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STRENGTHENING LITERACY AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS EQUALITY

In Mozambique, only 4% of children in third grade read at a grade-appropriate level. But in Namaacha, where this Reading Club operates, things are changing. After school, Reading Club Instructors use games and play-based activities to help children strengthen their understanding of core literacy concepts and practice their reading skills.

PLAY YOUR PART - DONATIONS DOUBLED BEFORE 13 DECEMBER

As conflicts rage and climate change worsens, the places where children should feel safe to play and learn are disappearing. Children are resilient, but they need our help. In crises, education is often the first service to stop and the last to resume. Psychosocial support is often overlooked. Even if it is offered, it may not speak to children in their language – play.

IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES

In Uganda, many adolescents and young people find it difficult to access sexual and reproductive health care, information, and services. The Sexual Health and Reproductive Education (SHARE) project is ensuring young people can access the skills and knowledge they need to advocate for their health-related rights and promote gender equity within their personal lives and communities.

Making Menstrual Pads Makes Way for Girls’ Education

Jacqueline used to skip school during her period because she didn’t have access to menstrual pads. She felt unfocused and afraid of what was happening to her body. That all changed after joining a WASH Club that breaks down period stigma and provides girls and young women with access to health education and menstrual pads. Jacquline has the information and products she needs to keep learning and fully participating during menstruation.

PLAY'S POWERFUL IMPACT ON PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING

Climate-related disasters, conflict, and forced displacement put a heavy emotional burden on children and their families. These stressors can inhibit brain development and a child’s ability to learn — limiting their future. But we know what to do.

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH PLAY AND SPORT

Give Children A Sporting Chance

Through a donation of £10, your support could supply sports kits that help children transcend boundaries and build confidence through sport. Sport kits can include essential outdoor play equipment and materials, such as balls, hula hoops, mats, sports jerseys, footballs, basketballs, cones, whistles, and volleyballs.

OPINION: WHY WE SHOULD TAKE PLAY SERIOUSLY