The organization I selected was Global fund for children, the main focus of this organization is to help fund grassroots corporations and provide funding to insure that children have the lives they deserve. They work with other organizations to keep children education and away from the harmful lifestyle of sex trafficking, child laborers and other devastating existences. (https://www.globalfundforchildren.org)
One current issue that caught my eye on the website was the relief work they were still during in Haiti 4 years after the earthquake that killed 100,000 to 150, 000 people. The article talked about the different phases of emergency relief and what needs to be done at each phase. Currently Haiti is in the rehab phase, during this time they are “taking stock of the damage and prioritizing infrastructure reconstruction as well as rebuilding roads and utilities”.
Another I would like to share is often times when a country is hit by a natural disaster it is easy to forget things. After the event is no longer being televised and we are no longer connected we tend to forget about what that area is going through to rebuild. During that rebuilding process we also forget about everyday thinks like what’s taking place with children and education. I glad to know there are organizations like this who’s main focus is placed on helping children thrive in conditions that are not set up for them to do so.
Hi Cherish,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I agree with you that when a national disaster is no longer being televised we do tend to forget that they are still going through something and trying to rebuild their lives. There are people who are still trying to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. We must never forget and we must try to help in any little way possible to help people in disaster areas get their lives back together.
Hello Cherish,
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that they are still doing work in Haiti 4 years later. That shows that this organization is committed to helping people no matter what. It is true that once a natural disaster is no longer televised, we do tend to forget, but not the individuals who are affected. It is great the work this organization does for education and the community. Great Post, Cherish:-)