The
website that I chose was The Global Fund for Children (http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/). The Global Fund transforms the lives of
children on the edges of society such as trafficked children, refugees and child
laborers by assisting them in regaining their rights and pursuing their dreams. The Global Fund has reached 8 million
children worldwide.
GFC’s approaches are to scout, support and strengthen
most susceptible communities. They scout
by seeking organizations that serve the most disregarded children in the world. The support by investing in under-capitalized
organization that provide critical services to vulnerable children and they strengthen
by ensuring there is strong leadership and healthy developed organizations.
One of the issues that are trending with GFC is The
Girl Declaration and why it matters.
They focus on the hopes and dreams of young girls in Pakistan as opposed
to young girls in Brazil, Kenya and the Philippines. The Girl Declaration includes the voices of
young girls in 14 different countries that voiced/explained what they thought
they needed to reach their full potential.
GFC said that there are three reasons why the Girl Declaration is a
crucial step forward is because the needs of the world’s adolescent girls are
serious and urgent, it was written specifically written by those impacted;
girls and because it’s the best change to make an impact that is lasting
against the fight against poverty.
During this week’s assignments’ we discussed diversity
and I would like to share the link to GFC’s Free Online Diversity Resource
Guide (https://www.globalfundforchildren.org/the-global-fund-for-children-releases-free-online-diversity-education-resource-guide/
which provides great information.
Reference
The Global Fund For Children. (n.d.). The Global
Fund For Children. Retrieved November 6, 2013, from The Global Fund For
Children: https://www.globalfundforchildren.org
Hi, Latarsha,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this information. As a woman and the mom of a little girl, I am so thankful for the rights that we have. Even though sexism and gender discrimination is alive and well in the U.S. it is nothing compared to what young girls and women around the world face. It always breaks my heart to hear that so many cultures still treat girls and women like they are second class citizens or worse - servants. I am always encouraged and inspired by organizations devoted to equal education and treatment for all girls all around the world. It sounds like the Global Fund For Children is an influential advocate of this important cause.
Thank you for the resource. I had never heard of this organization before and I admire the cause that they stand for.
ReplyDeleteThank you Latarsha for sharing such a great website. Since your post I have logged in and have taken advantage of viewing and reading the great resources they offer. It is heart warming to know that such an organization is taking the time to seek those that may otherwise be forgotten or sought.
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