Poverty is a global issue that affects both developing and developed nations. It deprives people of basic needs and means of support. Several large international organizations work to alleviate poverty. Oxfam, for example, focuses on development programs, emergency aid, advocacy, and policy research in over 90 countries. UNICEF also works to improve children's lives through measures like education, immunization, and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS. Individuals can help make a difference by supporting charitable causes, volunteering, sponsoring children, or participating in campaigns against poverty.
Melvin Mazier is an economics major from Boston College class of 1993 and he spends considerable time and resources in supporting a host of charities that work for the welfare of women and children. Melvin Mazier has donated significantly in Robin Hood Foundation by understanding its strength and dedication.
Five Charities Changing the World as they OperateYuri Vanetik
There are so many charities and organizations around the world, helping to create a better world for all of us to enjoy. Many of these organizations do incredible work with almost zero recognition from the general public. However, their behind-the-scenes work is transforming our planet in tangible ways. Here are 5 charities that are truly changing the world for the better.
Melvin Mazier is an economics major from Boston College class of 1993 and he spends considerable time and resources in supporting a host of charities that work for the welfare of women and children. Melvin Mazier has donated significantly in Robin Hood Foundation by understanding its strength and dedication.
Five Charities Changing the World as they OperateYuri Vanetik
There are so many charities and organizations around the world, helping to create a better world for all of us to enjoy. Many of these organizations do incredible work with almost zero recognition from the general public. However, their behind-the-scenes work is transforming our planet in tangible ways. Here are 5 charities that are truly changing the world for the better.
Are you and your company prepared for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mandate for Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)? This session will provide answers to significant questions, including:
How will this mandate be better than previous attempts?
Who will the ELD mandate apply to—and how might your drivers react?
What are the safety and cost benefits available now to ELD users?
What should you look for in a ELD provider?
What will be the impact on cost of insurance, risk management and claims.
Speakers:
Joe Doerr, Specialized Transportation Program Manager, NBIS
Chris Nelson, Vice President, Business Development, ISE Fleet Services
Lori Sellner, Director of Safety, Anderson Trucking Service
For 30 years, SC&RA’s Specialized Transportation Symposium has focused on bringing together industry members and all levels of transportation and law enforcement officials to communicate and act on opportunities of mutual interest. That proud tradition continues throughout the afternoon, starting with this overview from some of the nations most respected regulatory and enforcement officials.
Hear what the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is doing to improve U.S. freight efficiency through regulatory consistency so that the nation maintains its competitive edge in the global economy. Find out why the Washington Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) has earned high praise from the specialized transportation industry for listening and acting on harmonization of oversize/overweight (OS/OW) permitting practices. And listen as the President of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) covers OS/OW issues from a law enforcement standpoint.
Speakers:
Brian Ness, Executive Sponsor, WASHTO Committee on Highway Transport, and Director, Idaho
Transportation Department
Jay Thompson, President, CVSA, and Commander, Arkansas Highway Police Special Services
Paul Trombino, President, AASHTO, and Director, Iowa Department of Transportation
The presentation is divided into two parts. The first part provides with some ground making concepts. The second part discusses the relationships between modern day development, globalization and education.
-GLOBALIZATION
-ECONOMIC ISSUE ON GLOBALIZATION
-POLITICAL ISSUE ON GLOBALIZATION
-CONFLICT AND CONSENSUS IN THE EDUCATION
IMPACTS OF EDUCATION IN GLOBALIZATION
Learn how SOS Children's Villages associations around the world made an impact for children and young people in 2015, helping to build a sustainable future; learn who partnered with SOS Children's Villages to make that impact.
Listening, then acting, is vital to the success of our work helping families at risk and children who have lost parental care.
In 2014, SOS Children's Villages International helped 83,500 families grow stronger and care for their children.
Our programmes provided care, health services and education for over 319,000 children and young people in 2014.
Our medical teams administered over 845,000 health services.
