Following the Grinch letters from Santa, I wanted to find some of the good stories and letters to Santa, and I know there is more good than bad out there. Here is one letter I came across that was quite heartwarming and heartbraking;
Following the Grinch letters from Santa, I wanted to find some of the good stories and letters to Santa, and I know there is more good than bad out there. Here is one letter I came across that was quite heartwarming and heartbraking;
Millions of children send letters of hope and joy to Santa every year, and every year they sit in joyful anticipation of getting a response from the big guy in the red suit himself. This year Canadian children got a shock as Santa's letters came from the North Pole and where less than joyful…they where […]
Shortage of electricity plagues many countries, especially in the developing world. However the efforts being made to electrify the continent of Africa fall considerably short of the need. Most would stand in awe at this immense task and wait in anticipation for something to be done. However that was not what one young man […]
The effect of the Taliban, and extremism is being heavily felt in the …..region of Pakistan, and concern for girls is gowning. It is clear that the 'talibanisation’ of all the children is in effect, school attendence rates are low for both boys and girls, however girls are substantially lower than that of their male […]
Please find some of the past few weeks news headlines and summaries, related to children: TACKLING TEENAGE PREGNANCY: UK Women to Get Pill without Prescription – The UK has the highest teen pregnancy rate in Western Europe, and a steadily rising abortion rate, and the government is looking at a new scheme which will allow […]
Imagine you are a 15 year old girl, and suddenly you find your self surrounded by 34 men, and for 26 days all of them treat you as a an object. You spend your days in fear of rape and beatings, you scream and cry but it makes no difference at all. Soon you begin […]
Taken from RFK's, "Day of Affirmation" address at the University of Capetown, South Africa on 6 June 6, 1966, reading this always reminds me that their really is power in one. Just think of all those who have walked the path of action, and what they have managed to accomplish as an individual; Mother Teresa, […]
The poor southern African country of Malawi, is finally working to take a deeper look into the scale of child trafficking within its borders. Earlier this fall many, including over 200 school children, took to the streets to demand better protection for the countries children, and demand an end to child abuse. "How is Malawi […]
In a press release issued on December 7, 2006 UNICEF, One Laptop per Child (OLPC) and Google announced the launch of "Our Stories", a joint initiative to preserve and share the histories and identities of cultures around the world. Children are asked to record stories, of family, friends, or tell their own story. By sharing […]
Today is the 60th birthday of the International Declaration of Human Rights, which was ratified by the United Nations in 1948. The International Declaration of Human Rights was established by the General Assembly with the view that human rights that should be guaranteed to all people. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is also the […]
“Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace” (Universal Declaration of […]
According to the United Nations, Africa is the worst place to live, when looking at their table ranking of countries on human development, publish on 27 November. While Sierra Leone was last on the list, it was not the lone African representative at the bottom of the table, as all the bottom 22 countries on […]
I am often asked, “Where do you get you passion?” or “Why do you have so much passion…?”. So I though I would take a brief moment to answer the question they best I can, but I must admit it's not something I haven't thought about too much, for me this is just the way […]
Dream big sweet child, Reach for the stars and beyond. Nothing is out of your reach! Children must be given room to dream, and freedom to express their dreams. Teach your children that no dream is ever too big or too small, that they can achieve anything if they truly put their […]
As you Celebrate the Festival of Lights remember to give thanks for the children in your life, and prayer for those who are alone this holiday season. Nes Gadol Haya Sham (“A great miracle happened there”)