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Society United States

14. September 2023

No Income, No Problem: School Meals Are Now “Permanently” Free Here

Eight states in the United States have just passed a law making all school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students, regardless of family income.

Society

Society Nepal

13. September 2023

More Kids Go to School… and Stay There!

The Nepalese education system has remarkably improved thanks to a program dedicated to keeping children - particularly girls and vulnerable kids - in school, by collecting and analysing their performance to help them have better and fairer chances in life.

Society

Society Sierra Leone

5. September 2023

Children Can Now Attend School for Free Here

Sierra Leone has just expanded its education system to guarantee 13 years of free schooling for children.

Society

Society Cambodia

3. September 2023

Healthier and Larger Population: Life’s Good Here!

The growth in Cambodia’s population by some 5 million over almost a quarter of a century is due to not only a decline in mortality rates but an increase in life expectancy and growth momentum, showing that the country has improved its quality of life.

Society

Society Canada

24. July 2023

Great News, Working Parents: We’re Reducing Your Childcare Fees Here!

Canada has introduced reduced-cost childcare programs in an effort to ease the burden on working parents.

Health

Health Africa

16. July 2023

World’s First Malaria Vaccine: 18 Million Doses to Save Kids’ Lives

18 million doses of the world's first malaria vaccine are set to rollout across 12 African countries over the next two years.

Society

Society Sierra Leone

7. June 2023

Schools Are Becoming Accessible to All Here

Despite its health and social hurdles, Sierra Leone is putting its faith in its children by undertaking an education revolution, paving the way for other poor countries to make schooling more equal.

Society

Society Ethiopia

20. May 2023

Girls Here Are Empowered (and Their Health Improved!)

For the last 20 years, a community programme implanted in Ethiopia has not only improved the health of young girls but empowered them to achieve their goals, pursue their education, and boost their autonomy and decision-making.

Health

Health Ghana

9. May 2023

Better Education and Nutrition, Better Growth for Children

In Ghana, the prevalence of stunting in children under five has significantly declined in recent years.

Society

Society Uzbekistan

4. May 2023

Domestic Violence: Unanimous Win for Women and Children

Uzbekistan unanimously approved legislation that criminalizes domestic violence, ultimately providing women and children with greater legal protections.