Kathy who teaches on an Air Force base in Japan stated that at her school, she does not see any poverty. However, she mentioned working at a school where 70% of the children recieve free lunch.
Gillian who is a teacher who teaches in England discussed how many of the families thier were unemployed. There is a 90% male unemployement in the area where she teaches. Children come to school without breakfast and many students do not have hot water in their homes. The school has a washing machine so that the studnets can wash their clothes and the school provides hot showers. She also discussed 'Red Nose Day" this is where money is raised for specific projects to alleviate poverty worldwide.
Jackie who aslo teaches in England stated that the school she works in has a mixture of economic status. The school started a program for children that the know will not have any food to provide food for them. The school also have welfare officers that help connect school. social services and families.
You have made some really great connections from other countries. It's very interesting to see how poverty is seen all across the world. I think "Red Nose Day" is are great way to raise money to fight poverty. Anytime you can come up with creative ways to raise money you bring awareness to the cause.
ReplyDeleteThe statics in your blog is heartbreaking. I couldn't believe when I read about the 90% male unemployment rate. I find this information really sad. I like how there is a red nose day to help raise money for children in poverty.
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