Resource: Barrier Cards

Climate and Environmental Factors

Changes in the natural environment that impacts our planet and people often negatively  

War/Conflict  

Fights between different places and groups  

Lack of education

Being unable to go to school or study what you need.  

Gender-Based Violence

Hurting someone just because of their gender (more commonly impacts girls and women)   

Economic Instability

Countries experiencing money problems 

Insufficient Healthcare

 Not having access to the people who will make you better if you are sick or unwell 

Political Instability 

Problems that arise when people in control not agreeing with one another 

Poverty

Not having enough money for vital things 

Racism and Discrimination

Being mean to someone because of the colour of their skin,  where they come from or because they are different 

Lack of Confidence and poor Self-Esteem 

Not believing in yourself 

Unstable Livelihoods

Not being able to make money or get a job 

Unfair Cultural and Social Norms

Rules that negatively impact certain people in a community 

Poor mental health and Wellbeing

 when our feelings, thoughts, or worries make it hard for us to feel happy.