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Exploring the News Media Narrative on Poverty in Wales

18/04/2019

2 documents

115 pages long

Languages: English, Welsh

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What poverty is and how it should be understood has long been debated. In the news media, some ideas about poverty become more powerful than others, helping to shape what is recognized to be ‘common sense’. News narratives can play a central role in reflecting and reproducing, challenging and transforming ideas on poverty. They can […]

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End Hunger UK Poetry Challenge 2018

12/04/2018

2 documents

Languages: English

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Oxfam is working to beat poverty, wherever we find it, and that includes the UK – the second most food insecure country in Europe. This is an invitation for learners aged 11+ to respond passionately, and poetically, to the scandal that is UK hunger. Use our teaching resources to develop literacy and language skills, and […]

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A Fair Share: A simulation game for 7-14 year olds exploring tax

06/02/2018

4 documents

Languages: English

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Why should we pay tax? Do we all pay our fair share? And how should we pay for the things we all need to lead healthy, happy and safe lives? Through playing this simulation game, learners will discuss and draw their own conclusions about whether everyone pays their fair share, as well as reflect on […]

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Oxfam Unwrapped: Support learners to think critically about charity gifts

04/12/2017

1 documents

Languages: English

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Oxfam Unwrapped gives life changing gifts; whether it’s helping to kick start a business or provide emergency kits in a crisis. This resource for 11-16 year olds encourages learners to explore the impact of charity gifts, development and the Sustainable Development Goals. They will examine the persuasive language used in fundraising and get creative by […]

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Into Film presents Dhanak: Does everyone in India have equal access to healthcare?

03/11/2017

1 documents

Languages: English

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Dhanak is the story of Pari and her little brother Chotu who travel the length of Rajasthan, India, in the hope that Chotu will be able to regain his sight. This story of hope and determination will help learners aged 11-16 to think critically about access to healthcare, inequality and why essential services are so […]

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Celebrate 75 years of Oxfam: Use film and photography to explore Oxfam’s work

28/09/2017

3 documents

Languages: English

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working to end poverty. Over the last 75 years we have made huge strides in the fight to end global poverty but there is still more to be done. This resource for 11-18 year olds uses photographs to explore Oxfam’s work and some of our greatest achievements. Learners […]

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Journal article

In troubled waters: water commodification, law, gender, and poverty in Bangalore

13/07/2017

15 pages long

Free access through journal website

In troubled waters: water commodification, law, gender, and poverty in Bangalore

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The project of privatisation of water has been floated in Bangalore since 1999, and though it has been kept in abeyance by social activists and non-government organisations working with the urban poor, water is being commoditised. In this article, I examine the impact of this process on the struggles of poor women to access water […]

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Comparing Young Lives: Creative English, maths and geography teaching ideas for ages 8-14

03/03/2017

10 documents

Languages: English

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Use this short resource for 8-14 year olds to gain a snapshot into the lives of children around the world. Learners can use real data, case studies and photographs to develop empathy and investigate the effects of inequality and poverty on the opportunities of young people. They can then think critically about inequality and hone […]

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Briefing paper

Even it Up: How to tackle inequality in Vietnam

12/01/2017

2 documents

54 pages long

Languages: English

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Vietnam has a strong record of poverty reduction, but today, increasing inequality is threatening decades of progress. Vietnam’s 210 super-rich earn more than enough in one year to lift 3.2 million people out of poverty and end extreme poverty in Vietnam. Economic inequality is reinforced by inequality of voice and opportunity, with the poorest excluded […]

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Data Power: A computing resource for 9-13 year olds

21/12/2016

17 documents

Languages: English, Welsh

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Energise your computing lessons and delve into data from across the world. Data Power supports learners to strengthen their data handling skills and consider how data can be used to improve lives. Learners take on an investigative role by collecting, analysing and visualising data about the lives of children in different countries. Consider what data […]

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