As I continue to try and gain a connection with a International Professional to gain their perspective on trends and issues in their country, I chose to provide some necessary insight on a website for the Global Fund for Children (GFC) which is a non-profit organization established in 1997, based in Washington DC that helps children from all over the world to regain their rights due to circumstances of human trafficking, abuse of child labor, and being a refugee.
Their Mission is to work to transform the lives of the world's most vulnerable children. They pursue this mission by making small grants to innovative community-based organizations, and by harnessing the power of children's books, films, and documentary photography to promote global understanding. As the old saying goes, "A picture speaks a thousand words".
Their vision consist of envisioning a world where all children grow up caring citizens of a global society.
The website offers a multitude of information through blogs, multimedia videos, and a bookstore with over 30 award winning titles for ages birth to 12 years. The GFC also donated over 85,000 books/resource guides with the retail value of over 1 million dollars, to community based literacy groups. Giving back is very important and that's why there is an opportunity for people to get involved with the organization by donating whatever it is they can. If there is some hesitation, clicking on the FAQ tab could provide some of the answers you need to put you mind at ease with what the true goal is for GFC. In addition, you can stay on top of the latest news the GFC has to offer by signing up for their electronic news blast for free (a price everyone loves).
I was originally going to report on another website, however as chance had it, the server couldn't connect. So, I had the pleasure of sharing this information on GFC. I wish I had known of this website during the time I was working in International Services assisting families in their transition to the United States. Prior to my experience working there, I really didn't know much about human trafficking, what constitutes a refugee or asylee, and how many of our civil rights we take for granted everyday. I truly developed an appreciation for the smallest of opportunities, especially the rights to an education.
https://www.globalfundforchildren.org/
Dantaya,
ReplyDeleteYou had a very interesting post. I have not heard of the Global Fund for Children until I read your post. As a professional in the early childhood field, we should all be knowledgeable about children and their well-being. I have seen many commercials on TV about “Feed the Children;” and other organizations to help children who were abducted, or fallen victim to human trafficking. I never realized how prevalent this issue was until I began this class and read your post. The GFC has so many ways to help children and victims of human trafficking and refugees. I am glad we have a great organization such as this to help individuals regain their rights. Thank you for your insightful post, I really enjoyed it.
Lah-Lah