When we support caregivers, we build the future one conversation, one playful interaction, one child at a time
The Israeli government, politicians and military have stated that all transfers of humanitarian aid – food, equipment, fuel, electricity and water – to Gaza must be stopped
A child’s postal code dictates whether they will have quality early childhood development programmes that provide stimulation and nurturing environments necessary for learning
Hunger, exclusion from education and Africa’s debt is more than policy failure, inequality and poor planning, it is the theft of dignity, potential and oppression
About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
We urgently need more interventions to protect children and address the root causes of violence in the country
A study by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund says the direct cost of child poverty is estimated to be about 9% of GDP
Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders
The Children’s Act, as well as the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, reflect the state’s duties to ensure children participate in democratic processes
When Hamas attacked Israel from the Gaza Strip on 7 October, I was nine months pregnant … what if I had been there?
The quality of life of poor South Africans over the past 30 years continues to be ignored
Moms and dads embroiled in custody disputes can turn on each other — and use their kids as pawns. But claims of parental alienation are controversial and difficult to prove
Concerted action towards zero-stunting is one of the sturdiest and enduring ladders out of the inequality trap.
Zvenyika Arifonso is proof that a billionaire philanthropist is not always needed to give back to the community
Teaching children the joy of reading is not only the responsibility of schools. There are many ways in which we can impart this precious gift to them
Future-proofing schools against the damaging effects of global climate change is essential
Infants younger than one year in Africa have nearly five times the risk of death than those aged 15 to 19 years after contracting the virus
Many of these children die without any palliative support and experience unnecessary discomfort and pain, unless an overburdened NGO steps in.
Those 12 years and older who are severely immunocompromised can get a Pfizer booster dose at least 28 days after their second jab
Wynne Dryden is dedicating his life to children in Epping Forest’s gang-riddled streets with the help of his love for soccer
