Nicaragua : Responding to a Crisis Situation.

Authors : Réseau In-Terre-Actif

Médecins sans frontières (Association)Coopération internationale Aide humanitaire Indien, Tsunami de l'océan, 2004 Nicaragua -- Conditions économiques -- 1979

This lessons covers the humanitarian aid provided to other countries during war times or in dangerous situations. Organizations like "Médecins sans Frontères" involves itself by providing food and drinking water, vaccinations, as well as raising awareness for these populations and providing all kinds of medical assistance. Using the effects of Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua in 1998, students are asked to find out what actions are taken following a natural disaster. [Source : In-terre-Actif website]

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