World Breastfeeding Week begins each year on the 1st August and runs right through until the 7th.
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Straight talking educates teens about early parenthood
Teenage mothers and young fathers deliver courses in secondary schools to enable pupils to relate to the complex issues of teenage pregnancy.
Dedicated young saudi architects create a ‘cycle of giving’
The project began as a way for a group of young volunteers to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by dedicating their time to serving iftar (breakfast) for fasters in need of a good meal.
This app helps deaf parents hear their baby cry
For many new parents, listening to their baby cry is a stressful occurrence. For others, it’s a rare blessing, and for deaf parents, hearing an infant’s vocalizations isn’t something they’re able to take for granted, it’s a rare occurrence.
World Blood Donor Day
Every year, on 14 June, the world celebrate to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors.
World Oceans Day
Since 2009 we celebrate World Oceans Day to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life.
Public breastfeeding is now legal in all 50 US states
Following new legislation passed in Idaho and Utah, breastfeeding your baby anywhere is protected by law.
The 2020 Olympics will be 100% powered by renewable energy
As Japan has made huge strides to overcome a pollution crisis, the host country wants to spread their green efforts on a global stage.
US and Japan refuse to sign G7 pact against plastic pollution
The G7 Ocean Plastics Charter was signed by representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Britain, and the European Union, all of whom vowed to join the global fight against plastic waste.
France will soon ban stores from throwing out unsold clothing
700,000 tons of clothes are thrown away each year in France.
7 health benefits of living with pets
Apart from being the cuddliest members of our family, pets are all kinds of good for us.
Nelson Mandela International Day
In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
This teacher bought a bus to keep his students in school
Instead of letting his students trek three kilometers through the forest, this Indian teacher raised money to buy a bus and drive them to and from school every day.