Child hunger facts: Impact on children
Summary/TL;DR Child hunger, a chronic state of food insecurity among children, severely impacts their health and development, as it ensures they lack consistent access to nutritious food. Globally,…
International Day of Volunteering: How you can make a difference
Summary/TL;DR International Day of Volunteering emphasizes the power of individual actions in creating meaningful change, particularly for children in underserved communities. At CRY America,…
Social and Emotional Learning: Meaning & Importance for Children’s Growth and Development
Summary/TL;DR Every child deserves to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, with social and emotional learning (SEL) playing a vital role. SEL equips children with skills to understand and…
Understanding Child Wasting Malnutrition: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Summary/TL;DR on Wasting Malnutrition Wasting differs from other malnutrition types, such as stunting (chronic low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age). Wasting is an acute emergency…
The Importance of Early Childhood Care and Education
The initial years of a child’s life are the basis and foundation of a whole life of learning, health, and success. Between birth and age eight, children undergo a rapid brain development that defines…
