Getting to Know International Organizations Part 1: UNICEF

Young people should be encouraged to reach the highest level of education of which they are capable (UNICEF, 2010).
 

This organization helps to expand social protection systems that support the well-being of all children.  UNICEF partners and works in 190 countries and territories to focus on special efforts of reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. UNICEF realizes the importance of early childhood development and adolescence. 

I chose to look at poverty in Latin America. Childhood poverty in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries are trying to ensure there is a public investment in children. Unfortunately, some countries are unsure of how government funds are being spent towards the youth. This stood out to me because I fill like that happens here in the U.S. especially when it comes time to vote. On the voting ballot there are always question saying if you vote for this the money will go to education but often time the schools and teachers still suffer.

A summit called, Investing in Children in LAC: Toward more effective and equitable investment in children, was the third organized by UNICEF. This event discusses the quality of spending for education. The LAC works on three fronts, which are as followed understanding the efforts that States dedicate through public budgets to fulfill child rights in all societies across LAC. Second, to deepen analyses, especially in terms of the quality and effectiveness of spending, where measurement is regularly taking place. And finally, to showcase LAC experiences globally and fuel advocacy for more and better investments in children in all regions (UNICEF, 2015).

I think we must continue to have these conversations and events to help make people aware especially when effects something so big.

References

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) (2016). Child Poverty and Social Protection. Retrieved from: https://www.unicef.org/socialpolicy/index_childpoverty.html

Sharing Web Resources

National Black Child Development Institute

https://www.nbcdi.org/news/leaders-educators-and-advocates-convene-chicago-tackle-top-issues-facing-black-children-during

I chose to research the website for NBCDI a little more. I have always wanted to attend a early childhood conference and saw this headline on their website. The theme for this years conference is Transforming Communities for Our Communities. With a lot of changes developing in my area along with many others this stood out for me. This week’s discussion also discusses culture and diversity. 

We must have this discussion more for education to be inclusive.

As part of the roundtable discussion at the conference this year this will be a key factor “Failure to accurately count Black children and families in the 2020 Census can have a devastating impact on communities across the country, resulting in diminished resources for education, healthcare and housing. Mayors Lightfoot and Lance Bottoms and a diverse panel of national and community thought leaders will explore the topic and mine for opportunities around this issue, which will ultimately impact families for the next decade.” (NBCDI, 2020)

I believe we have to have organization to represent different cultures to make sure all children are accountant for. "Quality programs for Black children must incorporate factors that ensure esteem and respect for oneself and one's heritage."

- Evelyn K. Moore, NBCDI President Emeritus, 1972

Expanding Horizons & Resources

“Global Fund for Children partners with community-based organizations around the world to help children and youth reach their full potential and advance their rights.” The podcast shares information about the latest news such as child trafficking and how they are helping. They have a 20-year impact on social change. They also offer newsletters, a blog, and a variety of books that teach children about other children. I like to learn about other cultures to better understand people. Diversity is needed because we can all learn from one another.

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."

- Frederick Douglass

The NBCDI is one the only few organizations who solely focus on the well-being of black children. This organization is important to me because I once was a black child and one day, I hope to have children and I like knowing that there are other people who will take interest in their well-being. Also, I work with low income families who are majority African American, and I need resources that can help me help them.

 The NBCDI isn’t just for the well-being of children but also helps educators to be prepared on how to help these young children.  Programs and activities that are offered are the annual conference, the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood DC program which helps teachers attend college as well as literacy activities just to name a few.

References

https://globalfundforchildren.org/

https://www.nbcdi.org/