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Family Planning: What Every Man Should Know
Family Planning: What Every Man Should Know
Chart 2: Water shortages
Chart 3: Limited forests and firewood
Introduction
We are now going to explore some of these problems
in more depth, starting with water.
DANGERS OF A FAST GROWING
POPULATION
Discussion Questions
The purpose of these questions is to clearly show that
larger families use more resources.
Introduction
As more people are born, more firewood must be
used for cooking. At the same time, more people need
more food, and forests must be cleared to use the land
for farming.
Discussion Questions
LIMITED FORESTS
AND FIREWOOD
WATER SHORTAGES
What are some of the things you use water for in
your home?
• Possible responses might include: drinking, cooking, bathing,
washing.
How much water do you use every week?
• Responses will vary by family size and circumstance. A typical
amount for a family of 8 is 10 jerry cans per week.
The purpose of these questions is to clearly
demonstrate that larger families use more resources.
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How far do you or does your family have to travel to fetch firewood?
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How much firewood would a family of four use in a week? What
about a family of eight?
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What would happen if we ran out of forest?
How much water would a family of four use in a week? What about a
family of eight?
• A typical amount for a family of 4 would be 5 jerry cans per week. A
family of 8 would need 10 jerry cans per week.
• The purpose of this question is to clearly demonstrate that larger
families use more water.
The amount of water in Uganda has not increased, but the number of
people has. What would happen if we continue to grow in numbers?
• The water will not be enough.
What problems might arise if there is not enough water for everyone?
• Increases in sickness
• Poor hygiene – not able to bathe, wash clothes or clean house
• Thirst and problems in food preparation
DANGERS OF A FAST GROWING
POPULATION