1. What if the world were a village Aim:To understand inequalities in standard of living on a global scale.

2. What you need to know 100 people represent the total world population.100 people represent the total world population. Here are some facts and figures to think aboutHere are some facts and figures to think about

3. Facts about our population 28 of the people are children under 14 yrs old28 of the people are children under 14 yrs old 65 of the people are adults between 15 – 64 yrs old65 of the people are adults between 15 – 64 yrs old 7 of the people are over 65 years old.7 of the people are over 65 years old. 3 new babies are born every year.3 new babies are born every year. The sexes 52 of the people are women52 of the people are women 48 of the people are men.48 of the people are men.

4. Health and Education Only 34 people have access to clean drinking water.Only 34 people have access to clean drinking water. Less than 1 person has been to college.Less than 1 person has been to college. 30 of the adults cannot read and write.30 of the adults cannot read and write. 1 baby under the age of 5 dies every year.1 baby under the age of 5 dies every year. 1 person has the HIV and AIDS virus.1 person has the HIV and AIDS virus.

5. Money and Wealth 20 people have 75% of the total money20 people have 75% of the total money Another 20 only receive 2% of the moneyAnother 20 only receive 2% of the money 7 people own cars (some of these people own more than one car)7 people own cars (some of these people own more than one car) 1 Person owns a computer1 Person owns a computer 80 people live in poor quality housing that is run down.80 people live in poor quality housing that is run down.

6. The land In total there is 600 acres of land (1200 football pitches): 200 acres is impossible to live on (desert, tundra, swamps)200 acres is impossible to live on (desert, tundra, swamps) 190 acres are covered in woods and forests190 acres are covered in woods and forests 140 acres is suitable for grazing animals140 acres is suitable for grazing animals 70 acres is suitable for growing crops (arable)70 acres is suitable for growing crops (arable)

7. Who owns the land? 27 people own 40% of the crop land.27 people own 40% of the crop land. The remaining 60% of the crop land produces 28% of the villages food.The remaining 60% of the crop land produces 28% of the villages food. This feeds the other 73 people in the village.This feeds the other 73 people in the village.