Supporting the Global Community
Year 9 PSHE Understanding WHO and UN Impact Local and Global Connections
Starter Question
Who do you think helps keep people safe and healthy not only in the UK but globally? Think about organizations, governments, or groups you might have heard of Share your ideas with the person next to you
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?
The UN's health agency founded in 1948 194 member countries including the UK Coordinates global health responses Sets international health standards Supports countries during health emergencies
What is the United Nations (UN)?
International organization founded in 1945 193 member countries working together Promotes peace, security, and cooperation Addresses global challenges like poverty and climate change Provides humanitarian aid worldwide
WHO and UN Impact: Global vs Local
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Real-Life Examples in Kent and Beyond
Video Discussion
Watch: WHO/UN efforts in the UK and Kent Think about: What did you learn from the video? How do these organizations support people globally and locally? Why is their work important in places like Kent?
Group Activity: Real-Life Scenario Analysis
Form groups of 5 students Each group receives a scenario card Identify the key problem and organizations involved Discuss the positive impact on the community Suggest one way communities can better support each other Prepare to share your findings with the class
Scenario Examples
Kent hosting refugee families (UNHCR support) WHO coordinating vaccine response in the UK UN clean water projects with local Kent parallels Kent charities working with UN youth health programs UK government collaborating with WHO on health inequalities
Key Vocabulary
Global community - people worldwide working together Humanitarian aid - assistance to people in need Health inequality - unfair differences in health outcomes Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - UN targets for global improvement Pandemic response - coordinated action during health emergencies
Class Reflection
How is Kent connected to global health and humanitarian issues? Why is it important for communities worldwide to help each other? What surprised you most about WHO and UN work? How might you get involved in supporting global or local communities?
Plenary: Quick Write
Individual reflection task Write a short response to: 'How do global organizations like the WHO and UN affect you and your community, and why does this matter?' You have 5 minutes Think about what you've learned today