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Canada’s Foreign Connections. Read pp. 445 to 449 Complete the following: p. 453 # 2ab, 3a What is an NGO? Provide 2 examples of an NGO. 2a. Describe three main roles played by the United Nations in the world. Promote world peace Help poorer countries develop economically and socially
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Canada’s Foreign Connections Read pp. 445 to 449 Complete the following: p. 453 # 2ab, 3a What is an NGO? Provide 2 examples of an NGO
2a. Describe three main roles played by the United Nations in the world. • Promote world peace • Help poorer countries develop economically and socially • Provide a forum for discussion
2b. Describe one key role that Canada has played within the UN. • Peacekeeping – Canada has been involved in more peacekeeping missions than any other country. • We will learn a little more about peacekeeping later!
3a. List the four principles that govern the activities of CIDA • CIDA – Canadian International Development Agency • 4 Principles: • Deal with poverty first • Promote development • Help people to help themselves • Build partnerships
What is an NGO? Provide 2 examples of an NGO. • NGO – Non-Governmental Organization • These are organizations which provide a wide range of aid around the world, but are not part of the government • Examples: