Topic: UNICEF

Senegalese thirsty to learn find an oasis in a simple library

In a nation of 40 percent literacy and great poverty, students read novels in lunch-break installments at this struggling civic institution.

When a spirit of giving arrived on Halloween

As the evening wore on, my son grew more excited to be trick-or-treating for charity.

A Senegalese beggar unmasked

From the legion of Dakar’s street children emerged the unexpected face of Kara – generous, loyal, and a gentleman.

Flooding in India: Why wasn't the government ready?

Three million people have been displaced. Critics call for more help from the Indian Army.

Yemen confronts plight of child brides

Widespread poverty and deep-rooted tradition keep young girls at risk for early marriage.

Abolitionists take on slavery – online

Changemakers.net hosts global competition for innovative solutions to human trafficking.

In Kenya, two protagonists and the conciliators

In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was violently ripping itself apart. How was it saved? In Part 3 of a four-part special report, the key players tell what happened.

Kenya's students vent frustration by attacking schools

Observers say students are reacting to outbreaks of violence that followed last year's controversial presidential elections.

Egypt's child protection law sparks controversy

Islamist opponents from the Muslim Brotherhood argue that the law imposes foreign values on Egyptians.

In Jordan, aid for Iraqi refugees is often redirected

Millions in aid money intended to help war refugees is also helping improve Jordan's beleaguered infrastructure.

Burma (Myanmar) boots medics, citing no need

Authorities have ordered Asian doctors in the cyclone-hit south home. The urgent need is for volunteers who bring basic care to far-flung villages, some aid workers say.

In Burma (Myanmar), how many cyclone orphans?

Aid groups are trying to curb child labor and reconnect families – without the help of surnames.

Burmese forced from relief camps

Cyclone refugees are being evicted from shelters, according to Amnesty International. Analysts say the regime is dispersing those who might foment opposition.

Opinion: Victory soon in Colombia?

The rebel group FARC has suffered major setbacks.

After China's quake, disarray for kids

Authorities are still tallying how many children survived or were orphaned.

In Egypt, 'dramatic' push for women's voices

At Cairo's elite American University, the Bussy Project addresses thornier issues confronting women across the Muslim world.

Aid efforts begin to gather momentum in Burma (Myanmar)

More workers are being allow in, but some who have been in cyclone-affected areas say bureaucracy is impeding access to victims.

Saving the children

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Google Earth maps become venue for helping world

Socially minded outfits use the company's globe-mapping software to illustrate plights of refugees, others in need.

Opinion: Fight violence with nonviolence

Unarmed civilian peacekeepers are saving lives today.

Tajikistan weather crisis could worsen, aid workers warn

A quarter of a million citizens need immediate food assistance after a record-cold winter left most of the Central Asian country without electricity.

In Cairo, hordes of street kids, but no longer ignored

The Egyptian government and nonprofit groups are stepping up efforts to help street children.

In Mexico City, a drive for proper ID

Silvia Bazua helps indigenous families get the papers they need for children to access school and services.

Oprah's academy: Why educating girls pays off more