Meet Mwatime: How this 7-year-old can get access to quality education
The world’s 1.1 billion girls are a source of power, energy, and creativity.
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It takes a village
We were all once children. We were all once young, full of hope and potential.
Matters of the Heart: Tackling a cardiovascular crisis in East Africa
East Africa is facing a growing threat: By 2030, cardiovascular diseases are expected to surpass infectious diseases like malaria and HIV/AIDS as a leading cause of death in the region.
World Health Day: 4.5 million reasons to celebrate
Four years ago, Laya Hoor took a walk through the village of Ghulmet, on the banks of the Hunza River. The craggy peaks of northern Pakistan’s mountain ranges rose around her on all sides, so high that they skimmed the clouds drifting by.
Quality education for a bright future
We all have a favourite teacher from when we went to school. They inspired in us a sense of boundless wonder, and motivated us to reach new heights.
Meet Nairobi’s Rabbit King: Urban farming in East Africa
This is not your typical African safari.
Building a strong foundation for every child – education
Every country needs leaders who are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build a better life.
Building a strong foundation for every child – health
Building strong foundations for children is key to the future of our world. To help children reach their full potential, families need nutritious food, sanitary living conditions, and quality healthcare – right from the start.
Making the Grade: A New Chapter for Education in East Africa
For Betty and Acidiri, reading together is about more than quality family time. Acidiri’s teachers encourage all the parents in the community to read with their children – a strong predictor of academic success later in life.
