Question

Which of the following is NOT an organization focused on international aid?

Answer 1

The correct answer is D.

AmeriCorps  is a federal program engaging adults in public community work. Non-profit community organisations offer programs in specific areas of help, such as education, public safety, health care and environmental protection.

This program was established in 1994 and has expanded overtime, with around 80.000 participants annually. The participants receive low financial compensation and cost-of-living allowances.

A, B and C are all international organizations focusing on international aid.

Answer 2

Answer: (D) AmeriCorps is not an organization focused on international aid.

Explanation: UNICEF, Peace Corps and Red Cross are three organizations that seek to improve different aspects of people's lives and that work at a global level. In contrast, AmeriCorps is not focused on international aid. AmeriCorps is a group of programs supported by the government of the United States that aims at improving the living conditions of Americans for example by lowering the poverty rate and providing assistance in the areas most vulnerable to natural disasters. Therefore, AmeriCorps works at a national level.