Expanding Horizons and Expanding Resources

Expanding Horizons and Expanding Resources

 Expanding Horizons: Global Fund for Children

Upon exploring this website, I learned that the Global Fund for Children looks for programs that work with children around the world, fund their partnering programs, provide support to these programs, and build a network between all of the programs that they support. Through their partnering programs, they empower some of the world’s most at risk children by advocating for their rights. “Our partners become national leaders in children’s rights, and influence government policy to defend and protect hundreds of thousands of children worldwide.” They have a 91% success rate and have many awards. I like the work they are doing by funding these grass-roots programs in order to help them be successful in empowering children and aiding them in positive social change. You can also read about all the success stories, subscribe to their updates, and donate to their cause.

Expanding Resources: Children’s Defense Fund

It was hard to choose which organization I wanted to immerse myself in and to learn about how they impact the early childhood community. I decided on the Children’s Defense Fund mainly because I love the work Marian Wright Edelman has done for early childhood. I want to learn more about her influences and how they impact children and communities. The Children’s Defense Fund is a strong advocacy group for all children and I find myself inspired by their work.  Advocacy is an important part of what we do as educators. All kids need us to be their voice.

 

References

Global Fund for Children:  https://globalfundforchildren.org/

Children’s Defense Fund:  http://www.childrensdefense.org/about/