Cuba : The Impact of Solar Electrification.

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]

The student is given the role of a journalist on the local student radio station, interviewing a Canadian aid worker who witnessed the situation in Indonesia the day after the 2004 tsunami. He or she must create ten pertinent and complete interview questions that would help the young listeners of the station to realize the value of Canadian humanitary aid in countries affected by the 2004 tsunami. [Source : In-terre-Actif website]

In this lesson, the student hopes to complete a cooperation internship in Cuba and must convince the organisation's administrators that he or she is the ideal person for the internship. The student must write an application of 250 words to support his or her selection by introducing and describing him or herself, and elaborating on ideas and arguments. [Source : In-terre-Actif website]