Impacts on Early
Emotional Development
UNICEF in Latin
America and the Caribbean
Throughout
my life, I have occasionally observed the unfairness and treatments that we
have become victims of here in the U.S, only to realize that we are one of the
most privileged countries in America, unlike many others. Being young and
uneducated on the harsh realities of children and families in other countries
of the world, I have gained a new perspective. I am sure many of us have never
been outside the U.S. to actually witness how difficult it is to survive in
some countries. Gladly, I was allowed the opportunity to choose a country to
elaborate on the misfortunes and challenges that would affect the emotional
development of children living in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Threats to Child
Survival and Development
According
to the UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund). “It is
estimated that 68,000 children (less than 15 years) and 740,000 adolescents
(15-24 years) are living with HIV. “, which 90% of this infection was passed
from the mother (2011). The UNICEF has and is working and providing many
services assist in eliminating the epidemic of the spread of HIV/AIDS as well
as the awareness and affects of the lives of children.
•strengthening PMTCT services
•providing pediatric treatment
•preventing infection
•supporting children affected by AIDS
•strengthening the participation of adolescents in prevention and intervention activities
•evaluating existing services to determine disparities in access to information and services
•strengthening PMTCT services
•providing pediatric treatment
•preventing infection
•supporting children affected by AIDS
•strengthening the participation of adolescents in prevention and intervention activities
•evaluating existing services to determine disparities in access to information and services
(UNICEF, 2011)
Emergencies
Emergencies,
as of Natural disasters can leave a negative impact on the lives of young
children. “In a region already prone to natural disasters, the impact of
climate change is an additional threat, further endangering the lives of
children and families, inflicting an insidious toll.” (UNICEF, 2011). When a
young child experiences incidents such as these, it can be quite traumatizing
for them. Not being able to fully understand the reason why things of this sort
happens to them can leave them in a state of depression, not to mention the
possibility of living in poverty, or losing a family member from death or
separation.
It always breaks my heart to hear or see that children are facing trials that are usually beyond their control. Thanks for the UNICEF, they have made a way support the children and families as well.
Learning
of situations such as these, should make us all become even more thankful than
what we are for having what we have, because some have less than us. I pray for
these children and families.
Hello Diedra,
ReplyDeleteThat's awful that children are passed down HIV/AIDS. They are striped of a chance to survive healthy. Somethings are uncontrollable. Unfortunately some Latin American and Caribbean children have to live in these poor conditions. Hopefully one day poverty will end.
Diedra,
ReplyDeleteIt was difficult for me to read some of the things that children are going through in each region. This course has really opened my eyes to a whole lot of issues that affect children and families not only in our country, but all around the world. The lack of supplies and adequate nutrition is also very sad that children must endure such hard times at such young ages. It is outrageous that HIV/AIDS are handed down to children like that. Their chances of having a normal healthy life decreases tremendously. In the end, I hope that one day this world would be free of all diseases, cancers, poverty, and poor conditions.
Hello Diedra,
ReplyDeleteVery informative post. It is very heartbreaking and unfortunate that many children in 3rd world countries suffer from HIV and Aids, environmental issues, war zones, and malnutrition. Many of these countries don't have proper healthcare and poor government and leadership. I usually do research on Africa because that is where my family is and I would like to some day do a mission trip. We take so many things for granted not knowing how Blessed we really are.
Hello Diedra,
ReplyDeleteVery informative post. It is very heartbreaking and unfortunate that many children in 3rd world countries suffer from HIV and Aids, environmental issues, war zones, and malnutrition. Many of these countries don't have proper healthcare and poor government and leadership. I usually do research on Africa because that is where my family is and I would like to some day do a mission trip. We take so many things for granted not knowing how Blessed we really are.
Hello Diedra,
ReplyDeleteVery informative post. It is very heartbreaking and unfortunate that many children in 3rd world countries suffer from HIV and Aids, environmental issues, war zones, and malnutrition. Many of these countries don't have proper healthcare and poor government and leadership. I usually do research on Africa because that is where my family is and I would like to some day do a mission trip. We take so many things for granted not knowing how Blessed we really are.