Provide hope for children with just an hour of your workday
Every child holds the potential to lead, inspire, and shape a better tomorrow. Yet for millions of kids worldwide, basic needs like food, shelter, safety, and education remain out of reach, dimming the light of their future possibilities. But what if changing lives didn’t require a grand gesture — just an hour of your workday? […]
Inclusive development initiatives leading the way toward a more equitable future
Globally, countries lose trillions of dollars in wealth due to inequality experienced by marginalized groups. Exclusionary policies and beliefs not only lead to missed opportunities, but also perpetuate injustices for millions of underserved people. By focusing efforts on reconciling this, we can empower voices that were left behind, creating a more diverse and innovative workforce. […]
CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL: Dylan: Recovery from Malnutrition
Dylan’s father disappeared when Ruth became pregnant at 19 years old and has never had a role in either of their lives. Ruth is the oldest of four and still lives with her mother and siblings in a small two-room concrete house in rural Imbabura Province, Ecuador. Ruth’s mother, also a single mom, suffers from […]
CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL: Rose and Her Brothers at Palorinya
The concept of home is something that most of us take for granted. But for 125,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in the Palorinya Refugee Settlement in northern Uganda, it’s something they have had to fight for. These families have fled conflict and upheaval in neighboring South Sudan, seeking safe haven in the settlement. Here, […]
Three moms providing their kids with a better life, thanks to ChildFund
All moms around the world want the same thing: a healthy future for their children. But for too many mothers, forces like rising costs and climate change have led to malnutrition and poverty for their families. Poor nutrition can lead to developmental challenges and missed educational opportunities, affecting a child’s future for years to come. […]
CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL: Nutritional Education and Growth Monitoring for Mothers and Children
Fanta (39) attends a monthly growth monitoring session and nutritional seminar with her daughter, Salimata (8 months). Salimata used to experience moderate malnutrition but has gained weight since she started attending the sessions and seminars. “She was not sick, but she was very skinny. She was suffering from malnutrition. Now, since I started giving her […]
The many faces of global health
Health and wellness looks different in every country and on every continent. What some may regard as a right in one country, is inaccessible or scarce in another. Global health represents the environments that affect physical, social and mental well-being for all humans.
ChildFund International: The quest to end female genital mutilation
On February 6, the world observes International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, pressing to end the cruel and unecessary practice of female genital mutilation around the world.
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CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL: Cycling to School: Easing Children’s Journey
Bicycles are a common mode of transport in Mozambique. In Zambezia Province for example, bicycles form 37% of the urban transport, meaning that there are more bicycles than cars. However, bicycles are not just a form of transport, they provide millions of Mozambicans in rural areas with access to healthcare, clean water, jobs and education. […]
