Topic: Trade & Aid

Worksheet Name: Muhayr Manzoor

Grade: 8 Section: C
Subject: GP
Marks- 15 Date: __15__/__01___/_2024_____

A. Writer the answer of the following questions-

1. Find out one crisis Hunger Crisis in Somalia. Somalia is facing a severe drought and hunger
(regional) and write why crisis, resulting in over a thousand deaths. This man-made crisis,
have you chosen it? - exacerbated by conflict, displacement, and climate change, is on the brink
2marks of famine and requires urgent international attention.

2. Explain the causes and Causes

consequence of that crisis. -The hunger crisis in Somalia is largely attributed to the impact of climate
4 marks change, which has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of
droughts, resulting in consecutive failed rainy seasons.

-Additionally, decades of conflict have significantly eroded the country’s

institutions, exacerbating the hunger crisis.

Consequences
-Because of the crisis, over 8 million people, which is nearly half of the
population, are facing crisis levels of food insecurity.

-The crisis has also led to the internal displacement of more than 3 million
people, further compounding the issue.

3. Resolution/Solution that Organizations such as CARE International and Action Against Hunger are
has been already taken to actively involved in providing immediate relief to those affected by the
solve that crisis - 2 mark hunger crisis in Somalia, which includes running nutrition programs and
implementing water and hygiene projects.

The World Bank Group is focusing on long-term strategies by investing in

climate-resilient solutions and smallholder farmers with the aim of
building self-reliant, food-secure communities in Somalia.

4. Which of the basic needs -The ongoing drought and conflict in Somalia have severely affected food
are most at risk production, leading to food shortages and widespread hunger, thereby
(Due to this crisis)? – 1 putting the basic need for food at high risk.
marks

-Additionally, the crisis has led to outbreaks of diseases such as cholera

and measles. The lack of food and malnutrition have weakened people’s
immune systems, making them more susceptible to these diseases,

5. What type of aid can be
provided during that crisis?
– 1 mark
6. Mention the name of any
two NGO (non-government
organization) who can
provide aid for this crisis?
2 marks
7. Mention the name of any
two international
organizations who can
provide aid for this crisis. –
2 marks
1. Mention the name of any 2
national
(Bangladesh) aid
organizations. 1 marks
indicating that healthcare, another basic need, is also at high risk.
During the hunger crisis in Somalia, various types of aid can be provided
such as emergency food and nutrition assistance, including life-saving food
assistance and specially fortified nutritious foods. Immediate healthcare
support and sanitation facilities can also be provided to prevent disease
outbreaks. Additionally, social protection systems and safety nets can be
established to provide predictable cash transfers to vulnerable families.
Lastly, long-term aid can include projects aimed at building community
resilience to climatic and other shocks, such as training for smallholder
farmers to strengthen national food systems.
-Action Against Hunger is a non-government organization that is actively
addressing the immediate and underlying causes of malnutrition in
Somalia. They are improving access to clean water, carrying out measles
vaccination campaigns, running cholera treatment centers, and providing
supplies and education to promote hygiene.
-CARE is another non-government organization that is providing aid for
the hunger crisis in Somalia. They are providing immediate relief and
implementing long-term strategies to build resilience among the affected
communities.
Two international organizations that are providing aid for the hunger crisis
in Somalia are:
-World Food Programme (WFP): The WFP is the largest humanitarian
agency in Somalia, providing life-saving food assistance, nutrition
programs, and working on projects to build longer-term food security and
resilience.
-Oxfam International: Oxfam is working in close collaboration with civil
society actors and multiple government ministries and departments in
Somalia.
Two national aid organizations from Bangladesh that can provide aid for
the hunger crisis in Somalia are BRAC and Grameen Bank.