Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: Internationally

            The three International Organizations that I have chosen are listed below:

1. Children's Defense Fund (CDF).
2. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
3. Rainbows

          The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is an non-profit organization for child advocacy. The Children's Defense Fund works to help eliminate poverty among children and families. The Children's Defense Fund is also geared towards protecting children from abuse and neglect. The Children's Defense Fund also works to provide health care, and education for children. I choose ''The Children's Defense Fund'' because I am currently a member and this organization does keep me current on the latest issues that relates to young children. The job opportunity is currently located in New York City the job title is called Health Policy Associate. The Health Policy Associate will conduct research on health policies for children this position requires a Bachelors Degree.

         The United Nations Children's Fund ( UNICEF) helps to improve and save the lives of young children. The UNICEF provides health care, clean water, and immunizations for children and families. I choose this organization because they are an organization that helps children and families living in poverty. The UNICEF works through advocacy, education and advocacy within the United States. Job opportunities are located in New York City and the job titled is Manager Volunteer and Community Partnerships. This is currently a full time position requires a Bachelors Degree and 5-7 years of experience with volunteer management skills. This position reports to the director, volunteer, manages and supports the efforts for UNICEF.

             Rainbows is one of the largest international non-profit organization which helps children and teens that are in the grieving process. I choose this organization because Rainbows is an organization that provides support for children and teens that are experiencing grief as a result of a divorce or loss of a love one. Rainbow does partnership with schools, social service agencies, and faith based communities. Job opportunities are volunteers, and facilitators which must posses attentive listening skills, and presentation grief skills.

Resources:
http://www.rainbows.org

http://www.unicef.org

http://www.childrensdefense.org