TED: 5 needs that any COVID-19 response should meet | Kwame Owusu-Kesse

The Harlem Children's Zone is a pioneering organization offering comprehensive services from cradle to career. It addresses education, health, and community needs holistically. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted existing disparities, particularly in African American communities. The organization has developed a relief and recovery plan focusing on emergency funds, protecting vulnerable populations, bridging the digital divide, addressing learning loss, and mental health support. With partnerships across the U.S., the Harlem Children's Zone aims to expand its impact and share its successful model nationwide.

What is the primary focus of the Harlem Children's Zone?

• Providing individual scholarships

• Offering comprehensive, place-based services

• Building new schools

• Focusing solely on nutrition

How does the Harlem Children's Zone view the unit of change?

• The family unit

• The individual child

• The school system

• The entire neighborhood

What was a significant challenge faced by Sean during the pandemic?

• Lack of access to a computer

• Inability to attend physical school

• Moving to a new city

• Losing a family member

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the Harlem Children's Zone's COVID-19 response?

• Building new hospitals

• Emergency relief funds

• Mitigating mental health crisis

• Bridging the digital divide

What is the goal of bridging the digital divide according to the Harlem Children's Zone?

• Building new computer labs

• Offering online gaming platforms

• Ensuring internet connectivity and learning devices

• Providing free smartphones

Which cities are involved in adopting the Harlem Children's Zone model?

• Oakland, Minneapolis, Chicago

• Phoenix, Denver, San Francisco

• Los Angeles, Miami, Boston

• Houston, Dallas, Seattle

What is the ultimate aim of the Harlem Children's Zone's partnerships?

• To provide free meals

• To expand their model and strategies

• To offer scholarships

• To build new schools