Hello, my name's Mrs. Rawbone, and I'd like to welcome you to this lesson today on charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty.

In today's lesson, you will be able to explain the role of charity and the different responses to issues related to giving money to those living in poverty.

Some key words that we'll be using today are charity, emergency relief, and long-term development.

Charity is voluntary giving of time or money to help those in need, or an organisation focused on providing support.

Emergency relief is immediate aid provided during crises, such as food, shelter, and medical supplies.

And long-term development is efforts to address poverty's root causes and build sustainable solutions, such as in education and healthcare.

Today's lesson will form three parts.

We'll be looking at issues with charity, responses to issues with charity, and addressing the issues with giving to charity.

So let's get started looking at the issues with charity.

Sam and Jun are discussing the statement: "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." Sam says, "Giving to charity is a good thing because it helps people in need and makes the world a better place." Jun says, "I'm not so sure, maybe giving money to charity makes us feel good, but does it really help people in need?" Here are some arguments for the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." Giving people money can result in them being dependent on handouts instead of becoming self-sufficient.

Giving money only helps in the short term because it doesn't address the causes of poverty.

It can be difficult to know that money given to charity actually reaches those who need it most and is not spent on administration costs.

Giving people money is patronising, and it doesn't respect a person's independence.

Sam and Jun are discussing which they think is the strongest argument for the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." Sam said, "I think the strongest argument for is that giving to charity creates dependence because it keeps people stuck in a cycle of needing help." Jun says, "I think the strongest argument for is that giving to charity is patronising because it leaves people feeling powerless and it doesn't respect their dignity." Do you see any similarities between these arguments? Have a think.

Pause the video, turn and talk to someone nearby if you can, or you can talk to me, and then come back when you're ready to move on.

Let's check your understanding.

What are the missing words? One, giving people money can result in them being on handouts.

Two, giving money only helps in the short term because it doesn't address the causes of.

Three, it can be difficult to know that money given to charity those who need it most.

And four, giving people money is patronising, and it doesn't respect a person's.

So take a moment, pause the video if you need to.

Come back when you're ready to check your answers.

The missing words were dependent on handouts, the causes of poverty, and it's whether charity reaches those who need it most.

And the final point, it doesn't respect a person's independence.

So well done if you managed to get those four points.

Here are some arguments against the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." Many charities offer essential emergency relief, such as food, shelter, and medical aid, which relieves suffering and saves lives.

Many charities aim to find solutions to the causes of poverty by supporting long-term development in education, healthcare, and economic growth.

Established charities publish financial reports and use tracking systems to ensure that the money goes to the right people.

Financial support lets individuals decide how to use the money, respecting their independence rather than imposing choices on them.

Sam and Jun are discussing which they think is the strongest argument against the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." Sam says, "I think the strongest argument against is that charity can be used to address the causes of poverty.

Supporting education, healthcare, and economic development provides more than just emergency relief." Jun says, "I think the strongest argument against is that financial support respects people's independence by allowing them to decide how to use the money based on their own needs." So what is similar about these arguments? Pause the video, have a think, turn and talk to someone nearby if you can, and then come back when you're ready to move on.

Do you think these arguments against overcome the arguments for? So again, take a moment, pause the video, turn and talk to someone nearby if you can, and come back when you're ready to move on.

Give one argument against the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." We've looked at a few, and you just need to choose one of them.

Pause the video, take a moment to jot it down, and then come back when you're ready to check your answer.

You could have said any one of the following: Financial support lets individuals decide how to use the money.

Established charities publish financial reports and use tracking systems to ensure that the money goes to the right people.

Many charities aim to find solutions to the causes of poverty by supporting long-term development in education, healthcare, and economic growth.

Many charities offer essential emergency relief, such as food, shelter, and medical aid, which relieves suffering and saves lives.

Well done if you managed to choose one of those arguments.

For task A on issues with charity, Alex is explaining which he thinks is the strongest argument for the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves," and Aisha is explaining what she thinks is the strongest argument against.

I'd like you to complete their paragraphs.

Alex says, "I think the strongest argument for the statement is that it can be hard to know if the money given to charity actually reaches the people who need it most because.

." And Aisha says, "I think the strongest argument against the statement is that many charities provide emergency relief like food, shelter, and medical aid because.

." So pause the video, take your time to think back through what we've learned about the different arguments, and try and develop as to why someone might think that argument is strong.

Come back to the lesson when you're ready to see what you could have written.

You could have said: For Alex, I think the strongest argument for the statement is that it can be hard to know if the money given to charity actually reaches the people who need it most because some charities may spend money on admin costs, or donations might be lost or used in ways that don't help those in need.

And for Aisha, I think the strongest argument against the statement is that many charities provide emergency relief like food, shelter, and medical aid because this help directly reduces suffering and saves lives.

