The country that I decided to study is Mongolia. There were many cuts with the services available to families were cut because this country went from a socialist, centrally-party state to a multi-party democratic state with a liberalized economy that started in 1990(www.childpoverty.org). Because of these major structural adjustments Mongolian families were hit hard which caused a rise in unemployment, cuts in basic social services, and a reduction in welfare services. The investments that were made in pre-school education have fallen and there is also a huge concern with the future of the children in Mongolia. Enrollment rates are continued to rise but poor children’s access to education is limited and the dropout rates for economic reasons are on the rise. Malnutrition also continues to rise and many families show signs of nutrient deficiency (http://www.childpoverty.org/). About 51% of the population did not have access to drinking water. Many of the children in Mongolia have responsibilities at home which cause them to not enter school or even drop out. The government in Mongolia is establishing initiatives to reduce poverty that include economic growth, rural development, human development, and good governance (http://www.childpoverty.org/). During this week’s assignment I learned that poverty is affecting many families across the world, but during my research I discovered that there are many initiatives that are set in place to assist these families. Although these initiatives are suppose to reduce poverty it still remains a serious issue. As an early childhood professional I plan to advocate for families to assist with reducing poverty.

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