TASK 1: Describe the global distribution of countries with > 35% chronic hunger as shown in the map. Refer to regions of continents and specific countries in your answer.

 

TASK 2: Open the interactive story below. Read the story and take screen shots of pages illustrating the global situation. Add these to a document

 

FAMINE

TASK 3: Read the text below and write a definition for famine

According to the United Nations humanitarian criteria, even if there are food shortages with large numbers of people lacking nutrition, a famine is declared only when certain measures of mortality, malnutrition and hunger are met.

The criteria are:

  • At least 20% of households in an area face extreme food shortages with a limited ability to cope

  • The prevalence of acute malnutrition in children exceeds 30%

  • The death rate exceeds two people per 10,000 people per day

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CASE STUDY: FAMINE IN SOUTH SUDAN

TASK 4: Watch the video and note the main facts of this case study

 

TASK 5: Draw a sketch map to show the location of South Sudan in East Africa

 
 

FAMINE IN SOUTH SUDAN

TASK 6: Watch the video and answer the multiple choice questions below

  1. Why are food and fuel prices soaring in South Sudan?

    A. Due to the war in Ukraine draining funding for aid organizations.

    B. Due to climate change causing flooding, drought, and famine.

    C. Due to an increase in demand for food and fuel in the region.

  2. How many people in South Sudan are estimated to face a hunger crisis this summer?

    A. Over 10 million people.

    B. More than half the population, over 7 million people.

    C. About a quarter of the population, over 3 million people.

  3. What is the current situation for Yabani Kong and her family in South Sudan?

    A. They are living off the crops they planted despite the flooding.

    B. They are surviving on WFP rations as their home was flooded and they cannot plant crops.

    C. They have access to plenty of food and do not need assistance from aid organisations.

  4. What has the World Food Programme (WFP) been forced to do due to funding being slashed?

    A. Provide more aid than ever before.

    B. Perform humanitarian triage by cutting rations in half.

    C. Turn away those who need assistance.

 

TASK 7: Study the graphic below. List the natural and human causes of famine.