ERIC ED414096: Directory of Early Childhood Care and Education Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. First Edition.

275 Pages·1996·5.3 MB·English

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ED 414 096
Directory of Early Childhood Care and Education
TITLE
Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. First
Edition.
Cultural
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and
INSTITUTION
Organization, Paris (France).
1996-00-00
PUB DATE
274p.
NOTE
Directories/Catalogs (132)
Reference Materials
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Child Advocacy; *Community Programs; *Day Care; *Early
DESCRIPTORS
Childhood Education; *Family Programs; Foreign Countries;
Government Role; Infants; Information Centers;
*Organizations (Groups); Preschool Children; Program
Descriptions; Tables (Data); Teacher Education Programs;
Well Being
*Caribbean; *Latin America; UNESCO; United Nations
IDENTIFIERS
Convention on Rights of the Child
ABSTRACT
task of all
The care and education of children is a primary
communities is essential in
societies, and the role of parents, families, and
activities of 218
this process. This directory describes the major
in 38 Latin American
non-governmental and governmental organizations, based
childhood care and education.
and Caribbean countries, involved in early
family, and community
Pertinent data on these organizations' young child,
is intended for professionals working
programs are included. The directory
and information-sharing to
with and for children, to facilitate communication
information was compiled
improve the situation for children. Directory
in Latin American and
through a questionnaire sent to 780 organizations
provide an overview of the
Caribbean states. Two articles in the directory
challenges and opportunities
situation for children and their families, and
overview of basic
in Latin America and the Caribbean. Tables present an
concerning the 0-5 year
social and economic statistics by country, directly
alphabetically by country and official
age group. Profiles are arranged
(1) identification and contact
organization name and include the following:
organization;
(2) aims, type, and countries of action for the
information;
(4) major activities in the young
(3) cooperation/partnership activities;
services and information
child, family, and community programs; and (5) the
retrieval. Included
activities offered. Five indices facilitate information
Convention on the Rights of
in the annexes are the main provisions of the UN
the Child.
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First Edition 1996
Directory of Early Childhood Care and Education Organizations
in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Directory of Early Childhood Care
and Education Organizations
in Latin America and the Caribbean
First edition 1996
UNESCO
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presentation of facts contained in their articles and
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the Organization.
The designations employed and the presentation of
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Foreword
As today's children are the citizens of tomorrow's world, their survival, protection
and development is the prerequisite for the future of humanity. Empowerment of the
younger generation with knowledge and resources to meet their basic human needs
and to grow to their full potential should be a primary goal of national development.
As their individual development and social contribution will shape the future of the
world, investment in children's health, nutrition and education is the foundation for
national development.
(Plan of Action of the 1990 World Summit for Children)
All nations are responsible for their children, and for the welfare of those who contribute,
directly or indirectly, to the child's development and environment. The care and education
of children is a primary task of all societies, and the role of parents, families and
communities is essential in this process. Early childhood programmes actively seek out and
build on existing inherent strengths in families and communities, as well as responding to
their diverse needs.
It is strongly affected by its
A young child's development does not occur in isolation.
family and community, which continue to influence the child's later learning achievement
The care and education
in terms of enrolment, progress and performance in school.
(including health, nutrition, attention and stimulation) a young child receives from birth
depends very much upon the parents, family and community. This depends not only on
availability and on the abilities of parents and caregivers, but also on access to services that
can help the child and support parents in their role and function of parenting.
Many governments have started to raise their targets substantially. Children's needs do not
have to be met exclusively by formal government funded programmes. Many countries
with limited national resources have been successful in forming alliances among Ministries
of Education, Health and Social Welfare or with local government, NG0s, private
enterprises and local communities, in order to set up successful, low-cost early childhood
programmes.
As illustrated in this publication, early childhood programmes are provided in a variety of
institutions and organizational settings, such as preschools, kindergartens, nurseries, day
care centres, or play groups. These programmes are organized by various Ministries and
agencies concerned with the education, development, care and welfare of young children,
by non-governmental institutions (such as NGOs, religious groups, women's associations or
These various organizations
universities), as well as by parent and community groups.
direct their early childhood interventions towards all aspects of the child's environment
parents, families, communities, as well as professionals, paraprofessionals and decision-
makers who intervene in the child's life.
We trust that the information made available in the present Directory will facilitate contacts
among institutions and individuals working in the field of early childhood and convince
them of the convergence of their interests and the need for concerted efforts to ensure a fair
start for children.
