The first international organization that I found was the
Association for Childhood Education International, ACEI. ACEI’s mission statement
is “to promote and support the optimal education, development, and well-being
of children
worldwide, and to influence the professional growth of educators and the
efforts of others who are committed to the needs of children in a changing
society” (Association for Childhood Education International, 2011). They also
have consultative status with the United Nations. I found that they are
advocating against corporal punishment and the attacks on education. While
searching their site, I found an internship program which has given many the
opportunities to be a part of major organizations.
The second organization that I came across was the World
Organization for Early Childhood Education also known as OMEP. This
organization was established in 1946 with a small group of educators and
others. They aim back in 1946 is still their aim for today which is to “advance
the interests and overall wellbeing of children in all parts of the world,
regardless of race, sex, religion, nation or social origin” (World Organization
for Early Childhood Education, 2010). I liked that this organization is about
what we have been learning from day one of our program. I found that OMEP is
collaborating with UNICEF while also supporting relief efforts and developing
information and activities to get their organization more known across the
world.
The final organization that I found is the World Forum
Foundation. This foundation brings together six to eight hundred early
childhood professionals every two years (World Forum Foundation, 2011). Their
mission is to “promote an on-going global exchange of ideas on the delivery of
quality services for young children in diverse settings” (World Forum
Foundation, 2011). Inside the foundation they bring people together to work
towards a common concern or interest. These groups are working towards children’s
rights, children impacted by HIV/AIDS, including children with special needs,
and many more causes. I found places to become a sponsor or a champion but did
not find any job listings.
References:
Association for Childhood Education International. (2011).
Retrieved from http://www.acei.org/
World Forum Foundation. (2011). Retrieved from http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/
World Organization for Early Childhood Education. (2010).
Retrieved from http://www.omep-usnc.org/
I like your first organization's goal of changing societies. I think this is important if we want to end the problems that our children are currently facing. It can be a very tricky one too!
ReplyDeleteI love visiting your blogs because you have such wonderful organizations. I especially like the World Forum Organization which brings together people from different professions. By bringing together these different people, it puts us in a position to learn from each other. I would love to become skilled in another discipline.
ReplyDeleteI would love to meet someone who has gone to the program that The World Forum Foundation sponsors. It sounds like such a wonderful program. What a great idea to bring so many professionals together to discuss various topics. Great job on the blog.
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