise Weston Year 12 2012 Foreign aid is a noun meaning the economic‚ technical‚ or military aid given by one nation to another‚ for purposes of relief and rehabilitation‚ for economic stabilization‚ or for mutual defines. The definition states that the economic‚ technical and military relief provided to countries that are in need can measure foreign aid. Countries that need foreign aid economically are those countries‚ which have a low economic growth. With help from
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of the 19th-Century African American Winslow Homer was considered one of the foremost painters in 19th-century American painting. Exploring Homer’s art gives birth to numerous unique qualities hidden within his work and life. Dressing for the Carnival is a fine example of his career as painter. This work was unique in content regarding to black culture‚ painting for Homer himself‚ impressing his personal values to the viewer. He completely avoided the stereotypes to any other African Americans
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