NAEYC is a national organization that's main purpose is to
help educate young children. NAEYC's mission is to serve and act on behalf of
the needs, rights and well-being of all young children with primary focus on
the provision of educational and developmental services and resources(NAEYC,
ND).
Once you join this information you receive many member
benefits. Some of the benefits include journals, selected books, discounts on
conferences and the ability to network and chat with other Early Childhood professionals.
If you are
interested in an international organization there is Global Fund for Children.
The
Global Fund for Children
The
Global Fund for Children is an organization that focuses on helping
children to pursue dreams lost because of their life situation. This
organization is about allowing children to live a child's life. The Global Fund
for Children's mission is We work to transform the lives of the world’s most
vulnerable children. We pursue this mission by making small grants to
innovative community-based organizations, and by harnessing the power of
children’s books, films, and documentary photography to promote global
understanding.
Resources:
The
Global Fund for Children (2016). The Global Fund for Children's Mission.
Retrieved from https://www.globalfundforchildren.org/about-us/
NAEYC (
ND). NAEYC's Mission. Retrieved from naeyc.org
Tracy,
ReplyDeleteDon't you love these organizations? NAEYC sets standards of education in the field and hold national conferences which take care of professional developement of all educators; while GFC advocates for all children especially those living in poverty stricken countries. Together they impact the many lives of children worldwide. Thanks for sharing and continuing to be an advocate of change.