Table of Contents
Foreword
9
List of Organizations by Country
Overview
19
UNESCO Activities in Early Childhood
America
The Directory of Early Childhood Care and Education Organizations in Latin
22
and the Caribbean
Articles
27
Survey Findings
Early Childhood Care and Education in Latin America and the Caribbean:
33
Opportunities
Early Childhood in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and
43
Equivalences of Descriptors Used in the Profiles (English/Spanish/French)
Profiles of Organizations by Country
55
Anguilla
56
Antigua
58
Argentina
65
Aruba
66
Bahamas
67
Barbados
69
Belize
70
Bermuda
71
Bolivia
81
Brazil
95
British Virgin Islands
99
Chile
106
Colombia
117
Costa Rica
123
Cuba
127
Dominica
130
Dominican Republic
133
Ecuador
139
El Salvador
140
Grenada
141
Guatemala
147
Guyana
149
Haiti
151
Honduras
155
Jamaica
163
Mexico
175
Netherlands Antilles
176
Nicaragua
178
Panama
180
Paraguay
181
Peru
188
Saint Kitts/Nevis
190
Saint Lucia
193
Saint Vincent
194
Suriname
196
Trinidad & Tobago
201
Uruguay
204
Venezuela
Information Lists / Bibliography
UNESCO National Commissions in Latin America and the Caribbean
211
United Nations Information Centres in Latin America and the Caribbean
215
Organizations/agencies involved in social and economic development
in Latin America and the Caribbean
217
Selected publications on early childhood care and education
229
Indexes
Country Reference Codes
248
Alphabetical List of Organizations
249
Organizations' Acronym Index
257
Type of Actions Index
263
Focus of Programmes Index
267
Index of Services provided
271
Geographical Coverage Index
275
Annexes
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
279
Statistical tables: explanatory note
285
Survey Questionnaire and Evaluation form
loose-leaf
List of Organizations by Country
ANGUILLA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(ALOO 1 )
ANTIGUA
ANTIGUA PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION
(AG002)
CARIBBEAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(AG003)
CARIBBEAN FAMILY PLANNING AFFILIATION
(AG004)
ARGENTINA
ALDEAS INFANTILES - S.O.S. OPROVI ARGENTINA
.(AR005)
ASOCIACION ARGENTINA DE PROTECCION FAMILIAR
(AR006)
CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS DE POBLACION
(AR007)
DEPARTMENT OF EARLY INTERVENTION
(AR008)
EQUIPO DE TRABAJO INTERDISCIPLINARIO
EN ATENCION DE LA PRIMERA 1NFANCIA
(AR009)
FEDERACION ARGENTINA APOYO FAMILIAR
(AR010)
FUNDACION NOSOTROS
(AR0.11)
FUNDACION S.O.S. INFANTIL
(AR012)
HOSPITAL ZONAL ESPECIALIZADO "DR NOEL H. SBARRA"
(AR013)
PROGRAMA NACIONAL POR LOS DERECHOS DEL NIIZTO
Y EL ADOLESCENTE DESDE LA EDUCACION
(AR014)
PROYECTO CRUZ DEL SUR
.(AR0 15)
ARUBA
FUNDACION "PA NOS MUCHANAN"
(AWO 16)
BAHAMAS
BAHAMAS PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION
(RS017)
BARBADOS
BARBADOS FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION
(BB018)
ECCE DIRECTORY: LATIN AMERICA - CARIBBEAN
(BB019)
CARIBBEAN NETWORK OF EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
(BB020)
CHILD CARE BOARD
BELIZE
(BZ021)
BELIZE FAMILY LIFE ASSOCIATION
BERMUDA
(BM022)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(3M023)
TEEN SERVICES
BOLIVIA
(B0024)
ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE ALDEAS INFANTILES SOS DE BOLIVIA
(B0025)
CARE BOLIVIA
(B.0026)
CENTRO DE MULTISERVICIOS EDUCATIVOS
(B0027)
CENTROS INTEGRALES DE DESARROLLO INFANTIL
(13.0028)
DESARROLLO JUVENIL COMUNITARIO
(B0029)
DNI BOLIVIA
(B003.0)
FE Y ALEGRIA
(B0031)
FUNDACION SAN GABRIEL
INITIAL AND INTEGRAL EDUCATION FOR INFANTS
(B0032)
UNDER 6 YEARS IN URBAN MARGINALIZED AREAS OF BOLIVIA
(B.0033)
ORGANIZACION NUEVA GENERACION
(30.034)
PROGRAMA DE EDUCACION POR RADIO
(B0035)
PROGRAMA DE PREVENCION INTEGRAL - NI/40S DE LA CALLE
(BC/036)
PROYECTO INTEGRAL DE DESARROLLO INFANTIL
(B0.037)
SERVIR - SERVICIOS EDUCATIVOS
SOS- KINDERDORF INTERNATIONAL OFICINA REGIONAL
(B0.038)
PARA LOS PAISES BOLIVARIANOS
BRAZIL
(BR039)
E A INFANCIA "SAZA LATTES"
ASSOCIACAO DE PROTKAO A MATERNIDADE
ASSOCIACAO MOVIMENTO DE EDUCACAO POPULAR INTEGRAL PAULO ENGLERT...(BRO40)
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