Decisions in Paradise Part I

Kava is an island in the South Pacific. Many disasters strike this country on an almost continual basis. Kava is struggling to rebuild and boost their current economy. The government of Kava has requested the United Nation's Children's Fund or UNICEF to aid them in their time of need. Many countries have benefited from UNICEF's involvement and Kava will benefit.

The Mission

The mission of UNICEF is “to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential” (UNICEF, 2010, p. 3). The need for UNICEF is numerous because over half the population of Kava is under age 15. UNICEF can provide a safe place for children to go for meals, medical care, clothing, and an education. With the children taken care of, the parents can worry about helping to clean up Kava and make it a more hospitable place to live.

The Plan

The economy of Kava thrives on petroleum, coffee, spices, bananas, sugar, tourism, fishing, natural gas, and inexpensive quality labor. More tourists will arrive in Kava because of the presence of UNICEF. UNICEF is so well-known that people will feel more comfortable visiting and volunteering at the Kava UNICEF branch. With so many people coming to Kava to visit or to help the economy will be boosted by these people purchasing local items. UNICEF can help boost the economy by employing local laborers to help rebuild buildings and to design new buildings. This will establish UNICEF in Kava and the people will feel as if it is a local organization instead of an international one.

UNICEF provides safe houses for children and their families to go to when a disaster happens. Kava has many threats to their welfare such as tidal waves/tsunami, typhoons/hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, petroleum spills, and terrorism from within and outside the country. Kava also has HIV/AIDS and are at high risk for avain flu, UNICEF can...