Enlisting ‘an army’ of breastfeeding moms to save lives
Mother’s milk is the nutritional gold standard for infants and babies. So, when lives are disrupted by conflict and disasters, experts say it’s worth an extra effort to support breastfeeding mothers....
View ArticleThe importance of play when violence displaces childhood
Childhood should be about fun and games — not worrying about grown-up stuff. But for millions of children around the world, their childhoods end early because they have to work, aren’t able to go to...
View Article2012 Typhoon Bopha: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Typhoon Bopha made landfall the evening of Dec. 3, 2012, onBaganga, Mindanao in the Philippines. With sustained winds above 175 mph, the Category 5 storm was the strongest to ever hit the southern...
View ArticleFormer sponsored child takes on COVID-19 in fear and faith
When the coronavirus pandemic struck the Philippines in March 2020, former sponsored child Lenny Lyn suited up. As a government health worker, the 27-year-old monitors cases in her community with a...
View ArticleMatthew 25: Prayer for children’s protection
Children are a precious gift from God. As adults, we have the privilege and responsibility to care for them, pray for all children’s protection and safety, and help children around us live the full...
View ArticleFull circle: How a former sponsored child became a child sponsor
When Janvie Amido first arrived in Misamis Oriental in the Philippines, he was hiding under his mother’s blanket. Born in Iloilo, Philippines, the then 7-year-old accompanied his mother, grandmother,...
View ArticleChoose joy: These artisan-made gifts give back
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View ArticleCholera: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Cholera remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world. In 43 countries, more than 1 billion people are at risk of a cholera outbreak. After years of decline, incidences rose...
View ArticleTyphoon Haiyan: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Super typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful typhoons in history, struck the Philippines on November 8, 2013, as a Category 5 storm. The typhoon’s fury affected more than 14 million people across 44...
View ArticleHow’d they do that: DIY Christmas crafts from around the world
One of the beautiful things about Christmas is how differently it’s celebrated by communities around the world. The food we make, the songs we sing, the decorations we hang – all are unique to our...
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