I investigated the area in Central Africa. This area has a high poverty rates and children are exposed to disease and hunger. According to the site, “2 out of 10 children do not live to be five years old because of malaria and malnutrition" (UNICEF, 2013). UNICEF works to combat poverty in the area. The organization also works to conduct research and create programs that enhance the lives of children.
As an early childhood educator, I have seen children living in poverty. The cases are not as extreme as those in the Africa; however, poverty impacts children's development. Therefore, I work hard to work with families and to act as an advocate for children. My goal is to help famillies living in poverty to provide the best opportunities for their children to learn and grow.
Reference
UNICEF. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/index.html.
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteYou have established a good goal to have. Helping poverty driven families will provide better opportunities for children to thrive.
Luci
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteYou're right. Poverty is detrimental no matter how severe it is. Helping the families is poverty is a wonderful goal whether they are in Central America, Africa, or your own neighborhood.
Tammie I agree that helping poverty stricken families is a great way to help children to grow from where they are to what stands ahead. I have been in this field for 12.5 years and every family that I have worked with are low income families that are always looking for assistance. As an early childhood professional it is my goal to make sure that I am that voice for my children and their families that are often ignored because they are low income or poverty stricken.
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