Kids Play International – Rwanda: using sport to equip young people with the mental strength tools to become champions in life
30 October 2024 – Harnessing sport and the Olympic values to break down stereotypes and promote positive mental health in a country with a pervasive gender gap is the core mission of Kids Play International – Rwanda (KPR), one of 10 projects supported by…
Olympic values education: Celebrating the milestone of 12 million children reached in India
28 October 2024 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) reached a major milestone last week: now in its third year of implementation in India, OVEP has engaged more than 12 million children across the country. To mark the occasion,…
Cayman’s First “Youth Meet Up to Speak Out” Event Sparks Vital Conversations on Mental Health
Felicia McLean – Chief Nursing Officer – Ministry of Health & Wellness; Ms. Emily Kelly – Executive Director – Alex Panton Foundation; Hon. Sabrina Turner MP – Minister for Health & Wellness; Hon. Franz Manderson – Deputy Governor; Mrs. Nellie…
Cayman: CABINET APPROVES THREE SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT BILLS TO SAFEGUARD AND ENHANCE THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND OLDER PERSONS
Grand Cayman, 28 October 2024 — The Ministry of Investment, Innovation, and Social Development (MIISD) is pleased to announce that several amendment bills have been approved by Cabinet. The proposed legislative reforms aim to bolster protections for children, young people,…
NEW ACTION: General Mills, stop ghosting us this Halloween!
Let’s turn Halloween treats into something sweet for everyone. Call on General Mills to reveal its cocoa sourcing! As Halloween creeps closer, it’s time to face the scariest part—what’s lurking in our chocolate supply chains. As we stock up on candy, General…
How the Built Environment Is Damaging Children’s Connection to Nature
By Teresa Coady Author Bio: Teresa Coady is an award-winning architect and Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. She is the founder and former CEO of Bunting Coady Architects, now part of B+H Architects, and former COO of Kasian—two of Canada’s biggest design firms….
Debt bondage, abuse, and zero accountability
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United October 20th, 2024News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Debt bondageIndia’s sugarcane fields: debt bondage, abuse, and zero accountabilityA shocking investigation reveals the exploitation behind sugarcane production in Maharashtra, India, where debt bondage, child…
Cayman: JGHS Alumni to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Gala and Church Service
A momentous occasion is on the horizon as alumni of Cayman High School (CHS), Cayman Islands High School (CIHS), and John Gray High School (JGHS) come together to celebrate their 75th Anniversary. The celebration kicks off with a Gala on…
GENESIS SHINES BRIGHT AT STARS RALLYE TÉLÉVIE
Brussels, Belgium, 15. October 2024: Genesis’ GV60 Magma Concept made an exclusive public appearance over the weekend at Stars Rallye Télévie 2024, in support of the Belgian children’s charity event. During the Rallye, GV60 Magma Concept was expertly navigated along the…
Yes, child marriage is still happening in the U.S.
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United October 13th, 2024News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced marriageU.S. child marriage: one step forward, two steps backThe U.S. government claims to be fighting child marriage, yet a new bill threatens to make…
