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

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

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

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

Main Charities in the UK

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Red Nose Day

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

One Direction

Children in Need• It has raised over

£600m for charity.

• Unlike Comic Relief, the money raised only benefits charities in the UK

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

How To Raise Money• Cake Sales are

extremely common

• Sponsored events – runs, silence, hikes, packing bags at a supermarket, fashion show etc