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India Program Cuts Child Malnutrition in 800 Villages
Acts of KindnessApr 20

India Program Cuts Child Malnutrition in 800 Villages

In rural India, where three out of four children suffer from anemia, a two-year health program is proving that training local workers can transform maternal and child nutrition. The initiative reaches 800 villages by strengthening what already exists.

YourStory India3 min read
Officials Stop Child Marriage in India, Counsel Family
Acts of KindnessMay 5

Officials Stop Child Marriage in India, Counsel Family

Women and child welfare officials in India prevented a 17-year-old girl from being forced into marriage, turning what could have been a stolen childhood into a protected future. The intervention shows how local authorities are actively fighting child marriage at the community level.

The Hindu2 min read
Train Station Hero Saves Child From Moving Train in India
Community HeroesJan 20

Train Station Hero Saves Child From Moving Train in India

A railway worker in India pulled off a split-second rescue when a passenger carrying a child slipped while boarding a moving train. The January 18 save in Prayagraj shows how quick thinking can mean the difference between tragedy and triumph.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
China Commits $3M to Boost Child Nutrition in Liberia
Planet WinsJun 4

China Commits $3M to Boost Child Nutrition in Liberia

A new partnership between China and Liberia will invest $3 million in improving nutrition for children during their most critical first 1,000 days of life. The funding comes alongside agricultural equipment and expanded diplomatic ties that promise to strengthen both nations.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Indian City Unites to End Child Labor on World Day
Acts of KindnessJun 12

Indian City Unites to End Child Labor on World Day

A powerful coalition of government agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders gathered in India to tackle child labor with a clear message: every child deserves books, not tools. The city-wide awareness campaign marks a growing movement to protect vulnerable children and ensure their right to education.

The Hindu2 min read
India's High-Protein Rice Fights Hidden Hunger
SolutionsMar 12

India's High-Protein Rice Fights Hidden Hunger

Farmers across India are growing CR Dhan 310, the country's first high-protein biofortified rice variety that delivers over 10% protein content to fight malnutrition through everyday meals. From Odisha's hills to Uttar Pradesh's plains, this quiet agricultural revolution is turning humble bowls of rice into powerful nutrition.

The Better India3 min read
Indian Court Puts Child First in Mom's Custody Fight
Acts of KindnessApr 9

Indian Court Puts Child First in Mom's Custody Fight

When a mother's plea to see her toddler was dismissed on a technicality, India's Allahabad High Court stepped in with a powerful message: a child's wellbeing trumps legal red tape. The court gave her a new chance to fight for custody of her 20-month-old son.

Indian Express2 min read
Court Keeps 12-Year-Old With Mom in India
Acts of KindnessApr 29

Court Keeps 12-Year-Old With Mom in India

A Mumbai court ruled that a 12-year-old U.S. citizen will stay with his mother in India instead of returning to his father in the UK, prioritizing the child's emotional wellbeing. The judges decided keeping the boy with his mom was in his best interest after meeting him personally.

Indian Express2 min read
Child Psychologist: Screen "Detox" Isn't the Solution
Health & WellnessFeb 6

Child Psychologist: Screen "Detox" Isn't the Solution

A leading child psychologist in India says parents should stop counting screen hours and start watching how devices affect their kids' sleep, play, and emotions. Her advice could help millions of families avoid power struggles while building healthier tech habits.

The Better India3 min read
Nigeria Launches Plan to End Child Malnutrition by 2035
Health & WellnessApr 29

Nigeria Launches Plan to End Child Malnutrition by 2035

Nigeria just approved a nationwide nutrition policy aimed at ending child malnutrition across all 774 local government areas by 2035. The initiative promises coordinated action from federal to local levels, with states required to launch their own nutrition councils within three months.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Deutsche Bank Partnership Feeds 100 Million Kids in India
SolutionsJan 24

Deutsche Bank Partnership Feeds 100 Million Kids in India

A banking giant and nonprofit just hit an incredible milestone that's keeping millions of Indian students fed and focused on learning. One hundred million meals later, they're proving that no child should choose between hunger and homework.

Google News - Education Milestone3 min read
100+ Indian Students Lead Movement Against Child Marriage
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

100+ Indian Students Lead Movement Against Child Marriage

Over 100 young people in India's Krishna district are taking charge through student-led councils called Bala Panchayats, tackling child marriage, abuse, and school dropout rates in their own villages. These youth advocates are creating real change by identifying problems and working directly with government officials to protect children's rights.

The Hindu2 min read
Abandoned at 2, He Now Saves 2.7M Girls From Child Marriage
Community HeroesJun 18

Abandoned at 2, He Now Saves 2.7M Girls From Child Marriage

Devendra Kumar was left in a Delhi slum with his infant sister at age 2. Today, his Ladli Foundation has reached 2.7 million lives by preventing child marriages and bringing education to India's most vulnerable girls.

The Better India2 min read
Nigeria Invests $269K to Fight Child Malnutrition
Health & WellnessMay 7

Nigeria Invests $269K to Fight Child Malnutrition

Enugu State committed nearly half a million dollars to child nutrition programs in 2025, focusing on the critical first 1,000 days of life. The investment includes essential supplements, deworming programs, and maternal health initiatives that could transform outcomes for thousands of vulnerable children.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Ghana Tackles Child Malnutrition by Including Fathers
SolutionsMay 20

Ghana Tackles Child Malnutrition by Including Fathers

Health workers in Ghana are solving a nutrition crisis by bringing fathers into child feeding programs. The shift is already helping families save malnourished children who weren't improving under mother-only approaches.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
West Africa Summit Tackles Child Nutrition Crisis in May
SolutionsMay 5

West Africa Summit Tackles Child Nutrition Crisis in May

The World Bank and Togo are hosting a landmark conference in Lomé this May to accelerate solutions for the 33% of children in West and Central Africa still suffering from stunting. Twenty countries are coming together to turn the tide on malnutrition that's robbing millions of kids of healthy futures.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Nigeria Launches 10-Year Plan to End Child Malnutrition
Health & WellnessApr 29

Nigeria Launches 10-Year Plan to End Child Malnutrition

Nigeria just adopted a sweeping new nutrition policy aimed at reaching every child in all 774 local government areas by 2035. With 32% of children currently stunted and two million suffering severe malnutrition, the plan brings together government, private partners, and local communities to transform young lives.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
India's Akshaya Patra Serves 5 Billion School Meals
SolutionsMar 17

India's Akshaya Patra Serves 5 Billion School Meals

A foundation feeding hungry students across India just reached an incredible milestone: five billion nutritious meals served in 25 years. President Droupadi Murmu celebrated the achievement, calling it proof that when communities work together, children thrive.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
Cash Payments Help Babies Born Healthier in India
SolutionsJun 4

Cash Payments Help Babies Born Healthier in India

A program in India that gave pregnant families cash, nutrition advice, and home visits helped babies be born at healthier weights. Nearly 100,000 families saw real results from this simple support system.

Nature News2 min read
South Africa Empowers 135K Parents to End Child Stunting
SolutionsMar 5

South Africa Empowers 135K Parents to End Child Stunting

A national program in South Africa has equipped 135,000 parents with tools to prevent child malnutrition, turning a presidential promise into grassroots action. The initiative focuses on the critical first 1,000 days of life that shape a child's future.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read

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