Save the Children
Save the Children is an independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the US and around the world. They help children and families help themselves. They work with other organizations, governments,non-profits and variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation.
You can sponsor a child, donate to their organization, become a fundraiser, read their eNewsletter, and they have videos for people to watch to see what their work and commitment is all about.
There is also internships and volunteer work available. The only job opening I seen was an Emergency Responder and that is not something that I am interested in. However, I do like the idea of sponsoring a child. It takes special people to do this and I am grateful that they are people out there who has the heart to give to others.
http.//www.savethechildren.org/
International Child Care
International Child Care is a Christian health development organization. There vision is health and wholeness for children and families in empowered communities.
Canada, Haiti, and Dominican Republic mission is to respond to Jesus Christ through caring service by sharing and promoting health and wholeness to those in need.
USA mission is to respond to a loving God by promoting health and well-being for the children and families of Haiti and the Dominican Republic through caring service and the education of others.
3 Goals: prevent illness, promote health, and restore health
They are involved in a variety of programs such as: In-Kind Gifts, Rehabilitation for disabled children, Integrated Community Health, Healthy Births, and HIV/AIDS just to name a few. There is also blogs, news, and newsletters available.
The videos provided really touches your heart and really shows what they are working for.
I found no job listings, however for an organization such as this one would really have to have faith, passion, commitment, be caring, and open minded to what situations you may come up on.
http://www.internationlchildcare.org/
Working Group on Early Childhood Development
This organization recognizes the importance of early years for development of a child and acknowledges ECD as an integral part of basic education. The organization was created in 1997 with UNICEF as the lead agency. There goal is to encourage and support national governments in Africa that commit to and invest in ECD.
There are Newsletters, Publications, Programs and Activities that keeps people update on their work and progress.
There were no job listings, but this is an important topic as early development is very important to the development of a child. I believe one would have to able to conduct research, advocate, have good writing and communication skills and be devoted to their work.
http://www.adeanet.org/adeaPortal/
Britanie,
ReplyDeleteYou chose three excellent international organizations relating to the early childhood field. I think it is wonderful that you would like to sponsor a child. I would also like to do that. There are so many things I'd like to do but have found my time was limited with work, family, and class. Come May, I hope to fulfill some of them.
Britanie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. The International Child Care organization is new to me and sounds interesting. I was wondering if they do work in Africa. I will definately check this site.
I have always wondered how it worked when you sponsor a child. Does the money really go to help one particular child or does it go into a pot of money?
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