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Society Zimbabwe

7. November 2020

Rugby Saves Girls From Becoming Child Brides

School girls in Zimbabwe have rugby to thank for saving them from becoming child brides. The game gives them more options in their life - in a country where early marriage is still common despite being outlawed in 2016.

Health

Health USA

28. September 2020

Dramatic Price Drop Gives More People Access to Pneumonia Vaccine

A supply agreement concluded between the United Nations Children’s Fund and the Serum Institute of India will save millions of children under 5 as the price for pneumonia vaccine is down by 43%, costing now $2 per dose.

Society

Society India

26. September 2020

35 Children Rescued from Labour in Spinning Mill

The authorities' efforts to tackle child labour in garment factories pay off with the rescue of 32 girls and three boys in Tiruppur, in the Indian Tamil Nadu state, from a spinning mill.

Heroes

Heroes India

23. July 2020

Woman Rescues 72,000 Human Trafficking Victims – and Counting

Women and children have long been prey to human traffickers across India, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal – and Hasina Kharbhih decided to do something about it: since coming up with an innovative plan of action, she’s rescued 72,000 trafficking victims!

Society

Society Nigeria

17. July 2020

Corona: 300,000 Children Will Get Free Phones to Keep Learning

When schools in Lagos, Nigeria closed in March as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, lessons over radio, television and the internet became the norm, which many of the poorer students had little access to – until now.

Society

Society Finland

16. July 2020

Kids Learn How to Spot Fake News – in Primary School!

Countries around the world are facing an inevitable spread of false information. But Finland, Europe’s most resistant nation to fake news, is tackling this issue by ensuring even primary school kids learn to recognize signs of misinformation.

Society

Society USA

9. July 2020

The Number of Teen Moms Has Reached a Record Low in the U.S.

The teen birth rate in the United States of America has been steadily falling, reaching a historic low over time with less than 18 births per 1,000 females aged between 15 and 19.

Technology

Technology Sierra Leone

22. June 2020

This Game Teaches Kids About Sex, Trying to Reduce Unwanted Pregnancies During COVID-19

The coronavirus lockdown in Sierra Leone could likely increase the number of unwanted pregnancies, say experts. To tackle this issue, an international charity has created an interactive sex education app to provide the youth with reliable information and support.

Technology

Technology USA

19. June 2020

While Library Is Closed, Kids Get Their Books by Drone

When libraries in Virginia, USA closed due to COVID-19, one middle school librarian couldn’t get her mind off how she could keep kids reading – and she successfully pitched her solution to a tech company: deliver books by drone!

Society

Society Brazil

12. June 2020

Rap Stars Fight Child Labour in Brazil

With officials in Brazil concerned that COVID-19 will lead to increased child labor, labor authorities have responded with a national campaign to raise awareness that will feature weekly podcast, videos – and a rap song!