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Boy Wearing Plastic Bag Jersey Finally Meets His Hero in Person (WATCH)
This 6-year-old boy became famous for wearing a plastic jersey with Lionel Messi's name written on it – then on Tuesday, he got to meet his hero in person.
Musician and Recording Artist Create Virtual Choir with People Across 20 Countries
This virtual choir has united over 200 singers from different countries in order to celebrate what makes us united through song.
IKEA Lovingly Turns Kids’ Drawings Into Actual Plush Toys Sold for Charity
These soft, plush toys are going to raise a lot of hard cash to help children in need around the world – and it’s...
Six Million Lives Saved: Malaria Cases in Africa Cut in Half
Concerted efforts across Africa have prevented nearly 700 million cases of malaria on the continent in the past 15 years.
Of those, the World Health...
Mozambique Declared Landmine Free, First Nation to Be Completely Cleared
The last landmine in Mozambique has been destroyed.
Once the most heavily mined country in the world, the last known explosive was removed this week...
Malawi Celebrates Dramatic Drop in Child Mortality–280,000 Kids Saved
Despite being one of the poorest countries in the world, Malawi has reduced its child mortality rate by more than two-thirds, saving the lives...
Africa Celebrates One Year Without A Single New Case of Polio
August 11 marked one year since the last wild polio case was detected anywhere on the entire continent of Africa.
Although it does not yet...
Malala Turns 18 Today: She Has Big News for Fans and Syrian Refugee Girls
Today on her 18th birthday, Malala Yousafzai, the youngest person to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize, celebrated by opening a school for Syrian...
Adults Are Using Coloring Books to Combat Stress
Forget habits like drinking and over-eating–the newest wave in stress relief has arrived in the form of crayons and markers.
Grown-ups everywhere have begun taking part...
Art Therapy Helps Children in Nepal Cope After Earthquake
As Nepalese struggle to recover from the devastation of last week’s 7.9-magnitude earthquake, art therapy is helping children cope with the traumatic experience.
Children are...
Our Inspiring Story of Hope Amidst an Orphan Crisis in South Africa
I would really love to share our good news story with you.
We are a large family living in Cape Town, South Africa. My husband...
Sharp Decline in Maternal and Child Deaths Globally, New Data Shows
Since the start of an international effort to address maternal and child mortality, millions of lives have been saved globally, a new study shows.
In...
India and Southeast Asia Are Now Officially Polio-Free
Older Americans remember when, in the 1940s and 50's, polio crippled about 35,000 people each year. After Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine, the...
$1.3 million Worth of Art Auctioned for Syrian Refugee Children
An estimated $1.3 million worth of art from more than 130 international artists, mostly from Syria and Lebanon, is being auctioned at below-gallery prices...
Ten Most Generous Celebrities Selected by ‘Why I Give’
Giving is not about riches. Many people, who are wealthy with millions, if not billions, of dollars in bank accounts, use their money for...
Canadian Professor Expanding Nutritional Program to a Quarter-Million Rwandan Children
UNICEF and the government of Rwanda have invited a professor from the University of B.C. to expand a 12-month nutritional pilot study involving 1,100...
Steep Decline in Child Deaths Worldwide Continues in 2011
Countries across the world are continuing to make rapid progress in reducing child deaths, a UNICEF report said this week. According to the 2012...
Vast Aquifer Found in Namibia Could Last for Centuries
A newly discovered water source in Namibia could have a major impact on development in the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa.
Estimates suggest the aquifer...
2 Billion More Get Safe Water to Drink; UN Goal Achieved
The goal of reducing by half the number of people without access to safe drinking water has been achieved well ahead of the 2015...
India Hailed for its First Polio-Free Year
Today marks a milestone in the fight against polio as India celebrates one year since the last recorded case of new polio infection in...