National and international agencies and role of nurse.

Agencies related to child welfare,national : Indian red cross, central social welfare board,Indian council for child welfare, all India women's conference, child relief and you

1. MMINSR SKIMS SOURA SUBJECT : PEDIATRIC NURSING TOPIC: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES AND ROLE OF NURSE IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.   PRESENTED TO: RESPECTED ZARIFA MAAM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MMINSR SKIMS PRESENTED BY MEHVISH IQBAL MSC 1 ST YEAR    

2. Agencies related to child welfare : “An administrative unit responsible for social work concerned with the welfare and vocational training of children.” Child welfare agencies may be working at national or international level. National agencies: Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS). Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB). Indian Council for Child welfare (ICCW). All India Women’s Conference (AIWC). Child Relief and You (CRY). International agencies: World Health Organization (WHO). United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). International Red Cross. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

3. 1. INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY : established in 1920 with the aim of reducing human sufferings. The society has more than 700 branches across the country. Headquarters in New Delhi. The activities of Indian Red Cross Society are: Disaster relief. Promotion of voluntary blood donation. Collection of blood for transfusion. Distribution of items like milk powder, medicines, vitamins and other medical supplies to hospitals, dispensaries, schools, orphanages.

4. Provide technical advice and financial aid to schemes for establishing model maternity and child welfare centers. Red cross conducts home nursing and first aid courses for women and school children.

5. 2. CENTRAL SOCIAL WELFARE BOARD: semi government, autonomous organization which was formed by Government of India in 1953. H eadquarters in Delhi. Its functions are: Surveying the needs and importance of voluntary welfare agencies. Setting voluntary social welfare agencies and promoting their growth. Providing financial aid to deserving agencies and organizations. The board has started family and child welfare since 1968. The board plays an important role in craft training, social education, educational classes, milk distribution, establishment and running of Baalwadi and play centers.

6. 3. INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CHILD WELFARE (ICCW): established in 1952 . Headquarters in Delhi. It is affliated with International union for child welfare. It is the single largest agency in the voluntary sector engaged in promoting development services for children. It promotes enactment of legislation and reforms for the benefit of children. The ICCW runs Baalwadis , and Early Childhood Education Centers all over India so as to provide integrated services in health, nutrition, non-formal education and recreation for physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children.

7. 4 . ALL INDIA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE(AIWC): founded in 1927 to function as an organization dedicated to upliftment and betterment of women and children . Headquarters in Delhi. It works for a society based on principles: *social justice. *integrity. *Equal rights. *opportunities.  

8. 5. CHILD RELIEF AND YOU (CRY): founded in 1979 for the welfare of underprivileged children in India . Headquarters in Mumbai. It is guided by the United Nations Chapter of Child rights, 1989 that states that every child has a right to survival , right to protection from exploitation, abuse, neglect, right to develop through education and right to participate with respect for children’s view and freedom of expression.

9. International Agencies: 1. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO): It is non-political , specialized health agency which has its headquarters in Geneva. It was established on 7 th April 1948 which is now celebrated as ‘WORLD HEALTH DAY’.   Organizational structure: The WHO has 3 main wings: World Health Assembly: This is the supreme or highest administrative body of WHO. Its main function is formation of international health policies and programmes , review of previous year’s activities, sanctioning of budget and election of members for executive board. Executive Board: It includes health experts from member countries. The main function of this board is to strengthen the decisions and policies passed and approved by the World Health Assembly. Secretariat: Secretariat makes available technical and managerial help to member countries in their national health development programmes .  

10. FUNCTIONS OF WHO Directing and coordinating health programmes throughout the world. Prevention and control of communicable and other specific diseases. Epidemic warnings and surveillance work. International health statistics. Supporting research related to health problems. Collection and publication of health literature and information.   ACTIVITIES OF WHO IN INDIA: Malaria eradication. Control of TB and communicable diseases. Health laboratory services. Manufacture of vaccines. Health statistics. Public health administration. Reproductive and child health. Quality control of drugs. Help in medical and nursing education.  

