This week I explored the early childhood community from an international perspective. I looked for organizations that represented my personal and professional aspirations. This led me to several organizations, Free the children, the Association for Childhood Education International, and UNICEF.
First up is an organization called Free the Children. Free the Children is an international charity working to empower and enable youth to be agents of change. "Free the Children educates, engages, and empowers youth in North America, the UK and around the world with the tools, knowledge, confidence, and support network to be ambassadors for change and lead meaningful action" (Free the Children, 2015).
This organization has many jobs that relate to my interests, the one that stuck out to me the most is the Educational Programming Coordinator. "Are you a person who enjoys challenges and making a difference in the world" (Free the Children, 2015). This position requires dedication to the mission of Free the Children as well as initiative, organization, and people skills. I think I would excel in this position based on my experience in the world of early childhood education.
Next is the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), a non profit that "is interested in sharing new approaches to the education of children and ensuring that these approaches are delivered in ways that enhance children's individual skills and abilities and provide opportunities for success in life" (ACEI, 2015). ACEI is a global community that helps educators find and exchange information about early childhood, and connect with other educators to institute a world wide access to high quality education.
ACEI has summer institutes for students enrolled in early childhood graduate programs, which would be perfect for me. These 8-12 week internships focus on information and data gathering and allow students to see the early childhood community from a global perspective.
Finally, UNICEF "works for a more equitable world by fighting for the rights of its future: children" (UNICEF, 2015). UNICEF works in many different areas of early childhood education, advocacy, poverty relief, and education. I'm drawn to their mission and the wide variety of experiences and help they offer.
There are a wide variety of positions available at UNICEF all over the world. Everywhere from Afghanistan to Kenya to the US. Their Education Specialist builds partnerships, manages programs, and uses innovation to complete the UNICEF mission. I think that this position, no matter where in the world would be an engaging position. Working all over the world would certainly be a draw for working in this amazing organization.
Free the Children: http://www.freethechildren.com
Association for Childhood Education International: http://acei.org
UNICEF: http://www.unicef.org
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