This week we are looking at international organizations that work for the welfare of children and education. I would love to work internationally, and have looked into even volunteering over seas someplace. Using the resources this week I have picked three organizations that stood out to me the most.
The first one is FHI 360, “is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions” (FHI360,2015, na). Their vision is, “...envisions a world in which all individuals and communities have the opportunity to reach their highest potential” (FHI 360,2015, na).The FHI 360 reaches regions all over the world. Asia Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, The Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, Latin America , Caribbean and the United States. The reason that this organization stood out to me the most is all the great things that they do involving research. “At FHI 360, we use research to respond to a wide variety of human development issues, including health, education, economic development and gender equality” (FHI 360, 2015, na).
A position that caught my attention is Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Region XII in Washington D.C.. This position provides technical assistance and training to Head Start Grantees in areas related to school readiness, training and career needs of Grantee staff, and collaboration activities. I feel that the skills and education that I have, will serve me well in this position. There are other positions in other parts of the world that I would be interested in as well, and it would give me the opportunity to travel.
FHI 360 The Science of Improving Lives http://www.fhi360.org
The second organization is Save the Children. This organization reaches 120 countries including the USA and reaches 143 children. “Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours” (Save the Children, 2015, na). Save the Children has had a huge impact in education around the world. They help train teachers, parents and volunteers. “In 2013, 77% of our early education programs around the world met young children's cognitive (thinking skills), linguistic (language skills), physical and psychosocial (emotional and social) needs. We also reached 38,000 American children with early education and 150,000 children with literacy programs” (Save the Children, 2015, na).
One position that would take a lot of work, and some more schooling perhaps would be the Education Manager. This is a worldwide position, and I would need international experience. “The Education Manager will be expected to lead on technical as well as multi-sector assessments, project planning, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement, usually at the Provincial and sub-national level, liaising and linking with other sectors as appropriate” (Save the Children, 2015, na). I would need experience in management, strong leadership skills, Education to BSc/BA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience, Demonstrated experience of participating in assessment activities and of designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating education programmes for international NGOs, and Experience of applying relevant interagency humanitarian frameworks and standards in education in emergencies (for example INEE Minimum Standards) according to the website. It would be a dream job, but maybe one day it will become a reality.
Save the Children https://www.savethechildren.net
The last organization is UNICEF. I have raised money for UNICEF in the past for school projects, and I actually never knew a lot about it. “UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality” (UNICEF, 2015, na). They are active in more than 190 countries, and are apart of the Global Movement for children. UNICEF helps with child development, child protection, education policies, health related problems, and humanitarian issues.
A position that looked interesting is Education Specialist (Quality and Education System). The position, “is responsible for providing technical advice to the Regional Office and WCAR Country Offices on the development, policy dialogue, design, implementation and evaluation of education programs to guide the process of; accelerating the quality of education, ensuring equity at all levels in education, promoting innovation in education, assisting UNICEF engagement in partnership such as GPE, and to; initiate and follow up on initiatives such as SFA (Schools for Africa) that will contribute to the achievement of education related MDGs and post-MDG goals” (UNICEF, 2015, na).
Leadership skills, international working skills, I would have to be fluent in French, so that would be a problem, but my background in education would be beneficial.
References:
Academy for Educational Development. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.aed.org/en/index.htm or FHI 360 http://www.fhi360.org Retrieved on February 10, 2015
Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm Retrieved on February 10, 2015
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from http://www.unicef.org/ Retrieved on February 10, 2015
Rachael,
ReplyDeleteI chose two of three of the same organizations as you this week for international research. I have been very interested in the Save the Children foundation from early in our Walden program when I had discovered it in another course. I love their meaning, mission, goals, and work. It is wonderful and inspiring and would be amazing to be a part of. I also chose to research the FHI 360 organization, which was new to me this week. I also thought this was an interesting organization with wonderful opportunities. I had not come across the position you mentioned but that sounds like a great opportunity as well! As we near the end of our journey, what are your plans post-graduation - remain in the classroom or move into a different position, perhaps one you have researched? I would like to stay in the classroom but begin doing some community advocate work if possible. Curious to hear your plans! :)
Ashley Richards
Hello Rachael
ReplyDeleteThese are very good organizations. I especially like the Save the Children foundation. This organization does so much for children in developing countries. Save the Children has had a huge impact in education around the world. They help train teachers, parents and volunteers. Thanks for sharing.
I also have chosen Save the Children in the past they are a wonderful organiazation I love thier Healthy Choices program it is one that I have seen in action through those I know in Arizona and they have done nothing but tell me of the wonderful things that they do with the children. Nice post
ReplyDeletemary harr
Hello Rachael,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and like the fact that the organizations you have chosen work globally all over the world to make a difference. Which is something I think is so important to do, that is creating bridges to help children all around the world. We need to know what is out there especially across the world. This will help us deal with children who enter our classroom form different countries, because we will have a network to go for resources when we need them. Thanks for your post.
Crystal