Drop It!

Suggested age range: 12 - 16 years
Estimated time required: 20 minutes running time
Format: VHS video,
DVD

Details: This inspiring video, aimed at young people, explains the debt crisis and what individuals can do to help. It uses footage from the Birmingham Young People's Parliament and material from indebted poor countries to tackle the issue of third world debt in a fast-moving and dynamic way that challenges the viewer to take action.

Supporting materials link with Citizenship components of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4, making this a valuable resource for schools as well as youth groups. But adults too are finding the resource a fun way to learn more.

Supporting materials for the video can be downloaded using the links to the right.

"The unequal relationship between rich and poor nations is dramatically explored in Drop It!, a lively and eloquent 20 minute video."
Times Educational Supplement

Publisher: Jubilee Debt Campaign, with the support of Islamic Relief; produced by the Jubilee Debt Campaign's Birmingham and West Midlands Group; 2004
Cost: VHS now only £5; DVD £7 (both prices include p&p)

Curriculum Links include:
Citizenship
Geography
Economics / Business Studies
History