WHO gives the go-ahead for the first malaria vaccine in Africa
In a historic move, children across the African diaspora are set to be vaccinated against the deadly mosquito-borne disease, potentially saving tens of thousands of lives every year.
Congo’s free primary education results in falling numbers of child miners
Since introducing free early-years education in 2019, the number of children enrolled in some school districts has risen by 75% – with many of these former child miners.
From what was originally a non-starter, federal paid parental leave could soon become national policy, as more fathers are adopting it and advocating for it.
‘I Don’t Want to Hit My Children. I Don’t Want to Hit Anybody.’
In order to change the mindset of abusers, Respect Phoneline in the UK gives anonymous callers, usually men, a way to seek help for their violent behaviours, rather than measures taken only to support the victims of such behaviours.
Schoolchildren in Illinois will be able to take 5 mental health days off school
Under a new bill, students who require a break from school for mental health reasons will not need to provide a doctor’s note, nor will they be asked to make up any work that was missed.
“Nature-friendly schools” are helping the UK’s wildlife-deprived children
The scheme runs as a partnership between several wildlife charities and inner city schools, aiming to make school grounds greener and more animal-friendly.
Free computer game Apart of Me has been designed to help young people deal with grief, whilst Mind Light helps children cope with anxiety – and therapists have started recommending both.
Doctors are using virtual reality worlds to make difficult procedures easier
Children undergoing unpleasant or uncomfortable procedures at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles can choose to be surrounded by animals and adventurous landscapes rather than medical personnel.
Pianos for People provide instruments and music education to St. Louis children
The non-profit organisation aims to eliminate the financial barriers to music education by providing donated pianos and free lessons to children of low-income families.
