World Hunger (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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How many people suffer from hunger worldwide?
How many people suffer from hunger worldwide?
735 million people
Why hunger is a justice issue not scarcity
Why hunger is a justice issue not scarcity
Enough food exists; unfair structures prevent equal access
Islam's Zakat requirement percentage
Islam's Zakat requirement percentage
2.5% of income to support those in need
Three steps of social analysis framework
Three steps of social analysis framework
Description, Analysis, Action
Children globally with stunting from malnutrition
Children globally with stunting from malnutrition
148 million children
Hunger rate in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hunger rate in Sub-Saharan Africa
1 in 5 people undernourished
Zambia's % of budget spent on debt servicing
Zambia's % of budget spent on debt servicing
40%
Proportion of food produced that is wasted
Proportion of food produced that is wasted
One-third
Zimbabwe leader who redirected funds from people
Zimbabwe leader who redirected funds from people
Mugabe
What is hidden hunger?
What is hidden hunger?
Lacking vital vitamins/minerals even when food is present
Four types of structures causing hunger
Four types of structures causing hunger
Economic, political, social, cultural
Three conflict zones disrupting food systems
Three conflict zones disrupting food systems
Yemen, Sudan, Ukraine
Jubilee 2000 campaign goal
Jubilee 2000 campaign goal
Debt cancellation for poor countries
Purpose of fair trade
Purpose of fair trade
Ensures farmers receive reasonable prices