SCOUT BANANA
What is SCOUT BANANA?
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Issue
African Communities
Young People
Development Experts
Allies in Development
What is an Ally?
A member of the privileged group who works to end oppression in his or her personal life as well as challenge systems of oppression through support of and as an advocate for the oppressed population.
How we see the world. . .
depends from where we are viewing it
Why Africa?
Realizes and questions personal privilege
Supports leadership of oppressed group
Is accountable to the oppressed group
Challenges misperceptions of the oppressed group when members of the oppressed group are no present
Uses his/her privilege to leverage access and power for the interests of oppressed people 
Birthplace of civilization
Ancient kingdoms, cities and cultures
Years of colonial oppression since 1444
Impact of the slave trade (11-18 million people)
Neocolonial exploitation of resources following colonial regimes
Lack of infrastructure for basic health
Broad myths/ misperceptions about Africa are held by the general population, especially young people
Burden of disease: HIV/AIDS, malaria, river blindness, guinea worm, polio, meningitis, small pox, etc.
Why not?



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Problem
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Opportunity
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"health is an integral part of good development"
- Amartya Sen
"public health must precede economic reform"
- Amartya Sen
USA Health Stats
Life expectancy: 75/80
Probability of dying before age 5: 8 per 1000
Causes of mortality: Heart disease, cerebral disease, lung cancer, chronic lung disease
Income per capita: $44,070
Expenditure on health per capita: $6,714
Physicians: 26 per 10,000


Uganda Health Stats:
Life expectancy: 49/51
Income per capita: $880
Causes of mortality: HIV/AIDS, malaria, respiratory infection, diarrhoeal diseases
Probability of dying before age 5: 134 per 1000
Health expenditure per capita: $143
Physicians: 1 per 10,000
South Africa Health Stats:
Life expectancy: 50/53
Income per capita: $6900
Causes of mortality: HIV/AIDS, cerebral disease, heart disease, respiratory infections
Probability of dying before age 5: 69 per 1000
Health expenditure per capita: $869
Physicians: 8 per 10,000
Ghana Health Stats:
Life expectancy: 56/58
Income per capita: $2280
Causes of mortality: HIV/AIDS, malaria, respiratory infections, perinatal causes
Probability of dying before age 5: 112 per 1000
Health expenditure per capita: $16
Physicians: 0.15 per 10,000
Health
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Why Health?
Africa
Africa Fact Group
Projects/ Communities 
Fellowships
Campus Network
Articulate Journal
Methodology:
Communities know best what is needed/ what will work
Supporting existing structures
Acting as "allies in development" no "developers"
What we support:
1. Health focused
Capacity Building: ambulance, medical supplies, health clinics, health worker training
Basic Needs: medicines, clean water, food, etc.  
2. Community-led
3. Small-scale (less than 500,000 people)
4. Based in mutual aid (free services)
5. Fiscal responsibility (transparent about finances)
Bridge gap between Projects and Chapters. Give young people a chance to connect and learn from partners as well as give partners additional short-term support
Where:
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
Central Michigan University
Tufts University
Minnesota University, Twin Cities
Boston University
Eastern Michigan University
Michigan Technological University
Western Michigan University
St. Mary's College, Notre Dame
Saginaw Valley State University
Aquinas College
Grand Valley State University
Baker College of Owosso




What Member Chapters do:
Act as extensions of African Studies
Educate members on Africa, health, & development
Promote Articulate Journal to potential authors
Connect with Partner Project & fundraise to support 
Build coalition of campus groups working on African issues
Support national organization with membership fee






Why:
Young people (students) are energetic and passionate with an increasing interest in Africa
Universities are hubs of learning and innovation, full of resources to help communities in Africa
Utilizing privilege by linking education with actions will build solutions based in cooperation (scholarly activists)
1. Provide access to knowledge and teaching resources about Africa
Campus education programs (college/ university)
High school outreach presentations/ events
2. Combat stereotypes, misperceptions and myths about Africa
Africa is not a country, 2nd largest continent with 54 countries, etc. 
3. Provide ways that people can move from education to action
@africafact
Undergraduate Research Applied to Development in Africa
Giving young people a voice in international development
@articulate_jrnl
"U.S. Students urgently need an understanding of Africa."
- Department of Education Official 2002