Getting to know Your International Contacts
The website that I researched was (http://www.unicef.org/). I received a plethora of information about how the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF partners with different groups to help children and families all around the world. It’s one thing to hear how war, natural disasters, and poverty effects children and another to see it. From reviewing several articles in the UNICEF, I learned how the conflict in the Central African Republic has left children increasingly vulnerable to recruitment in armed groups and the work that has taken place to help over 500,000 Mongolian children get immunization for measles and rubella, along with the initiative aims to improve nutrition security and fight under nutrition in Asia.The UNICEF website educates viewers on what's going on around thw world and offers an opportunity to help. Knowledge defintly is power and learning about what's going around the world motivates me to do my part globally.
The Podcast #88: 'Beyond School Books' talks about how a recent surge of violence in Jonglei State, South Sudan has caused displacement and interruptions in basic social services, including education. Listening to the podcast gave me a greater appreciation for being a woman in the United States and being able to have the opportunity to get a quality education. Around the world, girls are often denied their right to education – and therefore the opportunity to reach their full potential. The situation for girls’ education is especially dire in countries that are affected by conflict. Giovanni spoke about meeting girls that have the desire to learn because they understand that education will give them the power to escape their circumstances but realize because of their gender they aren’t given the opportunity. I learned that conflict only increases the effects of poverty, gender discrimination, and poor education.
Hey Shirley!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this post. I also explored UNICEF but I focused on Lebanon. I found myself getting caught up in the videos they have. It is one thing to read about things gong on in the world, but seeing these people and hearing their stories touched me and it made me appreciate the freedom that comes with being an American. There are people all around the world that are struggling and organizations like UNICEF give them hope.
Shirley,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and it provides great information on the struggle of women and girls in other countries. I have seen many documentary and videos that show how much of a hard time that women have in other countries. They are not treated equally and are not provided with the many freedoms that we have here in the United States. Women are basically the leaders of their households when the men are at work. I feel that women in other countries should be able to go through workshops, educational classes, and provided with resources that will allow them to manage their families funds and even come to the point where they are able to use them wisely and even start saving. They could also be taught different skills that will allow them to make and sell things to bring in some type of income. I feel that with the help of every childhood professional things can be changed it just takes a little hard work and determination.
Shirley,
ReplyDeleteYour posting reminds me of a book I read while in undergrad about the struggles women in Africa deal with to receive an education in their country. We are truly blessed to live in a country that allows us the right to receive an education, we are not looked at as housewives, maids, or less. I am glad that UNICEF is making a difference in this part of the world. Thanks for sharing.
Toshiko