I chose
Eastern and Southern Africa especially Ethiopia because I wondered what it
would be likes to live in a country with little to no rain and how they survived.
They are facing the worst drought ever and the malnutrition rate is high so
this leaves the children vulnerable to diseases. Measles was terrible until the
children started to get vaccinated. Many children had died from a disease that
can be prevented but being an under develop country they never had the
resources. Along with the diseases and
malnutrition there is lack of drinking water. Pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria are three more
things that are a big problem for newborns.
The way that this would effect a
child’s development is that if they do not have proper nutrition and to get
some type of disease this could cause a delay in learning and how they feel emotionally.
They would not have the strength or energy to do anything. With all of these
things children would not develop properly and most would die by the age of 5. With the help
of UNICEF the country can get the support, supplies, and medicines and is
helping the resilience of food insecurity. It teaches the families and
communities to recognize what can cause malnutrition and helps them to find the
resources needed.
As an educator I learned that we must learn
what these children are going through and how to deal with them in a healthy
way. Finding ways to make the children have a good experience in a safe and
comfortable classroom is important. We must also build a trusting relationship
with the parents and to help them learn how to help their child.
UNICEF (2011). Retrieved from: http://www.unicef.org/wcaro/english/media_10211.html
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the information on Ethiopia. I had no idea that measles was still an issue is part of the world. Living in America I take for granted that my children will receive vaccinations and never be exposed to this type of illness. It was also interesting to learn about the food insecurity in Ethiopia. After learning about the importance nutrition plays on brain development, it is sad to think that these children will not grow to their fullest potential.
Kimberlee
Mary,
ReplyDeleteGreat post this week!!! A lot of illnesses that we take for granted such as measles and diarrhea are a major health epidemic in other countries. I agree with you that we have to learn what children in other countries are fighting. The world of early childhood goes beyond our front door, the children and families we work with, and those around us.