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Save the Children's website had a specific section entitled "Advocate for Children", this section relates to my professional development because it is the foundation of what we as educators must do for children. As a growing professional I know that it is a part of my position to speak on behalf of children that may not know how or are able to speak for themselves. It is in this section that readers can learn about how the organization fights for the rights of the world's 2.3 billion children and what anyone can do to be a part of this mission.
86% of money raised by STC is put directly into programs. In the year of 2019 they stated to have "changed the lives of 144 million children, including 328,000 in the US. I found the number in the US to be quite low in y opinion and it made me think. I wonder if this is due to the US being a country of development and democracy. Are the children who need help here more hidden and do they fall in between the cracks?
Save the Children has a political arm called "Save the Children Action Network" or SCAN. SCAN was founded in 2014 and they are "building bipartisan will and voter support to make sure every child in the U.S. has access to high-quality early learning, that children arriving at the southern border are respected and cared for and that girls around the world are given opportunities to lead. Through research, partnership and advocacy, their Global Policy and Advocacy team educates and cultivates political leadership to adopt proven practices, policies and programs for the world’s most vulnerable children, families and communities" (STC,2020). This information shows the severity of what STC wants for all children that the political arm ensure to put political party and affiliation aside to champion for the rights of every child.
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/ways-to-help/advocate-for-children
Hi Annierose,
ReplyDeleteI love that Save the Children has a political arm. I feel like many of these organizations lack a specific arm that deals with politics or deals with trying to get politicians to help them with their goals.I love that they are trying to make sure that the rights of children are the forefront without worrying about political affiliations because the rights of children certainly transcend such a ridiculous boundary.
Thanks for sharing!
That was great information. Although we want to instill our values in kids and, potentially, this includes political views, it’s important to allow children the opportunity to see all sides of the issues and acknowledge all perspectives.
ReplyDeleteAlways great information, Save the Children is an organization I chose as well. This organization does so much for children and their families. They have information on many issues worldwide and how children are being affected. Great Post!
ReplyDeleteAnnierose,
ReplyDeleteI love the Save the Children Network. The fact that .86 cents of every dollar donated goes to the children made it a charity that i could get behind.