Sharing Web Resources

As I explored the global Fund for Children website further, I decided to look at the “Get Involved” tab.  Being an avid reader, I was interested in the “Bookstore” section.  I further clicked and read about resources, and discovered several links.  I visited one in particular that gave an annotated bibliography for children’s books that celebrate crafts from other parts of the world, all with the motive of teaching children about being a global citizen.  There are other books that discuss religious diversity and environmental concerns, as well as a listing of periodicals.  The website link is https://www.globalfundforchildren.org/store/resources/

While further exploring this portion of the website, there was a section that was titled “Online Resources.”  I looked at this section extensively, as there were several links.  Topics included The Best of the Best Online, Activism and Service Learning, Games and Kid Friendly Websites, Global Citizenship and Stewardship, and Tolerance, Anti-Bias, and Diversity Education.  I decided to look in depth at the Global Citizenship and Stewardship section.  I particularly enjoyed the Oxfam Education link.  This highlights four children from around the world and children can compare and contrast their life to that of other children.  (http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/your_world_my_world/?2)

I visited the GFC’s blog for a recent entry.  I found an interesting entry about how sports are bringing equity to children in Tanzania.  For children living in extreme poverty, with below standard schools, a group called Future Stars Academy seeks to teach children how to become model citizens and try to inspire them to rise above poverty.  Children in poverty are not the only ones served.  Affluent children participate as well.  Participating in sports has been an equalizer for them. In short, this group inspires children to dream!  By participating in sports, children have not reaped only physical benefits, but they also learn life skills and are more likely to stay  in school, as they have a “No school, no play” policy. (https://www.globalfundforchildren.org/empowering-youth-through-sports/)

The Global Fund for Children seeks to create equity in education, by sponsoring grass root organizations that equalize opportunities for children.  Some organizations provide schooling for girls rather than them becoming a slave or on the streets.  Some organizations provide housing.  In reading more of what they strive to do, I guess I am inspired to dream about the impact that can be made if one person takes a chance.  I also realize that this world is large, and equity is a global issue.  (I know that may seem a little strange, but I tend to get caught up in my little corner of the world without focusing on global issues).  I guess you could say that my eyes continue to be opened.