Now, because we're evaluating and looking at the strength of arguments, there are lots of different things that you could have said, but well done if you managed to really develop the point as to why an argument might be convincing or strong.

Let's move on to the second part of our lesson, responses to issues with charity.

Bible teachings influence Christian beliefs about whether there are issues with giving money to people living in poverty.

Proverbs 19:7 says, "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done." John tells us, "According to this teaching, giving to people living in poverty is seen as lending to God himself.

It is a good thing to do and will be rewarded by God." "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.

Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." And this is from Parable of the Sheep and Goats in Matthew 25:35-36, and it's also verse 40.

Danielle tells us, "According to Jesus' teaching in the Parable of the Sheep and Goats, there are no issues with giving to charity.

In fact, acts like feeding the hungry and caring for the sick are seen as serving Jesus himself." "Sell your possessions and give to the poor.

Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys." Luke 12:33.

Tia tells us, "In this verse, Jesus is encouraging his followers to give to people living in poverty.

The issue seems to be with being too attached to possessions rather than with giving." Let's check your understanding.

According to Proverbs 19:7, giving to the poor is like lending to whom? Take a moment, pause if you need to, and then come back when you're ready to check your answer.

So well done if you put God.

Documents which align with humanist values, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, influence humanist beliefs about whether there are issues with giving money to people living in poverty.

Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says, "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and wellbeing of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care." Diane is a humanist, and she's talking about how this idea influences her.

She says, "This supports giving money to those in poverty by promoting a standard of living.

It suggests everyone has a right to have their basic needs met on an ongoing basis." Let's check your understanding again.

What is the missing word from Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Everyone has a right to a of living adequate for the health and wellbeing of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care.

Pause the video, give yourself a moment, and come back when you're ready to check your answer.

So well done if you put standard.

Jason says, "As a Catholic priest, I turn to the Bible, where Jesus teaches us to care for the poor, in Matthew 25:35-40.

I also consult Church teachings such as the Catechism, paragraph 2,443, which urges us to help those in need.

I seek guidance from Church leaders like the Pope and uphold Natural Law, which tells me helping the poor is a moral duty.

I encourage my parishioners to trust their conscience.

There are no issues with giving to charity, it's a core part of our faith." Have a look closely at what Jason has said.

Which of authority does he refer to? Pause the video and come back when you're ready to move on.

You may have noticed that he refers to the Bible, Church teachings such as the Catechism, Church leaders like the Pope, and to Natural Law and conscience.

Ji-eun is explaining how she uses sources of authority to guide her response to the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." She says, "As a Methodist minister, I reflect on the Bible, where Jesus teaches us to care for the poor, Matthew 25:35-40, and I follow Methodist teachings on justice and mercy.

John Wesley's emphasis on showing faith through action guides me.

I consult with Church leaders and fellow Christians and encourage my congregation to trust their conscience.

Giving to people living in poverty is a vital part of living our faith and serving God's kingdom." So which sources of authority does Ji-eun refer to? Have a look at what she said, pause the video if you need to, and then come back when you are ready to move on.

So you might have noticed she also refers to the Bible.

She focuses on Methodist teachings, particularly John Wesley, the Church leaders, fellow Christians, and conscience.

Diane is a humanist, and she's explaining how she uses sources of authority to guide her response to the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." Diane says, "As a humanist, I don't follow religious texts, but I do use reason and evidence to guide my choices.

When thinking about giving to charity, I look at real-world evidence from entrusted organisations.

I believe that we all have the right to a basic standard of living.

So if someone is in poverty and can't access food, clean water, or healthcare, I see it as our shared responsibility to help.

We should give in ways that empower people and protect their dignity." So which sources of authority does Diane refer to? Take a moment, pause the video, have a look at what she said, and then come back when you're ready to move on.

So you might have noticed that she refers to reason and evidence, such as that from trusted organisations.

Let's check your understanding.

Which of the following would a humanist most likely use to guide their decision about giving to charity? a, Church teachings; b, trusting their conscience; c, real-world evidence from trusted organisations; or d, the teaching of Jesus.

Take a moment, pause if you need to, and then come back when you're ready to check your answer.

So well done if you've got c, real-world evidence from trusted organisations.

For task B on responses to issues with charity, I'd like you to complete this table to explain how each character might use the source of authority to respond to the statement "Giving to charity creates more problems than it solves." We have Danielle using the Parable of the Sheep and Goats.

We have Tia referring to Jesus' instruction in Luke 12:33.

And we have Diane the humanist referring to Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

So pause the video, take your time to think back through what you've learned about these sources, and write your explanation.

Come back when you're ready to see what you could have written.

You could have said, for Danielle, "This source suggests that caring for those in need is essential because Jesus teaches that helping people living in poverty is like helping him." And for Tia, "This source suggests that giving to the poor is a moral duty because Jesus encourages people to sell their possessions and give to those in poverty." For Diane, "This source suggests that everyone has the right to a basic standard of living because it outlines the right to adequate food, clothing, housing, and healthcare." So well done if you managed to explain what those sources suggest.

