press release / September 13, 2013
Despite progress on child survival MDGs, unacceptable “health gaps” leave millions of children out
World Vision report says millions of children are being denied the benefits of progress, despite the fact UNICEF is reporting child mortality rates have been almost cut in half, to 6.6 million per year, since 1990, because many countries have unacceptable “health gaps”. According
press release / July 10, 2018
'We can contribute in disaster risk reduction', say hundreds of children and youth in Asia Pacific
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (10 July 2018) - The results of the children and youth national consultation workshops, organised and facilitated by a network of child-focused agencies, including UNICEF, World Vision International, Plan International and Save the Children was used to formulate a children a
article / July 26, 2013
A new cow brings joy to a family affected by civil war
Jean Eloge Ruhumuriza, 14, is an orphan. His father was killed in the recent Burundi civil war. More than 20 cows were stolen by the killers. His mother and three other siblings took refuge in an IDP camp.
article / May 22, 2015
Rubina Smiles
The scenic landscapes of majestic mountains fade into the skeletons of what were once hustling and bustling villages, as the broad roads tapper to narrow rugged trails headed to Sindhupalchowk.
article / May 14, 2015
The Psychologist’s Blog: Thoughts about March 21 or the Label that is Difficult to Remove.
Blog written by Lika Barabadze , link worker in “Caucasus Sub-Regional Social Inclusion of Children with Disabilities”. project.
article / January 5, 2015
Overcoming obstacles; Fatjona fights disability head-on in hopes of achieving her dream
I have never forgotten that day. I remember every single detail. It is the day that changed my life. I was at home, playing with a balloon. Suddenly the balloon flew from my hands. I didn’t want to let it go away so I ran to catch it. But, I couldn’t.
article / April 14, 2006
Albania’s marginalised youth offered vocational opportunities at ‘one more dream’ centre
Within this program, 42 children who never attended high school are able to seek a brighter future with a scholarship at the ‘one more dream’ vocational skills centre. The lucky recipients were announced last month and will complete their training in July.
publication / August 13, 2018
Preamble of DRM Coordination Mechanism for School Safety
Preamble of Disaster Risk Management Coordination Mechanism for School Safety
article / January 27, 2014
Making medical care more accessible
In 2005, the government built a new hospital in town of Negresti. Unfortunately, in 2011, the modern and well-equipped medical facility was closed, along with 66 other medical units across Romania, to save money.