Institutional INVOLVEMENT in Poverty Alleviation: Major Government and NGOs ORGANIZATIONS
Culture, Poverty, and Social Justice Organizations
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Culture, Poverty, and Social Justice Organizations
A Semester in Review
OverviewDoug’s Reflection
Jess’ Reflection
Adam’s Reflection
Doug’s ReflectionDefining Poverty - The extent to which an
individual does without resourcesFinancialEmotionalMentalSpiritualPhysicalSupport systemsRelationships/Role Models
Payne, R.K. (2005). A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Aha! Process, Inc: Highlands, Texas.
Doug’s ReflectionPayne’s Framework for Poverty
Poverty, Middle Class, & Wealthy
“An individual brings with him/her the hidden rules of the class in which he/she was raised”Where do we stand as class members or
individuals? If there are rules, how do we get out of our
particular class or do we?
Doug’s ReflectionSlippery Rock University’s Respect for
IndividualsPresident’s Task Force on
Cultural Awareness
Doug’s Reflection“Slippery Rock University provides an environment that
respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.”
Jessica’s Reflection
ACCESS: How one group of students made a difference
http://accesscharity.ca/
Jessica’s Reflection“Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.” – Kofi Annan
Host a fundraiser in your community
Raise awareness with Campaign materials
Have ACCESS give a presentation in your classroom
Use Educator resources to stimulate discussion
Jessica’s ReflectionCurrent Initiatives for ACCESS
School Uniforms
High School Student Sponsorship.
University Student Sponsorship
School Supplies
Girls for a better future
Jessica’s ReflectionACCESS Educator Materials
Lesson Plans Online Games Quotes and Prayers Recommended Reading
“Teaching is a vocation – a calling. We are called to not only educate, but to empower and engage today’s
youth. As teachers, we have a great responsibility to teach the curriculum and prepare our students to be well informed and well equipped with the tools and
knowledge for a bright future. However, more than ever before, we have a moral responsibility to our students.”
Adam’s ReflectionHow can we combat poverty?
Find agencies that provide services to:foundations not-for-profit organizationsuniversities international aid agenciesgovernments
PIPRA “improves the ability of organizations around the world as they work in research, development, and delivery of technologies for the poor.” Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Scouting,
Licensing and Agreements, & Commercialization Strategy
How does this change the way I do my job?
The link between poverty and going to college seems obvious, but there is more to it
Schools need to work for everyone, though they are generally operated by middle class norms
Students bring hidden rules of the family, in which they were raised
Issues with language can cause students to perform poorly on state tests
students from generational poverty not to fully develop the cognitive structures needed
Two things that help one move out of poverty are education and relationships
All of these things need to be considered when coming up with an approach
Educational opportunities and personal/cultural growth and enrichment
Duquesne’s Spiritan Identity and Mission ‘meeting the needs of the people’Working with the people for betterment
Our position as educators
Using technology to help fight poverty and educational issues