global hunger in africa presentation 4.11
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Hunger and Famine in Africa
By: Amanda Herzog
FACTS
Every year 6 million children die from malnutrition before their 5th birthday
60% of Africans earn less than a dollar per day
10 million Africans struggle to survive
Cause
• No investing in rural areas
• Not distributing food
• Corruption and nepotism
• 16 million refugees
Governments
EffectCambodia and Ethiopia lease 15%
of land
Small business suffer
China leases 7 million hectares of land
1 hectare = about 2.5 acres
Diverting water causing lack of water
Natural disadvantage of land
Cause
Corn prices at peak in 2005
Somalia- Water prices rose 300%
Inconsistent rains
Rising Food Prices
Effect
Children's only meal at school
Severe drought
Water catchments dried up
Somalia- 7 failed rainy seasons
Disease
GM food
Cause
200 million people malnourished Increasing population by 2.2% per
year Population doubled from 1975-2005
Unchecked Population Growth
Effect Food imports 1966- 1.3 million tons food exported 1990- 10 million tons food imported Governments fall into debt Waterborne diseases HIV/AIDS Unemployment Deforestation
Solution
Positives
• No chemical pesticides
• Cold tolerance
• Drought tolerance
• Nutrition
Negatives
• Small farmers suffer
• Unknown effects
• Environmental risks
Accepting and efficiently using GM food
Solution
Positives
• Effectively use grazing animals
• Decrease AIDS
• Birth control
Negatives
• Overcrowding
• Lack of teachers
• Low rate of participation
Education
*MY CHOICE
EducationLong Term Sustain themselvesEventually no need for imports
Improve economyUnknown effects of GM food
My involvement
• Heifer International• 1 flock of chickens• 1 flock of ducks
My Involvement
Chickens & Ducks:• Sell and eat 200 eggs per year
• High in protein• Require little space
• Can eat food scraps
• Control insects• Fertilize gardens• Feathers
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