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A children's vocabulary book published in 1985 rocketed to Amazon's bestseller list overnight after a viral TikTok video. The unexpected success finally rewarded authors Elissa Guralnick and Paul Levitt four decades after they first published Weighty Words.
First Lady Melania Trump announced that eight more Ukrainian children have returned home to their families, marking the third successful reunification she's helped coordinate between Russia and Ukraine. Since October, 23 displaced children have been reunited with loved ones through her diplomatic efforts.
South Korean actor Han Ji-min donated 50 million won (approximately $37,000) to help children facing hunger and poverty worldwide. She's been showing up for street fundraisers every Children's Day since 2007.
Ghana's Publishers Association has inaugurated a new leadership team with an ambitious goal: transform the nation into West Africa's publishing powerhouse within six years. The vision promises books that reflect African culture while supporting education and innovation across the continent.
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Archaeologists in east London discovered a trove of 500-year-old children's artifacts, including a reusable slate still covered in Victorian-era scribbles and colorful marbles lost during playtime. The finds offer a rare window into the lives of impoverished children who attended a free school established in 1536.
Three sisters turned their love of childhood reading into a foundation that's teaching 8,000 children across India that books mean joy, not pressure. In classrooms that once had no libraries, children now beg for story time.
A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.
Video game companies Smilegate and NX3GAMES are celebrating Family Month by donating to children's care facilities in South Korea and hosting employee volunteer events. The gaming industry is increasingly using its success to support vulnerable kids.
Shoppers at The Entertainer toy stores have donated £4 million to four children's hospitals simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest pound. The 15-year partnership shows how spare change can transform lives for seriously ill children across the UK.
Shirley Horn, taken from her family at age five, worked with an Anishinaabe author to create a children's book blending truth and hope. The illustrated story preserves history while showing the resilience of children who survived Canada's residential school system.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
Jon Thurston, fresh from winning Paralympic gold in wheelchair curling, will inspire families at Five Counties Children's Centre's 50th anniversary celebration. The Dunsford athlete's story of resilience comes full circle as he addresses an organization that has supported thousands of children over five decades.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
Despite years of conflict, Sudan's health workers are racing to vaccinate 4.3 million children against polio across seven states in a nationwide campaign that proves lifesaving care can reach even the hardest-hit communities. The three-day effort targets children who've missed routine vaccines since fighting began in 2023.
A new UNESCO report celebrates Morocco's dramatic success in getting more children into classrooms, marking a major education milestone for the North African nation. The progress represents years of targeted reforms to ensure every child has access to learning.
Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington can now offer a groundbreaking one-time gene therapy that could give children with sickle cell disease a chance at a transformed life. The FDA-approved treatment addresses the root genetic cause of the disease that affects 100,000 Americans and shortens life expectancy by more than 20 years.
Sarah Mensah turned her birthday into a day of giving, delivering gifts and support to vulnerable children through her SM Cares Foundation. Her dedication shows how one person's commitment can bring hope to those who need it most.
When a Houston credit union hit $2.9 billion in assets, employees chose how to celebrate: by voting to give $228,500 to two local charities helping grieving families and vulnerable children. The donation will directly support thousands of Houston kids through free grief counseling and emergency assistance.
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
A charitable trust in Chennai has saved over 1,300 children with heart conditions who couldn't afford treatment. Eighty of them reunited Saturday to celebrate their second chance at life.
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