Time Well Spent



This final assignment is both exciting and sad as I have met wonderful people who I have had the pleasure of learning from. It is the end of a wonderful journey I have been on and the beginning of another journey.



I have learned that it is important to help those that are less fortunate than me and that at this time 2012, there are so many children and families both in the Unites States and abroad who are not getting the very basis of needs met which are food, clothing, shelter and medical care. I have learned that through my journey here at Walden, that I must do what I have said so many times in the papers that I have written, and that is to continue my focus and goals be an advocate and make a difference in the lives for children and their families.



My farewell message to all of my colleagues is that you stay focused on the goals that each of you have set for yourselves, remember the words that you have written and expressed in the discussions, papers that you have written, be a continued advocate to make a change and to make the lives of children and families who are most vulnerable and in need better. I would like to keep in touch with those that are interested, my personal contact information is stevensd@gccsa.org (work) and debra_stevens@att.net – personal. Cell is 832-256-2772.I look forward to seeing the future accomplishments of you all! Please contact me if there is anything I can do, and if you are ever in Houston, Texas, look me up as I would love to meet you in person.



Lastly, to my wonderful instructor, who was patient, encouraging, motivational, enlightening and with me, and I am sure with everyone that you continue to be a guiding light to the students that will come after us and my very best wishes to you as you too, make a difference in the lives of your students! Thanks for all you do!



Debra Stevens- MS Education Graduate (finally yeah!!!)

Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: International

One of the organizations that appealed to me is Plan Organization. Plan is a child-centered community development organization: I chose this organization because they work with children families ,local governments for the overall success and improvement of their conditions for a positive change. A position that is listed is for a Program Manager in Zambia. The individual will be responsible for driving the full development and implementation of the program, focusing on common or regional components of the program, coordinating common approaches and working closely with other staff across the four countries. The position requires Master’s Degree.

Individual must demonstrated knowledge of gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and/or girls’ rights issues and international development theory and practice, with specific wide ranging knowledge on gender issues in Southern Africa, focusing on the impact of child marriages and related gender issues. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of donors with an interest in gender issues and/or the Southern Africa region including knowledge of donor requirements in relation to concept development, proposal writing and implementation planning.

The second organization is Child Empowerment International which works to reduce the cycle of poverty in areas of civil unrest through empowering and educating marginalized children. This organization did not have a job posting however they did have opportunities in which an individual could intern, donate, and sponsor children.

Third organization is UNICEF-is the leading advocate for children’s rights, active in more than 190 countries and territories through country programs and National Co

mmittees. I chose them because they not only focus and assist children and families in the United States but all over the world and offer a multitude of services from health, education, nutrition, child protection. They also support children with disabilities. Parent support is also important and UNICEF as they offer life skills to help the development of parents as well. There is a position in Egypt in Management. The position requires a Master’s Degree with experience working in non- profit organization’s for a minimum of three years and willing to travel to other countries to monitor the other locations.

 

plan-international.org

http://www.childempowerment.org/

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/index.htm