IOCC

"The Mission of
IOCC is to respond
to the call of our
Lord Jesus Christ,
to Minister to those
who are suffering
and are in need
throughout the
world, sharing
with them
God’s Gifts of
Food, Shelter,
Economic
Self-Sufficiency
and Hope."

Lesson 4 Assignment:
How do you meet the needs?

1. Browse through the newsletter and use the map to locate three places mentioned in the stories.

2. Choose one of the stories, (except for the two mentioned in the next question) and write a synopsis of the program, noting the type of service, and where the country is located.

3. Read the articles, "The Neglected Children of Calcutta," and "The Voice of Children." Compare the two programs noted.

What is the nature of the aid received (money, materials, education, etc.)
Program 1:

Program 2:
What is causing this situation of need?
Program 1:

Program 2:
Will this activity change lives in the short-term or long-term?
Program 1:

Program 2:

4: Answer the following:

Given the definition of charity as emergency relief, and social assistance/empowerment as: providing an underpinning of sustenance and empowers local solutions to local problems, tell which aspects of the programs fall under these classifications.
IOCC's mission statement is "Helping others help themselves." The workers wish to move people from relief efforts to self-help as quickly as possible. Why is this a good idea?

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