10 Myths About Global Hunger: sorting facts from fiction

The 10 Myths About…. series looks to sort facts from fiction on key global development, human rights and justice issues.

Author: Patrick Coffey, Michael Doorly, Tony Daly, Dorothy Jacob, Ghalya Farahat, Dave O’Mahony, Aoife McDonnell and Colm Regan
Publishers: DevelopmentEducation.ie, Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST)
Country of Publication: Ireland
Year: 2018
Page Count: 28

Curriculum Subjects: Civic Social and Political Education, Politics and Society, Science, Social Environmental and Scientific Education
Intended Audiences: 12-15 Years, 16+ years, Adult and Community Settings, Youth Groups, Post Primary
Format: Booklet
Topics: Hunger, Population
SDG: 2. Zero Hunger

This pocket-size booklet:

was published to coincide with World Food Day 2018 on October 16 2018 and as part of a #ZeroHunger series in conjunction with the Professional Development Service for Teachers, developmenteducation.ie, Concern Worldwide and Self Help Africa
presents 10 key myths on global hunger issues relating to inequalities, food production, geography, nutrition (and more)
draws on Sustainable Development Goal 2 Zero Hunger, as well as the work of the World Food Programme
includes references per each myth following a true/false and explainer approach.

Test your knowledge and take the online quiz’s prepared for primary and post primary levels by the PDST at Scoilnet World Food Day section.

Print copies available – check with contact@developmenteducation.ie

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