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  • Title: [The Foundation and youth programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Thinking about tomorrow].
    Author: Pezzullo S.
    Journal: Desarro Base; 1994; 18(2):13-8. PubMed ID: 12290206.
    Abstract:
    Children under 18 in Latin America and the Caribbean are confronting deteriorating standards of living in terms of education, health care, and employment prospects. 78 million children under 18, nearly half, live in poverty. Around half leave school with no more than a primary education. Poverty and difficult educational, housing, and health conditions do not have to preclude future contributions by these children as parents, workers, and citizens, if they receive adequate assistance in preparing for adult roles. Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) throughout the hemisphere have been successfully demonstrating how to assist children in low income families to become healthy, responsible, and productive adults. The Interamerican Foundation has invested 5% of its total budget on over 200 programs for youth during its 25 years of existence. Challenges for NGOs working with youth include defining their target populations and required interventions, and understanding the development needs of the children and the factors impeding or promoting their development. Programs that are beneficial for children clearly identify their needs and assure that assignment of resources, technology, and activities will not be detrimental to their health or school attendance. Programs assisting children should not impose unrealistic criteria for participation. Donor organizations should be flexible and should be receptive to programs in which young people themselves develop leadership aptitudes, participate in decision making, and have opportunities to serve others. Another challenge for donors is to extract the maximum benefit from limited resources. It is crucial that information on innovative projects be shared. Greater international concern over the conditions of children and youth may open the way to a broadened role for the NGOs. The Interamerican Foundation and other NGOs may be able to coordinate their actions and maintain communication with governments, acting as pressure groups in the interest of children and youth.
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