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Socıety 3

C. Discuss in a group of four.
Why do you think these issues affect people? Where
do you think these issues frequently occur?

a. discrimination e. migration
b. homelessness f. overpopulation
c. famine g. poverty
d. illiteracy h. living in refugee camps

D. Read the text on page 26 and discuss the
following questions.

1. When and where was Oxfam founded?
2. What was the initial objective of the organisation?
3. What happened in 1948 and 2012?
4. What do you understand by the term fair trade?
5. What does Oxfam want large corporations to do?
6. What percentage of the illiterate population is
female?
7. How does Oxfam hope to improve conditions for
women?
8. What short-term projects do Oxfam often get
involved in?

E. Visit the Oxfam website and find out about the
work they’re doing in a particular country. Prepare
to tell your classmates about:

a) when Oxfam first started working there.
b) the type of projects they are involved with there.

F. Discuss with a partner.
1. Would you like to become more involved in
charity work? What type of organisation would
you like to work with?
2. Look at the three quotes about giving. What do
you understand by each one? Which is your
favourite?

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