Lesson 21:

  Canada as a Humanitarian Nation

In this next set of activities, you will learn about foreign aid and realize why it is necessary for the world even though there may be problems in maintaining the practice. This lesson will teach you to understand and recognize:

what is meant by foreign aid and realize that it benefits both those offering the aid and those receiving it

why a country may need foreign aid

that much of the aid comes from individuals who donate money, time, and effort through various organizations

some of the organizations through which Canadians deliver foreign aid

Key Terms for this lesson:

• foreign aid
• human rights
• humanitarian
• natural disaster
• man-made disaster
• sponsorship