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Isabela Oside (R), 45, washes hands of her daughter Faith, 3,

Health The World

1. April 2024

Historic Moment: Child Mortality Reaches All-Time Low

Child mortality numbers have dipped below 5 million, with some countries reducing their numbers by more than 75%, following vaccination efforts, improved nutrition, and access to antibiotics.

Society

Shaimaa Mohamed, Waai Social Worker, Beni Suef Governorate, Upper Egypt. Nada, Waai Beneficiary, Beni Suef Governorate, Upper Egypt.

Society Egypt

27. March 2024

Social Programs Are Empowering Vulnerable Populations Here

A program launched in 2020 in Egypt is reaching, empowering, and educating vulnerable populations.

Society

Society Mozambique

19. March 2024

Stronger Healthcare for Millions of Women and Children Here

A new 4-year program is set to improve healthcare and nutrition services for over 4.5 million women and children across Mozambique.

Society

Children's team taking a break after training on the sports field

Society Latin America and the Caribbean

17. March 2024

More and More Children Are Being Guaranteed School Meals

Thanks to political commitment and investment, more than half of Latin America and the Caribbean countries had some form of school feeding program in 2022, thus contributing to children’s development, education, and well-being.

Health

Health France

3. March 2024

13-Year-Old’s Rare Brain Tumor… Vanished!

After taking part in a study conducted in France, a young patient has been completely cured of his brain cancer, and the promising results are giving hope for a more effective treatment against the deadly type of brain tumor.

Society

Society Zambia

22. February 2024

Child Marriage is Now Illegal in One More Country

In a landmark decision, Zambia has set the marriageable age to 18, therefore rendering all forms of child marriage illegal within the country without exception.

Society

Society Brazil

4. February 2024

Reducing Hunger, One Free Meal at a Time

By keeping around 40 million kids nourished and engaged through free meals in all of Brazil’s public schools, the government is effectively reducing hunger across the board.

Society

School girls in Primary School in Afghanistan

Society Afghanistan

23. January 2024

Schools Receive Funding to Ensure Their Children Are Fed

The European Union is financially supporting school feeding for nearly 2 million children in Afghanistan.

Health

Little Girl With Cancer Sits in a Chair While Receiving her IV Drip Chemotherapy stock photo

Health USA

17. December 2023

More Cancer Treatments, Less Deaths Among Children and Teens

Deaths related to cancer among children and teens of all race groups in the United States have dropped by 24% between 2001 and 2021, notably thanks to game-changing treatments.

Health

Health Bangladesh

14. December 2023

Little Ones to Get Better Care and Nutrition Here

Bangladesh is set to receive $210 million to fund a project designed to enhance investments that will benefit children in their early years and, by extension, mothers who will be in a better and stronger position to care for their families.