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Because I was unable to make contact with a professional, I
went to the website of the Childhood Poverty Research and Policy Centre (www.childhoodpoverty.org/) to gain
some insights on child poverty in the India. Though a look at statistics make
it appear that India has made great gains in reducing poverty (from over 50%
living below the poverty line to under 30% living below the poverty line from
1973 to 2000) the percent of the population living in poverty has fluctuated
quite a bit in this time period. India has worked to reduce the high numbers of
people living in poverty through programs and industrial growth, however they
still have significant work to do to ensure children are receiving education
that prepare them for the industrial growth and emphasis on technology and
information. There also continues to be severe health issues for those living
in poverty conditions.
Through these brief investigations, I have learned that
poverty is caused and continues for many different reasons. While Liberty
Children’s Home supports children who are homeless because of a variety of
reasons (one aspect of poverty), India faces challenges in health and education
reform that keeps up with the industrialization of India. In order for children
and families to get out of the cycle of poverty, they must be given the
opportunities to overcome the shortfalls in health care and education, lest the
cycle continue.
Hi Caroline,
ReplyDeleteI chose India to study too. I am impressed by the situation in India, and I can feel the great pressure on the government that works hard on solving the poverty situation in the country. It is never an easy job to deal with the poverty. It is kind of a chain and cycle work. We know the knowledge is the weapon for people to get out the poverty, but the access to education and the cost of the education can be another barriers for the poor families. Considering of money, the garment tries to offer more rural job opportunities and self employment chances for the people in poverty. It helps the poverty to a certain extend, but the poor just have too many barriers to access to the public services, like education, health care, and insurance. If we cannot think the poverty as a whole piece, it is hard for us to stop the cycle of poverty. We need to work on the health care, education, and industry to make sure all the poor people can benefit from the economic growth.
Thanks for sharing,
Caroline, I have contacted my contact from India, and if you are interested, she will try to put you in contact with an early childhood educator. The impact of actually communicating with a professional from another country is a great opportunity for learning; let me know if you might be interested.
ReplyDeleteI have visited Belize several times, so I was interested in reading about Liberty Children's Home. I found it fascinating, Caroline, that they chose horseback riding and theraputic sessions as a way to give children security; it's a way to meet their needs. There is a calmness about what you shared, and I'm certain that the children served appreciate the safety that brings. I, also, liked that the children could be with their siblings, as many times, for numerous reasons, siblings are separated. Being with a sibling might be the only stability that the children have. As always, you have given me a lot to think about; thanks for sharing.
Hi Caroline,I enjoyed your post. It is hard to believe that with all the alternative programs and resources that support families with abuse people are still abusing children instead of going to find free counseling. I never really understood why adults felt that they needed use physical action or offensive verbal comments towards a little child. Children are so little and unable to defend themselves; beside, they depend, trust and love these abusers so much.
ReplyDeleteIt is great that these children have Liberty Children’s Home in that area. It seems that Liberty Children’s Home is providing children with a safe living environment while providing them with opportunities and experiences that will expose them to things that is usually unreachable. It seems that their efforts will reverse the affects that abandonment, abuse and neglect has placed on them. The connection with Big Brother/Big Sister programs, foster homes and possible adoption will provide continual support to ensure that these children will become successful in their endeavors.