Despite the wide array of protections in policy and action to ensure children’s access to education, safe environments, and health services across the world, children continue to suffer from lack of opportunities for nutrition, education, health services, nurturing environment, and role models for successful self-actualization. Discuss the reasons for the continued failures and the methods and resources needed to improve the plight of children worldwide.

What will be an ideal response?


Must include information provided in the book about the number of children who are out of school (UNICEF 2014 report) and list successful initiatives such as the movement in India to educate children about clean water and sustainable environments. Must include specific features such as how children who are serviced by the movement are encouraged to think of themselves as “scientists” who have the power to improve access to safe drinking water for their villages and families.

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