Theme: Poverty & Hunger

These notes have been specifically designed to accompany the PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Face up to Hunger: Lent 2010’. The notes will provide additional background information on the case studies used in the presentation.

This Post-Primary resource focuses on the root causes of poverty, how it affects people and in particular those living in Rwanda and the developing world. The photos and activities highlight the work Trócaire is currently undertaking to reduce poverty.

This Poverty case study explores the life of Domitille, a girl from Rwanda. Domitille’s story can be used with all age groups.

A short document for teachers with background information on Poverty.

Designed especially for LCA, this resource explores the issues of hunger and famine and is also suitable for CSPE and RE. The resource outlines and examines seven major reasons why famine and hunger continue to haunt the developing world.