Spend a few lessons learning about how a billion spend a lifetime!
One billion people – that’s one sixth of the world’s population – live in temporary settlements or slums. The United Nations estimates that by 2030, this figure will increase to 2 billion.
These numbers aren’t good.
Slum Survivor in Schools is about making that reality our reality. It’s about connecting not just our hearts, but also our minds and bodies with the challenges, problems, dilemmas and situations faced by the one billion slum dwellers in our world. It’s about raising awareness of the lives of millions and learning how about we can make a difference ourselves.
The idea is that schools can use the specially crafted guides we've created to slot Slum Survivor into their curriculum, offering the chance to learn more about our one billion neighbours across the world that live in poverty.
If you are involved in the life of a secondary school then request a pack (below) to get started or read some endorsements of Slum Survivor in schools!
MP's Slum it themselves...
Endorsements...
Unfortunately we've currently run out of the Slum Survivor in Schools DVD Resource. If you'd like to know when we have new stock available or would like us to send you a simple copy (without the artwork) then do get in touch. Just email us at info@soulaction.org!
Need help making this happen in your school? Several schools we know of have run Slum Survivor workshops and we might be able to help in putting an event on in your school. Get in touch for more...
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If so then we'd love to hear from you. Did it go well, were the resources helpful, can they be improved? Drop us an email to let us know!
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David Burrowes (MP for Enfield), Andy Reed (MP for Loughborough), Tim Farron (MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale), Jay Butcher (Tear fund), Jo Colman (Soul Action).
Back in July 08, three MP's from each of the different major political parties, undertook a 24 hour Slum Survivor challenge to help launch the plan to produce Slum Survivor material for UK schools. This is what they have said of their experiences...
“Living life in a slum is reality for 1 billion people, and by going through the Slum Survivor challenge I’m hoping that the issue of poverty and those communities who have to live without proper shelter, sanitation or clean water is highlighted.”
David Burrowes MP
“Being part of the Slum Survivor challenge has been about experiencing just a tiny part of what life is like for these communities. It’s important that we keep up pressure on governments and make sure that they progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, one of which focuses on improving the lives of slum dwellers around the world.”
Andy Reed MP
“Being part of this initiative is an act of solidarity. The Slum Survivor initiative is about reminding governments that this kind of life is a reality for so many people and we need to take action.”
Tim Farron MP
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“A sixth of the world's population currently live in slum conditions- a sobering and challenging fact. I commend those taking part in Slum Survivor events, not only for their willingness to get closer to understanding the stark and desperate conditions that so many face, but in raising much needed funds and public awareness for those for whom this life is a daily reality.”
Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams
"I and my committee have visited many slums and have just the slightest concept of what living on a dollar a day must be like. This experience gives participants and idea of just how basic it is for real people."
Malcolm Bruce, Chair of the ID Select Committee
“Slum Survivor will help educate a new generation of young campaigners to raise awareness of the issues the poor around the world face. By having just a glimpse of what slum dwellers have to live with, we hope it will empower young people to understand how they can be part of making a difference to the lives of so many.”
David Westlake, Integral Mission Director at Tearfund
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