Photo of the Month: 8-month-old Evin*
Read the story of Evin* and how her family fled from Iraq to Greece to seek safety.
Category: International
The six-year-old who escaped after a month of bombing
She and her family were forced from their home in Iraq. Now she is among 28 million children who have no place to call home.
The 10 best and worst states for childhood
This state-by-state infographic lists places where “childhood enders” — events that rob children of their childhoods — are most and least likely to occur.
Photo of the Month: 14-month-old Fatchima from Niger
Fatchima arrived at Aguie Hospital suffering from malnutrition and severe diarrhea. Today, she’s living a healthier life than ever before.
Wednesday Wisdom from Carolyn Miles on foreign aid
CEO of Save the Children Carolyn Miles highlights how foreign aid programs help those families and children in need.
A Kenyan mother tells the story of her baby’s survival
Baby Ikimat* is two years old and lives in northern Kenya. Before receiving treatment, she was severely malnourished and critically ill.
Wednesday Wisdom from Malala on education
Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan, the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Prize, knows first-hand the struggles for children’s rights, especially the right to education. Malala, who refused to be oppressed by extremism and discrimination, is a great source …
Wednesday Wisdom from Melinda Gates on foreign aid investments
According to Melinda Gates, there are two big reasons why we can’t say no to investing in humanitarian assistance.
Without U.S. foreign aid, baby Exodus wouldn’t have survived malaria
For children under the age of 5 who survive beyond the first month of life, malaria is one of the top three causes of death.
Wednesday Wisdom on equal opportunity for mothers and children
When it comes to a child’s well-being, it’s survival of the richest, as Mark Shriver wrote in POLITICO Magazine.