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. […]
ChildFund International – Engaging corporate volunteers in their mission
As we heard from our campaign partners last year, there was an uptick in interest around virtual volunteering opportunities. This change was in large part due to COVID-19 – employees found themselves working from home and missing the opportunity to give back on local, national and international levels with their team members. While many charities […]
CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL : Toward Fatherhood for Dads in Zambia
Under an overcast sky in rural Zambia, Lembani, 31, cradles his 3-year-old son, Dalisto, in his arms. The child looks slightly confused. Up until recently, his father rarely engaged with him in such an affectionate way. “He is not yet used to being hugged by me or playing with me,” Lembani explains. “But I’m not […]
CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL : A Day in My World: Kereni in Uganda
It’s a soggy, overcast day in the rural community where Kereni, 7, lives with her mom, dad and little sister, Kobusingye. Situated in the heart of Kiryandongo District, Uganda, Kereni’s village is close to several national forest reserves. People come here from all over the world to see lions and elephants, giraffes and crocodiles in […]
