The European Union (EU) Year Founded: ________ Current Number of Countries Involved: ____ Reason the EU exists: Main roles of the EU: 1) 2) 3) Example of what the EU does: Listen to the presentations of your group members. Complete the chart below as each group member shares what they’ve learned about an International Organization. International Organizations Name:
1945
193
The UN exists to maintain international peace and security, promote friendly relations among nations, and so countries can work together to solve problems.
Conflict resolution and keeping peace.
Helping other countries with AID when needed.
The UN is involved in peacekeeping operations where peacekeepers go and protect civilians and help fix a situation.
Jhostin M
1949
30
NATO exists to make ensure the collective defense and security of its member countries against potential threats.
Collective Defense
Crisis Management and Peacekeeping
In previous years, NATO has been involved in counter-terrorism and peacekeeping operations.
International Organizations Name: Chart p.2 The World Bank Year Founded: ________ Current Number of Countries Involved: ____ Reason the World Bank exists: Main roles of the World Bank: 1) 2) Example of what the World Bank does: The World Heath Organization (WHO) Year Founded: ________ Current Number of Countries Involved: ____ Reason the WHO exists: Main roles of the WHO: 1) 2) Example of what the WHO does: The Red Cross and Red Crescent Year Founded: ________ Current Number of Countries Involved: ____ Reason the Red Cross/ Red Crescent exists: Main roles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent: 1) 2) 3) Example of what the Red Cross/Red Cresent does: Listen to the presentations of your group members. Complete the chart below as each group member shares what they’ve learned about an International Organization.
International Organizations Name: World Bank
Year Founded: 1944
Current Number of Countries Involved: 189
Reason the World Bank exists: To provide financial and technical assistance to developing countries for development projects.
Main roles of the World Bank:
1) Providing loans and grants for development projects
2) Conducting research and providing advice on economic development
Example of what the World Bank does: The World Bank provides funding for infrastructure projects in developing countries, such as building schools or roads.
International Organizations Name: World Health Organization (WHO)
Year Founded: 1948
Current Number of Countries Involved: 194
Reason the WHO exists: To promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
Main roles of the WHO:
1) Monitoring public health trends and providing information and guidance to countries
2) Coordinating responses to health emergencies and outbreaks
Example of what the WHO does: The WHO provides guidance and support to countries in combating global health issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Organizations Name: Red Cross/Red Crescent
Year Founded: 1863
Current Number of Countries Involved: 191
Reason the Red Cross/ Red Crescent exists: To provide humanitarian aid and support to those in need during conflicts and disasters.
Main roles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent:
1) Providing emergency relief and medical assistance during crises
2) Promoting and protecting human dignity and rights
3) Educating communities on disaster preparedness
Example of what the Red Cross/ Red Crescent does: The Red Cross/Red Crescent provides shelters, food, and medical aid to victims of natural disasters and conflicts around the world.