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1. Any quiz devoted to international relief organizations must begin with the International Committe of the Red Cross (ICRC), which is the parent organization of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movements. One of this giant entity's many programs is the promotion of humanitarian laws. One such aim is to achieve universal adherence to and effective implementation of the norms established by the Ottawa Treaty. With what important issue is the Ottawa Treaty concerned?
2. This organization was founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II and has grown into one of the world's largest private relief and development organizations. It assists the world's poor in their efforts to achieve social and economic well-being, reaching 48 million people in 66 nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
3. You don't have to contribute to a huge multinational relief organization to make a difference. Perhaps you are a geek who always needs to possess the latest electronic device. In several of the United States, you can donate your outdated (years-old, in some cases) cell phone to an organization that will do which of the following with it?
4. Global relief can be quite specialized. Some organizations do only one thing (and do it well). What is special about Food for Life Global?
5. Our planet's turmoil, both due to natural disasters (drought, weather catastrophes, diseases, etc.) and human tragedies such as war, causes hundreds of thousands of people to become refugees every year. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for refugees. What does IRC stand for?
6. In addition to food and shelter, medical care is a fundamental need worldwide. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger in more than 80 countries. In English, Médecins Sans Frontières translates as Doctors Without ... what?
7. The UK-based organization Jubilee has which of the following as one of its goals?
8. A popular way to make a difference is to sponsor a child in a developing country. Which of the following organizations does NOT offer such a program?
9. By now you may have decided to contribute to or volunteer for a charity. However, you will want to make sure your time and/or money are well spent, so you will carefully research the organization of your choice. What would you discover about the group Global Relief Foundation?
10. Finally, we are often urged to "think globally, act locally". Since my own location is New York City, here is a question about a local charity that's as grassroots as you can get because it collects ... pennies. New York schoolchildren participate in a Penny Harvest co-ordinated by what group?
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