As I researched international organizations, the
first one that stood out to me was United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO). “UNESCO works to create the conditions for
dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for
commonly shared values” (UNESCO, 2014). Two of their goals are to attain
quality education for all and foster culture diversity, intercultural dialogue,
and a culture of peace (UNESCO, 2014). This organization appealed to me because
it recognizes quality education for all and diversity, which is worldwide.
There weren’t any employment opportunities that interest me.
The second organization that interested me was
International Step By Step Association (ISSA). The mission of this organization
is to provide high quality care and educational services for children from
birth to 10 years old. Their focus is on the poor and disadvantaged children.
They want family and the community participation included in the children’s learning
and development and they want to ensure diversity is respected (ISSA, 2014).
This organization not only recognizes diversity and the need for quality
education, they want to include families and the community which I think is
important for a child’s education. They also offer online courses and
trainings, with one of the courses in embracing diversity (ISSA, 2014). I could
not find any employment opportunities, but I think it would be rewarding to be
work with them.
The last organization that appealed to me was United
Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). This organization
stood out to me because one of their missions is to ensure disadvantaged
children (victims of wars, victims of disasters, extreme poverty, all forms of
violence and exploitation, and children with disabilities have special
protection (UNIFEC, 2014). UNICEF is also committed to providing quality education
to each and every child regardless of their circumstances (UNICEF, 2014). A job
that interests me is Education Specialist (Peacebuilding, Education in
Emergencies). They are responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and
evaluation of Education programs. They must have a degree in education, primary
education, or a social science field. The candidate must have five years’ work
experience working at national and international levels pertaining to the education
field.
References
International Step By Step Association. (n.d.).
Retrieved from http://www.issa.nl/index.html
United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved
from
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.).
Retrieved from
http://www.unicef.org/
http://www.unicef.org/
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of UNESCO until I read your posting, but I am now very interested in learning more about them! I love that they are working to foster healthy relationships and a respect for diversity among people which is so important in our increasingly diverse world. Thank you so much for sharing!
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI had only be aware of 1 of the 3 organizations you picked so thank you for sharing about each of them! I am learning so much about the great things that are happening around the world for children in early childhood! It helps keep hope alive that all children will eventually receive high quality education no matter where they live or come from! You would do great in any position you applied for! Thanks
Amber
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteISSA sounds like a very interesting organization and one with goals which align my own. I feel that it is extremely important for families to play an active role in their child's education regardless of how old the child is. Online courses and trainings sound great and seem unique to this organization. Great post!
Tara Fleishman
Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI also selected UNICEF, and have been using this website and organization all throughout my undergrad and grad's program.
I am unfamiliar with the International Step by Step Association website. Most international websites that I came across all seem to focus their attention on providing for the children of poverty and disadvantaged. I also applaud the fact that they aim to include the families and community in the child's education. I think that is very imperative being that the parents are the child's first educator. Also, this encourages the children to be successful, because they have people who support them in their development.
Excellent organizations,
Sherrell