Grade 7 Poverty & Aid Definitions

What is poverty?

• When people have lots of money
• When people are very poor
• When people are rich
• When people are healthy

What is global poverty?

• When many people worldwide live in wealth
• When many people worldwide live in poverty
• When a few people live in poverty
• When no one lives in poverty

What is aid?

• Help given to those in need
• Money given to the rich
• When people are taxed
• A form of punishment

What is bilateral aid?

• Aid given by multiple countries
• Aid given by one country to another
• Aid given by NGOs
• Aid given by local communities

What is multilateral aid?

• Aid given by a single country
• Aid coordinated by international organizations
• Aid given only to wealthy countries
• Aid given by local people

What is an NGO?

• A government organization
• A for-profit company
• A non-profit group working independently
• A military organization

What is inequality?

• When everyone has the same opportunities
• When people do not have equal opportunities
• When everyone has the same amount of money
• When people are equally healthy

What is sustainable development?

• Development that harms future generations
• Development that meets current and future needs
• Development that focuses only on economy
• Development that ignores social goals

What are indicators of success?

• Measures to show aid projects are working
• Signs of failure
• Random guesses
• Indicators of economic growth

What are local solutions?

• Ideas from international experts
• Solutions imposed by outside countries
• Ideas created by local communities
• Solutions that are not practical