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Volunteers in Vigo County, Indiana are stepping up their training to better advocate for foster children navigating the court system. Some advocates are former foster kids themselves, bringing personal insight to their mission.
Boston CASA is recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children in court, no special skills required. One retired IT worker has already changed eight young lives through simple acts like trampoline parks and apple picking.
A Michigan community is turning fashion into support for children navigating the court system. The upcoming fundraiser will train volunteers who speak up for abused and neglected kids.
Forty children from across Malawi sat down with government officials to demand more funding for schools and food security in their country's upcoming national budget. Their voices are now shaping how millions of dollars will be spent on the next generation.
A nonprofit that gives abused and neglected children a voice in court can only serve half the kids who need help. Now they're opening their doors to train anyone willing to spend 30 hours learning how to change a child's life.
Three leaders will receive honorary doctorates at Tai Solarin University's 17th convocation for their work in education, governance, and social development. First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu will be recognized for championing children's education and healthcare across Nigeria.