Photo of Month: Deeqa, mother from East Africa
Due to the drought in East Africa, Deeqa’s family has lost 100 head of cattle. As a result, her children are now at risk of malnutrition. Here’s how you can help #FightFamine.
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Thursday Thoughts on fighting malnourishment
By urging Congress to support life-saving programs, we can help save the vulnerable lives at risk of malnutrition and other life-threatening diseases.
One of the most impactful early education programs you’ve never heard of
More than 18 million pregnant women—and 23 million children—could benefit.
Wednesday Wisdom from José Graziano da Silva
Eight U.S.-based international relief organizations are coming together to raise awareness of the world’s largest humanitarian crisis since 1945.
The high cost of foreign aid budget cuts
I don’t know what the money saved by these budget cuts would be spent on, but I can’t think of anything that would be worth sacrificing a child’s survival.
5 ways to be a better advocate: lessons from a Congressional internship
This internship has opened my eyes to how contacting your senator is perceived from the other side. Here are 5 tips for being an effective voice for kids.
Thursday Thoughts from Student Ambassador Sarai Ortiz
Student Ambassador from Washington state, Sarai Ortiz, shares why she advocates for kids and why she thinks advocating is important.