Sharing Web Resources

My first organization I had selected was UNICEF especially focused on Uganda. UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. Their purpose is to focus on child survival and development, basic education and gender equality, child protection, advocacy and partnerships, many more.

As I browsed through UNICEF's website focusing on Uganda, there was a main topic which caught my attention called Basic Education and Gender Equality: How can innovation improve access to quality learning? I found, they are currently working on providing technology access to the most remote areas of the country with the purpose to provide and accelerate a learning environment besides their normal school settings. There are many opinions about this project. Some think that providing technology is a way to innovate thinking and learning opportunities. On the other hand UNICEF Associate Director talks about the learning objectives have to  be taken into consideration when investing on technology. She argues the fact of what is the main  goal and intention to provide advance technology and how this meets the children learning objectives

I found this topic very intriguing due to the fact of technology being introduced with the purpose of accelerating the children's learning development. My purpose is to keep following this project and learn more about their end results.

Website: http://www.unicef.org/education/bege_69027.html

The second organization I selected was the National  Head Start Organization. As I browsed through their website, there is a point of focus at this time which is the current budget cuts threatening many programs around the country in especially children and family services. Currently, programs around the country are being forced to cut slots, reduced their resources and many more, due to these cuts. There are many ways of getting the word out there whether is by writing to Congress or participating in Head Start events. 

I believe this problem is serious, it can put our children's and families in need in greater risk. It also affects our educators and the quality of the program. I will keep learning about the outcomes of this problem.

Website :http://www.nhsa.org/news_and_advocacy/advocacy/sequestration_action_resources

One think I have learned about these two organizations is the fact that there is so much to do on behalf of children around the country and the world. Many things can be done with appropriate practices and dedication.  I find it very interesting learning about their purpose and goals.