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Boys in Madagascar sit smiling at a school desk.

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Nkosi climate change journey to COP25

In Zimbabwe, Nkosinathi has amplified the call for government to look at environmental issues and climate change in particular with a keen eye.

Gideon, the ‘Ebola Doctor’

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Meet Gideon, the ‘Ebola Doctor’ of Uganda

“Every time I pass by a place, people point at me and say, Ebola Doctor.”

Dr. Denis Nansera, a paediatrician, examines Kansiime Ruth, 25, and her daughters aged 1 and 4 years, at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara District, Western Region, Uganda

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Treating HIV-positive children with speed and skill

How innovations in rapid testing and child-friendly medicines are saving lives in Uganda

Mother and child

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“We could not rest until we found her family.”

After 15 years, Rwandan social workforce reunites Kariza with her mother.

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Celebrating #WorldChildrensDay and 30 years of the CRC

Check out this animation to learn more about some of the most important rights children have.

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Eritrea celebrates World Children’s Day

Memorable programmes by and for children

Classroom of children

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Devices improve learning for children with disabilities

In Uganda, assistive devices are improving scores and helping teachers.

A child receives an oral vaccine

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Immunizing every child

Cold chains play key role in delivering vaccines across Somalia

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