CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian agencies that work to help people in their social and economic achievements. Its roles address the issues of food and nutrition security, water, sanitation and hygiene, women and girl’s economic empowerment, health, and emergency and humanitarian assistance. They currently carry out major projects in refugee’s assistance, health, water and sanitation, financial inclusion, adaptation to climate change, disaster risk reduction, agricultural value chains and humanitarian/emergency response with an average annual budget of approximately US $ 35 million. CARE International commenced its humanitarian program in Kenya in 1968. Since then they built a substantial development and humanitarian program, targeting around 1 million people in Kenya annually. CARE is a major partner of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and world food program (WFP), for water, hygiene, food distribution and formal education in the refugee camps in Dadaab near the Kenya-Somali border. CARE is currently present in 17 counties directly and 23 counties indirectly through Global Fund partners. An example of their presence is in the Kisumu County where they have provided financial inclusion, water and sanitation, health and women and girls empowerment projects. 2.5.1 Financial Inclusion …show more content…
The project improves livelihoods through sustained access to community based financial services. BOCII is undertaken through local partners; key agencies partnering with the project are Barclays of Kenya, faith based organizations and the civil society organization, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; this project in Kisumu targets 1,955 women and 212
D1: I have decided to look at a 6 year old going through bereavement. Bereavement means to lose an individual very close to you. When children go through bereavement they are most likely to feel sad and upset about the person’s death. Children at a young age may not understand when a family member dies. Children may not understand bereavement. For example a 6 year old’s father been in a car crash and has died from that incident. Death is unpredictable and children can’t be prepared for a death of a family member as no one knows when someone is going to die or not. Unfortunately every child can experience bereavement even when a pet dies. It is important that we are aware that effects on the child so we can support them in the aftermath.
Perspective Stakeholders in health and social care can be referred to a person, group or organization that has interest or concern in an organization. Stakeholders can affect or be affected by the organizations actions, objectives, and policies. Some examples of key stakeholders in health and social care are inspecting bodies, managers, employers, government and its agencies, owners of care services, owners of local businesses, suppliers, trade unions, service users, and the community which the organization serves. For example, a local health and well-being strategy may be developed by;
What does ‘care’ mean? Care is the provision of what is necessary for your health, welfare and protection of someone or something. However when you talk about ‘care’ in a care practice the term changes and becomes more about enabling people to meet all their needs which would refer to their social, physical, emotional, cognitive and cultural needs. The individual is central to the meaning of care in this context.
2.3 Explain how the health and social care practitioner own values, beliefs and experiences can influence delivery of care.
This report has been written to explore what the context of healthy communities is. The defined community will be introduced and a geographical map included. Gathered information of the specified community will be evaluated, data’s and statistics will be presented in tables. The focus will be on the health and social care needs of that community. Viewpoints of the residents of the chosen community will be summarized and discussed. Recommendation about observed issues will be implemented. Furthermore, theories and sociological aspects of diverse authors regarding notion communities will be included as they can support the findings.
Individuality. It implies in regarding them as individual, concentrating on their needs, capacities and accomplishments. It implies esteeming who they are, what they are occupied with and what they can in any case do, not on the way that they have dementia hence needn't bother to have the same attention as normal individual. It is also treating them with respect and dignity.
Through continued sponsorship efforts, World Vision’s relief now reaches close to 100 countries and offers a change in life for millions; drilling wells for clean water, training programs in agriculture allowing families and communities to b...
The country faces various health challenges including a high burden of communicable diseases (such as HIV/AIDS that is responsible for 29.3% of all deaths, malaria and Tuberculosis) and non-communicable diseases (Government of Kenya, 2011). Health services are provided by government, missionaries, ...
Partnering with the organization is important because it also trains mental health professionals to provide mental care to rural communities in Kenya. Third, Intra Health International was chosen because of their ongoing work in Kenya and their mission to ensure health workers are trained and supported to perform their jobs. Fourth, the Kiambaa County was selected because Kenya recently went through a process of devolution. According to Marangu et al, “there is recent evidence that Counties within Kenya are reassessing the needs of their jurisdiction and planning health services for those who have been neglected”( Marangu et al, 2014. P. 4).
This report is based on the major and specific global health problems in the world. Global health refers to the health of all people in the world which concerns about the health issues that go beyond the borders of each country due to the globalization ( Dyar & Costa, 2013). As well as health issues are referred to the health problems created due to this globalization.
After witnessing unfavorable circumstances in East Africa during their times as surgeons, the three men moved to create the Foundation to empower the African health system (AMREF 2017). The AMREF has location in the following African Nations: Ethiopia, Kenya, Southern Africa, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Senegal. More recently (1990’s) the foundation has paid great attention to HIV/AIDS, TB and sexually transmitted diseases, Malaria, safe water and basic sanitation, family health, clinical services, and training and development materials (AMREF
WHO/UNICEF. 2004. Coverage Estimates, Improved Drinking Water, Kenya. World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund, Joint Monitoring Program for Water Supply and Sanitation, Geneva, Switzerland; http://www.wssinfo.org/en/welcome.html, last accessed on 18 October 2007. World Resources Institute.
In the contemporary world, health services refer to all the public services with the responsibility for providing medical attention. These health services include, but not limited to diagnosing and treatment of diseases, maintaining and restoring health among individuals among others. On the other hand, social care services refer to the services aiming at providing personal care and social uplifting of the less privileged individuals. These groups that qualify for the social care services include children, people with disabilities, old age, and those suffering from illness and poverty. Health and social care services are fundamental for the development and elevation of social standards within society.
There are numerous public health problems that can be addressed in my Southside of Chicago community. Among the several public health problems facing my Southside of Chicago community there are two that are more urgent. Health education or one might say lack thereof is a problem that needs to be addressed. My community is plagued with many of the residents suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, and the killer virus known as HIV. In most cases these conditions can be prevented with healthier lifestyles and access to nutritious organic foods. In addition, environmental health is another urgent problem my community is facing. Access to clean, safe water and air is supposed to be a fundamental human right aimed at a healthy environment. Yet, my community consists a waste contaminated beach, numerous deteriorated building that are still occupied, and a countless number of restaurant and stores supplying our residents with services that are endangering their health.
... and improve at home care for children to save the lives of infants with severe diarrhoea and promoting breastfeeding. Breastfeeding not only can reduce the risk of cancer by the mother but also protect the children baby from a long list of illness. In addition, UNICEF seeks to help stem the worst effects of malnutrition by funding and helping countries supply micronutrients like iron and vitamin A, which is essential for a healthy immune system through fortified food. UNICEF, governments, salt producers and private sector organizations are also working to eliminate iodine deficiency, the biggest primary cause of preventable mental retardation and brain damage, through the Universal Salt Iodization (USI) education campaign. The effort made by the UNICEF not only can enhance the quality of life but also show that the important of poverty eradication on health issues.