Water source of life: A case study of a water and sanitation project in Uvira Case Study Teacher's Notes Student Activities Design a web page profiling the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Include: A map which identifies geographic features and bordering countries; A paragraph describing the climate, rainfall, temperature range; Information about the population, lifestyle, religion and agriculture; and A list of links to other related topics. Why is water responsible for more than 80% of sickness in the world? Explain why these deaths are most likely to occur in developing nations. Describe the likely impact of contaminated water supply on the ability of a community to develop both socially and economically. Write a job description for an international delegate going to work as a community health educator, water and sanitation expert, or an engineer. Consider the specialist skills, interests and qualifications required. Explain why water is so critical to the health and quality of life of people in developing nations. Examine the story and picture of Mikiesse. What are his energy needs at 7 years of age? To walk 7 km a day will increase these needs, but he is unlikely to have access to more food. What will this do to his physical growth? If Mikiesse drinks from the stream, what would be the effects of the diseases he could contract such as cholera, typhoid, bilharzia and belly worms. What strategies can be developed to overcome the problems of polluted water on a child's growth and development? Explore the factors that hampered the endeavors of the Australian Red Cross delegates in DRC. Discuss the impact of these factors on the success of the long-term sustainable aid projects to developing countries. Assume one of the following roles and explain what "water" means in your life. A 17 year old teenager in Australia. An 11 year old boy in Uvira before the building of the new water well. An 11 year old boy in Uvira after the building of the new water well. A mother in Uvira with two small children. An Australian farmer. Explain why community education has been identified as a critical factor in the success of water and sanitation programs. What other factors are also critical? Compare the water and sanitation community education program in the DRC to similar campaigns in Australia (i.e. anti smoking, drink driving, sun protection). Explain how cultural issues impact on the selection strategies used by educators. Working in small groups complete the following table by listing how individuals, communities and the global community are affected by water and sanitation. Group/person affected Impact of poor water and sanitation systems Impact of effective water and sanitation systems Individuals         Local Communities         GlobalCommunities           Top © Commonwealth of Australia