The third part of our lesson is on addressing the issues with giving to charity.

This is how charities such as Christian Aid work to end poverty.

They address the symptoms of poverty through emergency relief.

This means providing immediate aid during crises, such as food and shelter and medicine.

They also address the causes of poverty through long-term development.

This means running projects that help people directly, such as providing education and healthcare or offering microloans.

They focus on tackling the systemic causes of poverty, including by advocating for better government policies.

Andeep is asking Frank, who currently attends a Methodist Church, about how Christian Aid approaches issues surrounding giving to people living in poverty.

Andeep says, "What do you do to support Christian Aid?" Frank replies, "I volunteer as a collector during Christian Aid Week, which raises more money for the charity than any other event.

As a collector, I go door-to-door for donations and raise awareness, and I also help organise events like coffee mornings and sponsored walks." Andeep says, "I'm not sure giving to charity is always a good thing because it can prevent people from becoming self-sufficient.

What happens with the money people donate during Christian Aid Week?" Frank responds, "Christian Aid uses it to tackle the causes of poverty by advocating for improved governmental policies and running long-term development projects.

They provide people with education and healthcare, and they offer microloans to help them become independent.

The charity ensures help gets to the right people." So which issues related to giving to charity does Christian Aid overcome? Pause the video, turn and talk to someone nearby, or you can talk to me, think about what Frank has just said to Andeep, and come back when you are ready to move on.

Let's check your understanding.

Give one example of how a charity might try to address issues with giving money to those living in poverty.

To think back through what you've just learned, take a moment, jot down your answer, and come back when you're ready to check it.

So you could have said any one of the following: advocating for better government policies, providing education, providing healthcare, or offering microloans.

Well done if you managed to pick one of those objects.

Andeep is asking Zoe, who's an atheist, how she approaches issues surrounding giving to charity.

Andeep says, "What do you think is the best way to help those living in poverty?" Zoe replies, "I support Lendwithcare, a charity that connects people like me with entrepreneurs in lower-income countries.

I lend small amounts, called microloans, to help people start or grow a business.

When they repay it, I can lend the money again.

It's an example of long-term development as it's a practical way to help people escape poverty and build a better future." So what issue with giving to charity does Lendwithcare aim to overcome? Think back to those issues, have a read of what Zoe said, turn and talk to someone nearby if you can, or you can talk to me, and then come back when you are ready to move on.

Let's check your understanding.

What is a microloan? Pause the video, jot down your answer.

Come back when you're ready to check it.

So you might have put a loan of a small amount, usually intended to help people start or grow a business.

Well done if you got that it's a small amount, and it usually has the intention of helping people starting out.

For task C on addressing issues with giving to charity, I'd like you to explain how each example of campaigns organised by or supported by Christian Aid is an example of responsible giving.

We have a, "Enough Food for Everyone IF," which calls for changes to policies to ensure everyone has access to enough food.

B, "No Climate Justice, No Peace," which highlights how climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable people.

And c, "Tax Justice," which advocates for reforms to tax systems that ensure multinational companies pay fair taxes.

So pause the video, think about what you just learned about those three campaigns, but make the link between how it shows responsible giving.

Come back when you're ready to move on.

You could have said, for "Enough Food for Everyone IF," that it calls for policy change ensuring everyone has access to food, which supports self-sufficiency by addressing the root causes of hunger, helping people avoid dependency on handouts and ensuring that resources are used effectively.

For "No Climate Justice, No Peace," you could have said how it highlights the climate change and its effect on vulnerable people, and it calls for solutions that allow communities to adapt and become self-sufficient rather than relying on aid.

And for "Tax Justice," you could have said that because it advocates for tax reforms and wants multinational companies to pay their fair share, this can ensure that countries can fund their own development, fostering self-sufficiency and avoiding dependency on foreign aid or the misuse of resources.

Well done if you managed to successfully explain how each of those campaigns really linked with the idea of responsible giving.

We've learned a lot today.

We've learned that giving money can create dependence, but that charity can address the causes of poverty.

We've learned about some biblical teaching, that helping the poor is a way of serving God.

Proverbs 19:7 and Matthew 25:35-40.

We've learned that emergency relief provides immediate aid during crises, while long-term development addresses the root causes of poverty through sustainable solutions.

We've learned that Christian Aid fights poverty through policy advocacy, development projects, and providing education, healthcare, and microloans.

And we've learned that Lendwithcare provides microloans to entrepreneurs in lower-income countries to help grow their businesses.

We've thought about a lot today.

We've considered issues, and we've considered solutions.

Thank you very much for all of your efforts and for working with me on this lesson.