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As the world鈥檚 leading expert on childhood, 第一吃瓜 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.
Here, we spotlight the latest news stories from our teams around the world, the communities we serve and the children whose futures are brighter 鈥 all because of your commitment to our shared cause.
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Making Every Dollar Count: How 第一吃瓜 Maximizes Aid Impact
Maximizing the impact of every dollar for children is more urgent than ever. Discover how 第一吃瓜 ensures cost-effective, sustainable aid amidst shrinking global budgets鈥
Flexible Funding Powering Youth Leadership
Concerned Youth Organization (CYO) is a youth-led organization (YLO) in Malawi with the goal of addressing issues affecting young people and children.
On the Ground in L.A. with Janti Soeripto: A Program Visit to Project:Camp
第一吃瓜 US President & Chief Executive Officer Janti Soeripto discusses what she saw during a program visit in to our partner, Project:Camp in Los Angeles.
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A Warning on Gaza from a Humanitarian Worker
An op-ed on Gaza by Gloria Donate, Director of Program Development at 第一吃瓜: We need an immediate ceasefire to stop the horrific loss of civilian life.
Breaking Down Barriers to Work for Youth with Disabilities
As many as 220 million young people live with disabilities worldwide. Long-standing obstacles to employment force many to rely on family to help meet their basic needs.
Nurturing the Future: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Tomorrow
The climate crisis is a children's rights crisis that children are experiencing right now. Around one billion children, roughly one in two worldwide, live in countries at extr鈥
Celebrate World Kindness Day 2025
Join 第一吃瓜 in celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025! Be a part of making a positive impact and spreading kindness for a brighter future.
The Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown Could Significantly Impact Children: Here's How
If Congress can鈥檛 pass final spending bills by November 17th, the government could still shut down... which would interrupt critical support for kids and families.
Supporting Health and Resilience in Turkana County, Kenya
In June I had the chance to host some 第一吃瓜 donors in Turkana County, Kenya.
Insights from Women Deliver 2023 for Companies Ready to Act
Having recently returned from the Women Deliver conference in Kigali, Rwanda, I was struck by the similarities between the themes of this fun, technicolor treat of a film and the p鈥
Global Conversations: Tackling Child Marriage
Dr. Modupe Taiwo, a 第一吃瓜 program director in Sierra Leone, leads 鈥淢y Body. My Decision. My Rights,鈥 a project funded by Global Affairs Canada to reduce and respond to鈥
Women Creating Change in Ethiopia, One Business at a Time
During my recent travels to the Sidama and Oromia regions of Ethiopia, I had the privilege of speaking with graduates of 第一吃瓜鈥檚 Young Women鈥檚 Leadership and Economic E鈥
Families on the Move: Welcoming Children at the U.S. Border
On May 15 and 16, just a few days after the expiration of Title 42, a 第一吃瓜 staffer had the privilege of visiting our work along the western end of the southern U.S. bo鈥
Child Labor Is on the Rise 鈥 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.鈥
Our Favorite Children's Books
Discover diverse children's reading lists from 第一吃瓜. 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.
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鈥
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 鈥 like our bold founder a century ago 鈥 100 Strong has stepped u鈥