UNICEF I had the immense pleasure of completing a summer internship with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the amazing city of Kingston, Jamaica. UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency, working globally for the rights of every child, with specific focus on safety and shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster, conflict and changing the life cycle: pre-natal care, clean water and sanitation, health care and education (UNICEF, 2016). UNICEF also lobbies and partners with government, leaders and policy makers to help all children realize their rights (UNICEF, 2016). Most of UNICEF 's work is in the field, in over 190 countries and territories. UNICEF Jamaica advocates for and supports the development and enforcement …show more content…
Throughout the summer, I worked hand and hand with the amazing UNICEF staff and partners to not only collect, analyze and distribute pertinent data, but also to survey and assess the current needs of the community and the target population. This was successfully completed through data review, in depth interview and focus group. Using tis s information along with the help of my amazing supervisor, Novia Condell, I was able to successfully complete inception reports for the partnering organization of Children First. The results showed that there was significant need to address HIV/AIDS within the adolescent homosexual community as well as socioeconomic factors within this key population. Thus, a new yet sustainable three-month program for the youth and adolescent MSM community within the Kingston and surrounding areas was created. A needs assessment and focus group was created and analyzed in order to ensure program efficiency and success. With the help of the Children First staff, a comprehensive and interactive intervention program was created to address not only HIV/AIDS and adolescent health, but also life skills, physical wellness, spiritual wellness and occupational …show more content…
They are as follows: MPH 1. Apply design and analytical methods to describe, implement, evaluate, and interpret research addressing public health concerns: I addressing this competency by utilizing health behavior theories to implement new and evaluate current public health programs and initiatives within UNICEF in addition to collecting the necessary behavioral data through in depth interviews, focus groups as well as primary research to in order to assisting the partnering organizations in achieving maximum efficiency and sustainability. MPH 5. Design public health programs, policies, and interventions for implementation and evaluation: I addressed this competency by assisting in the implementation, collection and evaluation of a pilot program for the organization in additional to collecting demographic and qualitative program information to evaluate and assess the organization’s current programs and initiatives. MPH 7. Identify public health concerns in diverse cultures and communities: I addressed this competency by identifying public health concerns among the Kingston communities through the education and implementation of community health specific programs in addition to assisting with the internal evaluation of existing and new community programs and initiatives. HB-MPH 2: Develop evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs. I developed an evidence based pilot program for the target
“Clinically, the HIV infected adolescents present as physically stunted individuals, with delayed puberty and adrenarche. Mental illness and substance abuse are important co-morbidities” (Naswa, 2010). Naswa, 2010 also reports that adolescences with HIV have a higher susceptibility rate to contract STD’s that the average individual due to the thinner lining of mucus in the ovaries at this stage of their development. The stigma of living with HIV is also a factor for her psychosocial development. The fact that she contracted this disease from her father further contributes to emotional trauma.
“Service to a just cause rewards the worker with more real happiness and satisfaction than any other venture of life” (Carrie Chapman Catt). UNICEF directs its assistance in various developing countries on several different issues. This organization has the ability to capture the attention of many through various different advertisements such as the staircase ads in China. The powerful messages UNICEF displays throughout humanity allows several individuals to be aware of the occurring situations around the world. This causes them to effectively create a movement to arise causing many to take action and aid the unfortunate. The issue of children with disabilities living inequality is one that is often forgotten. I believe that being part of UNICEF would allow me the opportunity to help bring awareness and improve the care and services in several countries for those who are living with disabilities so that they are all living in equality.
There are a number of Non-governmental development organization (NGOs) operating in the developed and developing countries with the goal of working in order to eradicate poverty at a global level. Among these NGOs two of the most recognised NGDOs are Oxfam Australia and Save the Children Australia (The Global Journal, 2012).
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...litical group and given a proper change in Kenya, a new political schema. This was the goal of one of the very first gay activists who formed the recently disbanded Forum for Positive Generations on AIDS Prevention. Its intention was to increase social awareness and understanding towards people with AIDS and to emphasize and relieve the plight or marginalized groups such as homosexuals with AIDS. Studies have shown that homosexual behavior within the normal is being ignored, but in light of all the recent events, despite the negative approach, people will begin to take thought of the very real existence of the gay and lesbian community that exists. The fight for equality will continue and there shall come a day when people can identify themselves as who they are openly and being gay or practicing same-sex intercourse will be an acceptable part of society in Kenya.
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HIV and AIDS are viruses that are very common in today’s society and an issue that has been very popular since the 1980’s. Millions of lives could be saved if the proper steps are taken to educate the less fortunate so they can learn about how to prevent these viruses from being transmitted to one another. It is also important to educate the youth of our society so they know the risks and consequences that could occur if they are not safe while preforming acts that are not part of the norm. When the proper steps are taken to educate, and treat those with HIV and AIDS it can prevent millions of people from dying from these horrible diseases.
The world is in a time of need, and many people are living without basic survival necessities. There are many organizations and charities that help give a healthier life to these people. Since there are so many charities its hard to tell which one is the most beneficial and will use your donated funds wisely. Water.org is an international charity that focuses on delivering clean water and sanitation to those in poverty. They also offer many different ways to get involved, which I will discuss later in the paper.
-UNICEF is taking a full advantage of its resources, skills and capacities, most of which present agency’s sustainable competitive advantages
This project will educate the community on understanding HIV/AIDS, gender customs, sexuality, and domestic brutality.
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” UNICEF is looking for a person who cares about people and who could be the new Goodwill Ambassador after Angelina Jolie stepped down to work for the UN. UNICEF is a non profit organization who works for kids in many countries that are not stable and insecure. UNICEF offers education, health support, and protection. There are many good candidates for this position such as Malcolm X, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Robinson, and Gary Paulson. Many people say Malcolm X and Eleanor Roosevelt would be the best candidates for the position. Although Malcolm X is very intelligent and hardworking, Eleanor Roosevelt is very experienced with
GOAL I have encountered charity work a portion of my life, and been raised to look up to people who do such a thing, most people have been bread to help people in distress, people in need, who are under them in any type of social status. Some people would use charity to gain for themselves other than the actual people who need it, those people are either deranged or need the money so bad they would do anything to capture it, but people need to understand that most of the money people give to charities doesn’t even go to the poor, big charity foundations need to keep there advertisement and foundations running, so they take a part of that income to use them for there sources, I don’t say that is a problem, but if charities don’t give money to the poor, is it really worth it? a charity. I am trying to find a way for people to get there money to the poor with a trust worthy middle man, I am not saying that other foundations cannot be trusted, it is the problem that people can’t simply trust giving there money to a semi-trustworthy charity, who would and is the middle man with a middle man.