Especialidades JA/Desarrollo rural/Respuestas

Desarrollo rural
División Norteamericana Crecimiento espiritual, actividades misioneras y herencia	Destreza: 2 Año de introducción: 2009

Requisitos

Prólogo

1

Explicar a su instructor por qué algunas naciones en el mundo son llamados países «en desarrollo» y por qué otros países son llamados países «desarrollados».

A developing country, also called a less-developed country, is a nation with a lower living standard, underdeveloped industrial base, and low Human Development Index (HDI) relative to other countries. There is no universal, agreed-upon criterion for what makes a country developing versus developed and which countries fit these two categories, although there are general reference points such as a nation's GDP per capita compared to other nations. Also, the general term less-developed country should not be confused with the specific term least developed country.

There is criticism of the use of the term developing country. The term implies inferiority of a developing country or undeveloped country compared to a developed country, which many countries dislike.

All developed countries graduated from developing to developed at some point (recently Poland for example) or newly industrialized, which is a country still not considered developed but no longer primarily agricultural and poor.

2

Nombrar 10 países en desarrollo y hacer una lista de dos cosas que ADRA está haciendo en estos países que entran dentro de la descripción de «alivio» y dos cosas que entrarían dentro de la descripción de «desarrollo».

Rather than provide a list of countries and projects (which changes over time), we direct you to do research on adra.org where you can explore projects by region and country.

Development projects are generally designed to make a long term impact in the developing area. Examples include infrastructure construction (roads, wells and water pipes, sewers, schools, hospitals etc), health programs, education (farming practices, healthy lifestyle, midwife training, basic education and literacy), and microfinance (small loans to help people start businesses).

Relief work is a much smaller part of ADRA's focus but also very important. Relief efforts usually follow some natural or man-made disaster such as flooding, hurricanes or war. Relief could mean providing emergency equipment (tents, water purification), clothing and food, or medical assistance for victims. Other relief may include helping victims contact families or even migrate away from a refugee camp.

Now go explore adra.org and make a list or current or recent projects in developing countries.

3

Leer lo que Elena G. de White ha escrito acerca de la razón de por qué los pobres están con nosotros en El deseado de todas las gentes, capítulo 70, titulado «Estos mis hermanos pequeñitos». Resumir lo que ha aprendido de este capítulo en 50 palabras o menos.

You can find the amazing book Desire of Ages in any Adventist Church or School library and in many Adventist homes. You can also read the required chapter online http://www.whiteestate.org/books/da/da70.html

Your summary could be written or verbal to your instructor.

4

Ver un video de presentación informativa de ADRA (www.adra.org) acerca de las actividades de desarrollo en otros países diferentes al suyo y participar en una discusión acerca de lo que vio en el video.

Topics of discussion may include:

1. Why is ADRA helping these people?
2. What is ADRA doing to ensure a better life after ADRA leaves?
3. What disadvantages do these people live under?
4. Is there cultural issues, political issues, weather problems, or other issues you can identify?
5. How is ADRA's policy of not discriminating based on religion working here?
6. ADRA often focuses on women - if this project is women focused, why is that?

These are just example discussion points. Have fun and learn about helping others.

5

Participar en uno de los siguientes viajes de campo o proyectos de grupo:

5a

Ir en un viaje misionero a una zona rural desfavorecida en otro país o dentro de su propia nación.

This option is a perfect fit for an international mission trip with Maranatha Volunteers International maranatha.org as most mission trips build churches and schools in rural developing areas.

In North America and the South Pacific there are many poor rural areas (native reservations for example) that could be visited. In Europe, there is ample needs to be met in the poor rural areas of Eastern Europe.

Sometimes local conferences sponsor mission trips for young people that would qualify for this honor. You might also check with the nearest ADRA office.

5b

Recaudar fondos y contribuir con los contenidos de una caja para niños ADRA de su elección (kids.adra.org).

A low cost, simple way to meet this requirement as you just need internet, a few minutes, and a credit card to build and fund a box for needy kids. There is interesting information and stories on the ADRA kids site worth checking out even if you choose a trip or a lock-in.

5c

Ayunar en grupo por 24 horas y tener una sesión de enseñanza rápida «encerrados en un lugar específico» con un grupo de jóvenes enfocados en la comprensión de las necesidades de los pobres de las naciones en desarrollo y destinados a recaudar fondos para el desarrollo rural.

This option will take some planning, but is a great opportunity to complete the other requirements of this honor in a group setting. Since you have 24 hours of not eating and no where to go, how many other ADRA and other honors can you complete the reading, research and discussion portions of?

Remember to make this a fundraiser too. Can you use the time to call friends and family for pledges (like a jail fundraiser where you can not eat or leave until you raise "bail") or perhaps use the time to make something your group can sell (baking or knitting honors anyone?) Brainstorm ideas with your group to plan an awesome lock-in. Than have fun!

6

Escuchar o ver una presentación acerca de una persona que creció en un área rural y subdesarrollada. Discutir con el personal de Conquistadores, el club, unidad o clase acerca de cómo era diferente a su vida.

6a

Lo que vestía o comía

6b

Cómo se mantenía caliente o fresco

6c

Cómo era similar el hogar, iglesia o escuela

There is little guidance we can give for this requirement. A good activity to do during the lock-in or an evening of your mission trip.

Referencias

Mapas del mundo en desarrollo aquí.