Welcome to the Engineers Without Borders presentation of…
Food for Thought
Truth or Myth?
The world grows enough food to feed everyone.
TRUTH
Causes of Hunger
Access to Land
War/Armed Conflict
Poverty
Laws
Government
Access to Technology
Choices
Truth or Myth?
The world grows enough food to feed everyone.
What is food aid?
a) Food sent to poor countries right after disasters like earthquakes, drought, and tornadoes and stopping a month after the disaster.
b) Lessons on how to make and eat food.
c) Food and money sent to countries whose people are left hungry both after emergencies and throughout the year.
What is food aid?
a) Food sent to poor countries right after disasters like earthquakes, drought, and tornadoes and stopping a month after the disaster. b) Lessons on how to eat food properly. c) Food and money sent to countries whose people are left hungry both after emergencies and throughout the year.
Truth or Myth?
Food aid can hurt people in developing countries.
Truth or Myth?
Food aid can hurt people in developing countries.
TRUTH
What percentage of people living in poverty in rural Africa rely on farming to live and make money?
a) 30% b) 50% c) 85%
What percentage of people living in poverty in rural Africa rely on farming to live and make money?
a) 30% b) 50% c) 85%
Map of World Hunger
Percentage of Population
< 5%
5% - 15%
15% - 25%
25% – 35%
> 35%
Activity: Process your own Rice
Step 1
Paddy Cleaning
Step 2
Husking
Step 3
Husk Separation
Farming is Tough
Farmers depend on the rains and access to water – Remember the water
presentation?
Farming needs LOTS of energy and farming technology is very expensive! Crops are vulnerable to disease and pests
Making Farming More Productive The Treadle Pump
Allows farmers to quickly water their crops (irrigation) Simple and easy to maintain Farmers can produce more crops to eat and sell
What can we do in Canada?
Look for, buy, and tell people about Fair Trade Fair Trade means farmers receive a fair price for their products AND safe working conditions Chocolate, coffee, tea, sugar, bananas & more! Visit ewb.ca/fairtrade or www.transfair.ca