11. 2 . UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY FUND (UNICEF): The UNICEF is a specialized agency of United Nations that was established on 11 th Dec 1946, to provide emergency health care and food to children in the countries affected by World War II. In 1953 it was renamed as United Nations Children’s Fund after the end of emergency operations. Headquarters of UNICEF is in New York.   SERVICES OF UNICEF: Child Health UNICEF has assisted in Production of vaccines and sera. Running environmental sanitation programmes . Primary Health care to mothers and children. Immunization programmes . Family health services. Safe water and adequate sanitation.  

12. Nutrition Applied nutritional programme for community development. Agricultural extension. School health services. Helping dairy projects. Prevention of nutritional deficiency diseases by supplying vitamin A, Iodized salt, Iron and Folic acid supplements and Milk powder. Education In collaboration with UNESCO, UNICEF assists India in expanding and improving teaching science. Strengthening Science laboratories. Supply of audio-visual aids to educational institutions. Providing books and educational material to school of nursing.

13. Water Supply Promoting use of ground water. Helping in digging wells in rural areas. Social Welfare RCH Services Promoting CSSM programme Contributing to primary health care. UNICEF 4 strategies for promoting Child Health called GOBI. G_ Growth Chart. O_ Oral rehydration. B_ Breastfeeding. I_ Immunization.

14. 3 . INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS: The Red Cross is a non- political, non-governmental, international humanitarian organization which is dedicated to the service of humanity in both war and peace. It was established by Henry Dunant in 1864. The headquarter is in Geneva. More than 90 countries are its members. The main objective of Red Cross is to serve suffering humanity. This organization also provides first aid, home nursing, health education and conducts maternal and child welfare services

15. 4 . FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION (FAO) FAO was established in 1945. Its headquarters is in Rome. The FAO objectives are as: To help nations improve living standard of citizens. To improve the nutritional status of all countries. To improve agriculture, fisheries and forestry output. To improve the status of rural population. To meet the nutritional needs of increasing population, the FAO gives special attention to increase food production.

16. ROLE OF NURSE IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY : The role of a nurse in family and community involves promoting the health and well-being of children within their family and community environments. Nurses in this field engage in preventive care, health education, early intervention, and advocacy to ensure holistic pediatric health. Their responsibilities include:   1. Family-Centered Care Support and Guidance: Assist families in understanding their child’s health conditions, treatments, and developmental milestones. Parental Education: Provide education on nutrition, immunization, hygiene, and preventive healthcare. Emotional Support: Offer psychological support to families dealing with chronic illnesses or disabilities in children. 2.Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Immunization Programs: Administer vaccines and educate families on their importance. Screening and Early Detection: Conduct regular growth, developmental, and health screenings to identify issues early. Health Education: Promote healthy lifestyles, including physical activity and balanced diets, to prevent childhood obesity and other diseases.  

17. 3. Community-Based Care School Health Services: Work in schools to provide basic healthcare, manage emergencies, and support children with special needs. Outreach Programs: Participate in community initiatives addressing child health issues, such as malnutrition, infectious diseases, or mental health. Collaboration: Work with community organizations and local health departments to ensure resources and services are accessible to families. 4. Advocacy Child Rights: Advocate for children’s rights to access healthcare, education, and safety. Resource Linkage: Connect families with social services, financial aid, and healthcare resources.

18. 5. Specialized Pediatric Care Chronic Conditions: Manage care for children with chronic illnesses or disabilities, focusing on improving quality of life. Acute Care: Provide nursing care in cases of acute illnesses or emergencies in the community setting. 6. Cultural Competence Respect for Diversity: Understand and address the cultural, socioeconomic, and religious factors influencing child and family health. Pediatric nurses in family and community roles act as caregivers, educators, advocates, and collaborators, ensuring the comprehensive health and development of children within their social contexts .

19. REFERENCES: Wong’s essentials of pediatric nursing 7 th edition page no. 12-15. Manoj yadav textbook of child health nursing , pee vee publications, page no. 29-36. Rimple Sharma essentials of pediatric nursing, 2 nd edition. Page no. 10-21. Ministry of health and family welfare-MOHFW. National health mission (NHM). National Family Health Survey (NFHS). Family-centered care: A Practical Approach by Shelton, T. (2018). Community health nursing: A practical approach by Allender , J. (2019).