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As the world’s leading expert on childhood, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ works in more than 100 countries, including the United States. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.Â
Here, we spotlight the latest news stories from our teams around the world, the communities we serve and the children whose futures are brighter — all because of your commitment to our shared cause.
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3 Reasons Why Your Vote Matters! Check Your Voter Registration Status
Together, we can elect leaders who will put kids’ futures first. Making sure you’re registered and have a plan to vote are critical first steps.
Polio Vaccination in Gaza: Four Things to Know
Aid agencies and medical professionals joined forces to call urgently for a ceasefire to allow life-saving polio vaccinations to be administered to about 640,000 children.
MPOX: Five Ways Children are More at Risk
Children are particularly vulnerable to the new strain of the deadly mpox virus that is spreading globally after being declared a public health emergency of international concern b…
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Child Labor Is on the Rise – Help Us Give Children a Better Future
Every child deserves a future. We are proud to work with families, communities, governments, and partners to prevent child labor and we call on everyone to join us in this effort.…
Our Favorite Children's Books
Discover diverse children's reading lists from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Explore our favorite subjects, including Black history, gender equality and more.
Reflections from Colombia
As I reflect on the people I recently met and the communities I was privileged to visit in Colombia with four of our committed donors.
Solving the Health Equity Challenge? No One Can Do It Alone.
All children deserve a healthy start in life, yet lifesaving healthcare still isn’t reaching those most in need.
Why Children Need Protection in a Digital World
Children are entering the digital environment at a pace like we have never seen before. As a result, organizations like ours are rapidly evolving our approaches to make better use…
Through the Ages, Women Make Things Happen
Now more than ever, the world needs the collective power of women to spur transformative change. Inspired and ready – like our bold founder a century ago – 100 Strong has stepped u…
Children's Books that Celebrate Ramadan and Muslim Culture
These children's books, hand-picked by our staff, celebrate both Ramadan and Muslim culture — and make for excellent reads all year long!
Pakistan Floods Six Months On
The battle of last summer may be over, but the war from the devastating 2022 flooding is still on-going.
After Devastating Earthquakes, Syrian Children Need Our Help to Piece Their Lives Back Together
After the earthquakes that struck both Türkiye and Syria on February 6 and killed over 50,000 people, millions of people are trying to piece their lives back together once again.
5 Reasons to Read to Babies and Toddlers Every Day
Our experts explain why it's crucial that caregivers read to babies and toddlers every day. Learn why and how to develop at-home habits that support reading at home.
The Top 5 Trends Driving Humanitarian Need in 2023
Sadly, these 5 global trends that are driving the greatest humanitarian needs for children in 2023—conflict, climate, critical funding gaps—are all quite familiar.
A teacher in Afghanistan shares what the ban on female aid workers means for woman and girls
Without our female staff, organizations like 91¶ÌÊÓƵ cannot safely and effectively operate in Afghanistan. That’s because women and girls in our communities can only inte…
A Guide to Help Bring Disability Inclusion to Your Home and Community.
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, we’re sharing this guide to help you bring disability inclusion to your home and community.
Children on the Brink: The Global Hunger Crisis
Greg Ramm, Head of the Department of Humanitarian Response at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, recently traveled to Burkina Faso. "I have seen centers like these before but it’s always shoc…
2022 Year in Review
2022 has been a big year for children globally. With your help, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ is working to build a a better future for children across the world - a future they deserve.