World Forum Podcast:
I decided to listen to the work of Delfena Mitchell, Director of the Liberty Children's Home in Belize. In Episode 3, Mitchell discussed her experiences with an abused boy transition into the home. When he first entered the home he did not talking at all and eventually he began to speak about the abuse he had encountered. Unfortunately child abuse is an issue that affects children worldwide. Organizations stepping in and taking a stand and stretching out a helping hand help mold and shape children to become healthy productive member of society.
Insights on poverty in China
1.
Poverty in China mostly affects children and
families in urban communities and families of migrant workers.
2.
Many families in urban areas were laid off and
struggle to find employment and depend on the government to meet their basic necessities.
3.
98% of poor families believe that education is
important and aspire to motivate their children to pursue higher education despite
their economic situation.
Resources:http://www.childhoodpoverty.org/index.php?action=chipactivities-nat
http://www.childhoodpoverty.org/index.php/action=documentfeed/doctype=pdf/id=83/
Katara,
ReplyDeleteHow does the government provide the basic needs for the families and children living in poverty? I also find it interesting that you mentioned families in urban areas. Majority of the time it is the families living in rural areas that suffer the most.
Ryan,
ReplyDeleteMany of the families affected by poverty in urban areas are due to layoff. The government focuses on retraining the parents for employment and occasionally waives school fees to make it affordable. The government views children as powerless and focus on the advancement of the adults.
It is interesting that Delfena Mitchell spoke with a child of abuse. Did he not speak at all or just didn't talk about his abuse?
ReplyDeleteI was able to learn a lot about China and the issues about poverty in this country. I was surprised to learn the divison of the country from east to west. I would like to have the link to the podcast if possible.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Ryan when she mentioned she was surprised that poverty affects more families in the urban areas than in rural areas....I would have thought it would have been more in rural areas due to trouble finding employment/lack of available jobs. Focusing on the advancement of adults is a good way to ensure that children are getting help too. If their parents are able to find work and better themselves, this usually helps out everyone.
ReplyDeleteAs we look around we see poverty everywhere. It is affecting people and places we never thought we would see. The affect our economy has had on the world today is putting alot of people from all walks of life into the poverty level. I hope one day we see an improvement and that no one has to live in poverty. Good post!!!!
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