SUMMARY
The U.S. Agency for International Development is engaged in many of the conflict zones around the world, supplying vital humanitarian assistance to millions in need. Amna Nawaz sat down with Samantha Power, the administrator of USAID, to discuss those efforts.
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WARM-UP QUESTIONS
- What is USAID, and what role does it serve in the U.S. government?
- Where does USAID operate?
- Who is Samantha Power, and what is her background?
- How is USAID engaged in the Middle East?
- Why is USAID unable to meet its goals to provide civilians with aid?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Why do you think the U.S. sees getting aid to civilians in Gaza and Lebanon as important goals? If they are important goals, how do you think the U.S. could do more to get aid to intended targets?
Media literacy: What questions for Samantha Power might you have that weren't asked in this interview?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?
FOR MORE
What students can do: Understand how the conflict in Gaza is spreading to other countries. Read the article below to better understand the impact of Israel bombing campaign in Lebanon and the actions of Hezbollah, the militant group based in Lebanon.
As a class, discuss: What actions should the U.S. take to prevent further spread of this conflict?
"Families flee southern Lebanon as Israel bombards Hezbollah"
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