My current profession is with the Head Start program. Every one pretty much knows that this program in particular is aimed at helping low-income families and children prosper
in the future educationally, as well as economically. On last week I got a chance to study poverty rates in the Philippines through this website. When looking through various components on the website it gives a lot of information on how and why the citizens of those countries are having issues with poverty. With Head Start, we don't always know the WHOLE story, but we are very willing to help. In our area, it seemed that many of the issues with childhood poverty in my town was the fact that many fathers are not present in the household to help support the family, and that many children were brought into the world by teenage parents. In the Philippines, families were often married before children were brought into the picture, but poverty occurred because of the low-paying jobs that the fathers held. It's good to know the that I can come to this website and see the differences in what causes poverty in almost any country that I'm interested in!UNICEF's website states that the United States government is on this mission WITH them to improve health, poverty, and education in countries who need it. The website (UNICEF) states the following; "In cooperation with governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), UNICEF saves and protects the world's most vulnerable children, working to ensure child rights and providing health care, immunizations, nutrition, access to safe water and sanitation services, basic education, protection and emergency relief" (2015). UNICEF is connected with the medical world as well such as teaming up with representatives from Africa to stop Ebola. In other words, the organization has supporters in many areas including government officials and those in the medical field.
When looking at all of the information that I have shared with you in this blog.....one thought entered my mind! I love the fact that the organization helps those who are in countries that are less privileged when they need the help; but what about when our very OWN country needs the help? What will or what have they done? I found my answer! When Hurricane Katrina hit in New Orleans, UNICEF provided School-in-a-Box and recreation kits to the area. I think the organization is great!
Reference
UNICEF. (2015). Help Save Children's Lives. Retrieved from http://unicefusa.org
Shawanza,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post about UNICEF. How great to learn about an organization that is helping at a global level, anywhere in the world, even in the US when horror strikes. I also enjoyed learning more about your personal experience through Head Start. I remember learning about Head Start way back in the first course that started this Master's program and the more I hear about it, the more respect I have for President Johnson and his team for creating it! I have been able to visit a local Head Start in St. Paul, Minnesota and I am so impressed with the program. I like that we have programs such as UNICEF to help with global problems, making sure children are taken care of no matter what situation they are born into; but also that we have local programs such as Head Start to help in our very own communities. Thanks for sharing!
Krista
Shawanza,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Its great to see that this organization has done things to help in our own communities. I really enjoy reading your blogs and post. Its great that you can relate most of the learning to your current profession by expanding on your learning. Thank for sharing.
MMM-R
Thanks for sharing about this organization it is good to know that their are resources that support programs for families and children. Families need to have these organizations in their corner that will help them when they are in need.
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