Episode 53: Implementation of the UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative

<p>This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on implementing the UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative. My guest is Laura Cuellar, the Program Manager of UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative with the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education.  In this episode, you will learn more about:</p> <ul><li>The purpose of the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative, along with the goals of the project</li> <li>The process for implementing a UNICF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative</li> <li>Which areas in Houston will the project be implemented</li> <li>The role youth play in this initiative</li> <li>How afterschool professional and programs assist with this project</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Guest</p> <p>Laura Cuellar, the Program Manager of UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative. She is with the Mayor's Office of Education in the City of Houston.  </p> <p>Ms. Cuellar is an advocate for youth with a passion for creating educational opportunities for marginalized communities, including immigrants, low-income families, and first-generation children born in the US. Her desire to help others led her to become a community organizer and coalition builder. Laura has mentored over 400 college students and is experienced at creating partnerships to build community among diverse individuals, groups, and organizations.</p> <p>Resources</p> <p>City of Houston Joins UNICEF USA Child Friendly Cities Initiative</p> <p><a href='https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/unicef-child-friendly-city.html'>https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/unicef-child-friendly-city.html</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Harris County Department of Education</p> <p>https://hcde-texas.org</p> <p> </p> <p>CASE for Kids</p> <p><a href='https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone'>https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone</a></p> <p> </p>