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G8 2007: teach about the issues involved
This page brings together teaching resources on trade, aid, debt, health, and education topics; the issues that Oxfam and other NGOs are calling on the G8 to prioritise at this year’s summit in Germany. In 2005 you may have been involved with, or taught about, the Make Poverty History campaign. The G8 2007 is an opportunity to follow up on the promises made in response to that campaign, and explore why the issues are still important. |
> About the G8 in 2007
> Online resources
> Catalogue resources
> Resources for children and young people
> Information from Oxfam
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About the G8 in 2007
Every year the leaders of the world’s richest and most powerful countries meet to discuss important issues facing the planet. Poor people all over the world stand to gain or lose on the basis of decisions made at these meetings.
In 2005, when millions of people around the world demanded action under the banner of Make Poverty History, these leaders promised to do more – much more – to help the world’s poorest people. Some promises were kept, but unfortunately most weren’t.
On 6 June 2007, the G8 will be meeting to discuss issues including: poverty and Africa; health; peace and security; and climate change. Oxfam, along with many other organisations and individuals, believes the G8 must work harder to put an end to poverty and suffering. This would include:
- 4 million more health workers
- access to essential medicines for all
- trade rules which are fair and just
- measures to ensure the poorest people don’t suffer most from our world’s changing climate
We have collected together some of our teaching resources on these topics to help you link your teaching to this vitally important G8 meeting.
Useful resources
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Resources on food, trade, and globalisation
These materials explore issues such as global trade, what trade has to do with us, inequalities between rich and poor, and what terms like the free market really mean.
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Make Poverty History: two years on
These resources help you to teach about the Make Poverty History campaign and the promises made by the G8 in 2005. Includes briefings on aid, trade, and debt, and activities exploring the legacy and impact of the campaign. |
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The Millennium Development Goals are international targets for reducing poverty by 2015. Improving health and education provision are crucial components of these targets. These are also some of the key issues being raised at this year’s G8 summit. |
Resources from Oxfam's Catalogue for Schools |
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The Challenge of Globalisation
Oxfam, 2005, 11-16
This handbook for teachers explores the complexities of globalisation through the issues that affect pupils’ own lives. |
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The Poverty Challenge
Christian Aid, 2007, 7-11
An interactive role-play game exploring the issues faced by poor farmers in developing countries. |
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Life after Debt
Oxfam/IBT, 2002, 14+
A video exploring the positive effects of debt relief in Uganda. Features short films on topics such as education, health, and agriculture, along with a booklet of teachers’ activities. |
Resources for children and young people |
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Fair Trade resources for children
An introduction to Fair Trade that includes facts about bananas, recipes, and real stories from Fair Trade farmers. |
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Make Poverty History pages for children
An overview of the Make Poverty History campaign, including background information, and fact files on the issues of trade, aid, and debt. |
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G8 issues and My Space profile
Generation Why, Oxfam’s website for young people, has information about the issues surrounding this year’s G8, and a MySpace profile to help young people get more involved. |
| Background information from Oxfam GB |
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