Poverty

This collection of resources addresses poverty. The units highlight the story of a teenager named Himal from Nepal who shares his story of working to overcome challenging circumstances. The additional multimedia and stories in this collection illustrate the issues and challenges of addressing poverty.

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Activity Sheet: Battling Worldwide Poverty This activity sheet, appropriate for grades 6-8, outlines the issue of poverty, and tests student... Battling Worldwide Poverty 6-8 Battling Worldwide Poverty Activity Sheet: Battling Worldwide Poverty This activity sheet, appropriate for grades 6-8, outlines the issue of poverty, and tests student comprehension of the issue.	Full Unit: Poverty 6-8 The unit highlights the story of a teenager named Himal from Nepal who shares his story of working... Full Unit: Poverty 6-8 6-8 Full Unit: Poverty 6-8 Full Unit: Poverty 6-8 The unit highlights the story of a teenager named Himal from Nepal who shares his story of working to overcome challenging circumstances.
Full Unit: Poverty 9-12 The unit highlights the story of a teenager named Himal from Nepal who shares his story of working... Full Unit: Poverty 9-12 9-12 Full Unit: Poverty 9-12 Full Unit: Poverty 9-12 The unit highlights the story of a teenager named Himal from Nepal who shares his story of working to overcome challenging circumstances.	Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty Learn about the causes of poverty, and its impact on children. Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty 6-8 Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty Learn about the causes of poverty, and its impact on children.
Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty Students will learn the causes of poverty and how it impacts the lives of young people. Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty 9-12 Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty Lesson 1: The Face of Poverty Students will learn the causes of poverty and how it impacts the lives of young people.	Lesson 2: Mapping Out Solutions Students will learn about and discuss the types of programs the can break the cycle of poverty. Lesson 2: Mapping Out Solutions 9-12 Lesson 2: Mapping Out Solutions Lesson 2: Mapping Out Solutions Students will learn about and discuss the types of programs the can break the cycle of poverty.

Éradier la Pauvreté Extrême et la Faim Lisez à propos de Rachel, une jeune fille de 16 ans, du Royaume-Uni, qui partage son points de vue... Éradier la Pauvreté Extrême et la Faim 6-8 9-12 Éradier la Pauvreté Extrême et la Faim Éradier la Pauvreté Extrême et la Faim Lisez à propos de Rachel, une jeune fille de 16 ans, du Royaume-Uni, qui partage son points de vue sur les objectifs du millenaire pour le développement Objectif 1 : Réduire l'extrême pauvreté et la faim.	Himal's Story Part 1 Learn about the story of Himal, and how poverty affected his life. Himals_Story_Part_1_grades_6-8.pdf 6-8 Himals_Story_Part_1_grades_6-8.pdf Himal's Story Part 1 Learn about the story of Himal, and how poverty affected his life.
Himal's Story Part 1 Learn how the issue of poverty affects Himal, a young person living in Nepal. Himal's Story Part 1 9-12 Himal's Story Part 1 Himal's Story Part 1 Learn how the issue of poverty affects Himal, a young person living in Nepal.	Himal's Story Part 2 Learn how Himal overcame poverty to gain more access to education. Himal's Story Part 2 6-8 Himal's Story Part 2 Himal's Story Part 2 Learn how Himal overcame poverty to gain more access to education.
Himal's Story Part 2 Students can read about how Himal breaks the cycle of poverty, then answer the accompanying reading... Himal's Story Part 2 9-12 Himal's Story Part 2 Himal's Story Part 2 Students can read about how Himal breaks the cycle of poverty, then answer the accompanying reading comprehension questions.	Interview with Elizabeth Gibbson, Chief of Global Policy at UNICEF Students can read this interview with UNICEF's Global Policy and answer the accompanying... Interview with Elizabeth Gibbson, Chief of Global Policy at UNICEF 9-12 Interview with Elizabeth Gibbson, Chief of Global Policy at UNICEF Interview with Elizabeth Gibbson, Chief of Global Policy at UNICEF Students can read this interview with UNICEF's Global Policy and answer the accompanying reading comprehension questions.

Himal's Story: Poverty Learn about the story of Himal, a young person in Nepal, whose life is affected by lack of economic... 6-8 9-12 Himal's Story: Poverty Learn about the story of Himal, a young person in Nepal, whose life is affected by lack of economic opportunity. Download	L'histoire de Himal: la pauvreté Apprenez plus sur l'histoire de Himal, une jeune personne au Népal, dont la vie est affectée... 6-8 9-12 L'histoire de Himal: la pauvreté Apprenez plus sur l'histoire de Himal, une jeune personne au Népal, dont la vie est affectée par le manque d'opportunitées économiques. Download
La historia de Himal: Pobreza Conozca la historia de Himal, un joven de Nepal, cuya vida se ve afectada por la falta de medios... 6-8 9-12 La historia de Himal: Pobreza Conozca la historia de Himal, un joven de Nepal, cuya vida se ve afectada por la falta de medios económicos. Download	Mulu's Story: Gender Equality Thirteen-year-old Mulu Melka's soft voice and shy demeanor hide a character marked by courage... 6-8 9-12 Mulu's Story: Gender Equality Thirteen-year-old Mulu Melka's soft voice and shy demeanor hide a character marked by courage, determination and steady nerves. Using her ingenuity, Mulu was able to get out of two forced marriages, and protect herself from HIV/AIDS. Download
UNICEF Community Health Projects in Egypt UNICEF's community health clinics provide access to health care in poor, rural communities in... 6-8 9-12 UNICEF Community Health Projects in Egypt UNICEF's community health clinics provide access to health care in poor, rural communities in Egypt. Download	UNICEF's Community Health Services Watch a video about how UNICEF supports efforts to improve child survival, and the improvement of... 6-8 9-12 UNICEF's Community Health Services Watch a video about how UNICEF supports efforts to improve child survival, and the improvement of maternal health. Download