Web Resources

I choose UNICEF and the organization to study. The web address is:

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/index.html 

UNICEF is a global organization that fights for the rights of children. UNICEF understands that the early years are critical years for development.  They understand that a well nurtured and cared for child during the early years are more likely to succeed. They believe that nurturing and caring for children to be the cornerstone for human progress. They were created with a purpose to overcome obstacles of poverty, violence, diease and discrimination has placed in children's path. They are advocates for children. The also understand that a strong start at an early age willmake way for a foundation for a strong future.

UNICEF focus in the areas of:

•  child survival & development
• basic education & genderequality
• HIV/Aids and children
• Child protection
• Policy advocacy & partnerships

UNICEF works through the tracking progressand foucusing on action. They evaluate and identify good practiceswhich helps UNICEF andpartnersachieve better results. They work through supply and logistics. In the year 2010, UNICEF procured education supplies totalling $72 million dolalrs. They also supplied 166,000 education kits and 10,000 recreation kits to 31 and 23 countries. Unicef is most visible inemergency situations, largely because of the success of school-in-a-box.

UNICEF partners work to treat malnutrition among cildren
still displaced by the 2010 earthquake in Port-au-Prince. Haiti

UNICEF takes the position that the impact of migration on children, adolescents and women must be seen on a broader context than just poverty and childrens rights. They are also concerned with reducing the social cost of migration in developing countries. Children are being affected by migration on various levels such as being left behind by one or both parents, or migrating alone. Sometimes attempting to cross boarders without proper documentation. This issue relates to this weeks topic on changing demographics and diversity. People who migrate are leaving the people and culture that they are familiar with to find other avenues that may improve their living conditions and health.