I chose to focus on Nigeria. I have always wanted to visit Africa and other parts of the world. There are many children in Africa that lack in education because they lack things like good nutrition and good health. What I find interesting is that Nigeria has the highest number of malnutrition children in the world. “UNICEF estimates that 1.1 million children are threatened with severe acute malnutrition in the region, which is fuelled by poverty, insecurity and lack of access to clean water.” (Bluesmen, 2012) Many of the residents travel long periods of time to get water just to feed the animals. Children and animals drink the same water and the situation is getting worse.
“Nigeria has one of the highest rates of infant mortality in the world. One in seven children dies before her or his fifth birthday. In response, UNICEF is trying to step up efforts to bring specialist help to the most vulnerable children.”(Boehner, 2012)
Focusing on things that interfere with a child’s emotional development can help us to intervene with obstacles that could hinder that child’s development. Some examples of developmental risk that hinder a child’s growth and development: “children who experience extreme stress are at greater risk for developing cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.” Encouraging children to play and explore helps them learn and develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually." (UNICEF, 2012)
“UNICEF strives to improve young children’s capacity to develop and learn, and to ensure that educational environments provide the tools they need to flourish. We want to ensure that no child is at a disadvantage and that all girls and boys can realize their fullest potential, both inside and outside the classroom.” (Boehner, 2012)
As an early childhood educator I will work for the benefit of children here in the United States and all over the world. We’re stomping out hunger one child at a time. Teaching children with varying disabilities is a challenge. I will equip myself with the tools to help all children learn.
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Reference
United Nations Children’s Fund -UNICEF @ http://www.unicef.org/earlychildhood/index_40748.html
Leslie,
ReplyDeleteReading about conditions in many of the countries we have chosen this week really puts into perspective the opportunities available to us in the United States compared to places like Nigeria where clean water to drink is not even a given. Children are being deprived of the essentials needed to lay the foundation for the ability to learn and grow. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. I see so many commercials about childhood hunger, sickness, and learning disabilities. It make me sad that I can't help them all. I do a small part by making donations. I even had a family that I would support and I lost contact with them. I had wanted the child to come visit a with her family. When I heard nothing back I stop sending donation. I plan to find another family in hopes to some good.
DeleteIt seems that when we read about other countries they all almost share the same hardships. They lack good nutrition and good health care. The children are often malnourished and a lot of sickness is around They don't have good sanitation conditions as well as clean safe water to drink. When children are deprived of these things their development is stalled, some never get to have joy in their life. We are blessed to live in a country where we do have things that we sometimes take for granted. It is sad to read about other parts of the world. Great post!
ReplyDeleteOur children take it for granted the things we provide for them. They waste food, the cut up their clothes or buy them with holes already in them. I did not allow my children to buy clothes with holes in them nor did I allow them to waste food. I keep reminding them of how privileged they are in hopes they will do the same for their children. Thank for responding
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