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Perilous times for Mozambican children impacted by cyclone
World

Perilous times for Mozambican children impacted by cyclone

BEIRA, Mozambique (AP) — Her name is Chuva, which in Portuguese means rain. For four days that was all she…
In war, dirty water more dangerous to children than violence, says UNICEF
World

In war, dirty water more dangerous to children than violence, says UNICEF

NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Children under age 15 are almost three times more likely to die from diseases…
Yemenis bury children killed in Hajjah air strikes
Middle East

Yemenis bury children killed in Hajjah air strikes

SANAA (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners in northern Yemen on Thursday buried 17 civilians, including nine children, killed in air…
UK offers Egypt £12 million to fund ‘Comprehensive Educational Service’ program
Egypt

UK offers Egypt £12 million to fund ‘Comprehensive Educational Service’ program

Minister of Education Tarek Shawki announced on Monday that the UK’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has offered £12 million to…
30,000 flee Boko Haram violence in Nigeria: UN
World

30,000 flee Boko Haram violence in Nigeria: UN

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in northeast Nigeria after an increase in violence in the Boko…
Child marriage loses countries billions: World Bank
World

Child marriage loses countries billions: World Bank

In a case of child marriage, Respect Ruvimbo Topodzi was 15 and walking home from school in her native Zimbabwe…
Forget the snacks: Charity vending machines dish out goats as gifts for poor
World

Forget the snacks: Charity vending machines dish out goats as gifts for poor

  Buy a goat to donate to a poor family…from a vending machine? It’s now possible in New York, London…
In South Sudan, a new approach in ending child soldiers’ use
World

In South Sudan, a new approach in ending child soldiers’ use

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — After coming face to face with “unpredictable” gun-waving children almost 25 years ago, the former…
Poop in hand, Bill Gates backs China’s toilet revolution
Life & Style

Poop in hand, Bill Gates backs China’s toilet revolution

As one of the world’s richest men and most active philanthropists, Bill Gates usually has his hands full. Just not…
Yemeni teacher turns his home into school for 700 students
Middle East

Yemeni teacher turns his home into school for 700 students

TAIZ, Yemen (Reuters) – Outside the home of Yemeni teacher Adel al-Shorbagy the queue of children lining up for education…
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