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Global Issues

Global Issues. Global Warming. Many new policies and laws have been introduced to try to tackle global warming Recycling has become compulsory £3billion already been spent by the government. National Issues. The Recession. 2.49 million people unemployed 7.7% of the population.

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Global Issues

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  1. Global Issues

  2. Global Warming • Many new policies and laws have been introduced to try to tackle global warming • Recycling has become compulsory • £3billion already been spent by the government

  3. National Issues

  4. The Recession • 2.49 million people unemployed • 7.7% of the population

  5. Youth Unemployment • Typically defined by those aged 18 – 25 • 1.02 million young people unemployed • 19.6% of young people • Many politicians have called it the ‘Lost Generation’ • Unemployed youth can claim £56.25 a week of Jobseekers Allowance

  6. Disappearance of the High Street • Shopping online has lead to many high street shops suffering. • HMV and Blockbusters both began to close within the same week

  7. Obesity • It is a growing health concern in the UK • Most overweight population in Europe • 22% of Britons are now obese • Compared with 36% of Americans. • South of England is slimmer than the north

  8. Main Charities in the UK

  9. NSPCC- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children • A charity which protects children against abuse in their home. • They also campaign to have child protection laws changed • You can call their helpline if you are worried about a child

  10. Water Aid • WaterAid is a non governmental organisation. • Their mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water in the world’s poorest communities.

  11. Unicef • Unicef fights for children’s rights. • For over 60 years they have been the world’s leading organisation for children, working to help them survive from early childhood. • They work in over 190 countries • They believe that every children should be free from exploitation, violence and abuse.

  12. RSPCA – The Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals • It is the largest animal welfare charity. • They rescue, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of animals every year in England and Wales. • They also campaign to have laws concerning animals changed, such as animal testing

  13. Comic Relief • Next Comic Relief evening is 15th March 2013 • It is an evening on the television devoted to raising money for different charities • So far over £800m has been raised and benefitted 15.155 projects in 70 countries. • Money does not just go to one charity, but lots of different ones.

  14. Red Nose Day • It is tradition for people to buy a red nose to wear and to help raise money for the event.

  15. One Direction

  16. Children in Need • It has raised over £600m for charity. • Unlike Comic Relief, the money raised only benefits charities in the UK

  17. The Good Rock Foundation • A Charity which works with children adopted from China • They provide support for the adoptive family • They also hold annual events for the children and their families

  18. How To Raise Money • Cake Sales are extremely common • Sponsored events – runs, silence, hikes, packing bags at a supermarket, fashion show etc

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