In this report, get the data on the top risk factors that lead to family breakdown and child abandonment, and how SOS care and family strengthening programmes are making an impact worldwide.
Also, here you will find the financial statistics, partners, research publications and more of SOS Children's Villages International in 2014.
In 2013, UNICEF strengthened its focus on equity and reaching the poorest and most vulnerable children. Advocacy around children with disabilities promoted their inclusion, while the global launch of an initiative to end violence against children was followed by launches in over 60 countries. UNICEF responded to 289 humanitarian situations of varying scale in 89 countries. UNICEF provided leadership in global and national consultations on the new development agenda and engaged with partners to ensure that children are at the centre.
3. Pov–er –ty [pov – er- tee]
noun
1. The state or condition of having little or no money, goods,
or means of support; condition of being poor. Synonyms:
privation, neediness, destitution, indigence, pauperism,
penury. Antonyms: riches, wealth, plenty.
4. Poverty is something that not only effects undeveloped countries, its an
epidemic internationally.
It’s serious.
It’s real.
It’s happening.
7. Oxfam is an international organization in more than
90 countries as apart of a global movement for
change, to build a future free from the injustice of
poverty.
Oxfam focus its efforts in:
Development – Working with partners and
communities on programs to eradicate poverty and
combat injustice.
Emergencies – We deliver immediate live-saving
assistance to people affected by natural disasters or
conflict, and help to build their resilience to future
disasters.
Campaigning – We are part of a global movement for
change. We raise public awareness if the causes of
poverty and encourage ordinary people to take action
for a fairer world.
Advocacy – press decision-makers to change policies
and practices that reinforce poverty and injustice.
Policy Research – Speak with authority as a result of
through research and analysis, and the real
experience of our partners in developing countries.
8. We are Christian – We follow the teachings of
Jesus who calls us to love our neighbours,
care for children and challenge injustice.
We are committed to the poor – We called to
serve the neediest people of the earth; to
relieve their suffering and to promote the
transformation of their wellbeing.
We are responsive – We respond to need
whenever and wherever we can. We shall
never rest while children suffer in situations
that can be changed.
We value all people – we believe that every
person is created equal and entitled to
freedom, justice, peace and opportunity. We
celebrate the richness of diversity in human
personality, culture and contribution.
We work as partners – We work together with
all those who care, recognising that more is
achieved through co-operation that
competition.
We are good stewards – We take great care
of the resources entrusted to us by others,
whether this money, time or trust, and we are
open and transparent in our reporting.
9. We believe that nurturing and caring for children
are the cornerstones of human progress.
We advocate for measures to children the best
start in life, because proper care at the youngest
ago forms the strongest foundation for a
person’s future.
We promote girls’ education – ensuring they
complete primary education.
We act so that all children are immunized
against common childhood diseases.
We work to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS
among young people because it is right to keep
them from harm and enable them to protect
others.
We involve everyone creating protective
environments for children.
UNICEF upholds the Convention on the Rights of
Children.
We are apart of the Global Movement for
Children – a broad coalition dedicated to
improving the life of every child.
We are active in more than 190 countries.
11. Buy Fairtrade products –
Fairtrade is an organization that prevents farmers in developing
countries from being ripped off for their quality goods. Its is important
to buy Fairtrade certified products, where possible to support these
farmers.
12. Volunteer for an organization wanting to
make their mark in reducing the poverty
numbers.
13. - Sponsor a Child through World Vision.
- Make a regular donation to a charity in
support of preventing world poverty.
- Take part in a campaign / sign a petition
15. REFERENCES
Dictionary meaning, Poverty - dictionary.reference.com/browse/poverty
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World Vision International, www.wvi.org/, photos and information
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UNICEF International, www.unicef.org/, photos and information
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Oxfam International, www.oxfam.org/, photos and information
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shaelaiza.blogsot.com, photos
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beforeitsnews.com, photos
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Audio – Going Gone by The Black Eyed Peas feat. Jack Johnson,
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