Aid is the help, usually economic, given by countries to other countries (or sometimes communities within a country) to support their economic, social and political development. Not everyone agrees on what we mean by development, but at Just Focus we think about it is as growth and change that creates a world where more and more people can enjoy a good quality of life and reach their potential.
Stand Up! Workshop, Wellington
‘Stand Up Champions’ is a fun, interactive workshop for young people aged 13-18yrs, and it’s happening next weekend! (October 3rd). It will teach you all you need to know about the MDGs using fun activities and guest speakers.
World Program Action for Youth (WPAY)
An online discussion is taking place, ending on the 26th of August, around the 11 priority areas for the World Program Action for Youth (WPAY).
From the United Kingdom to Zimbabwe, young people are putting on their dancing shoes to raise awareness and funds for those affected by HIV & AIDS.
Global warming already causes 300,000 deaths a year
Climate change is already responsible for 300,000 deaths a year and is affecting 300m people, according to the first comprehensive study of the human impact of global warming.
Have you ever turned on the six o’clock news, only to tune out a few minutes later, thinking “oh, not again… another gloomy story about disaster and destruction”?