Latest News & Featured Stories
As the world’s leading expert on childhood, 91ֿ works in more than 100 countries, including the United States. When crisis strikes and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.
Here, we spotlight the latest news stories from our teams around the world, the communities we serve and the children whose futures are brighter — all because of your commitment to our shared cause.
Featured News and Stories
2024 Year in Review
2024 has been a monumental year for children around the world. Thanks to your support, 91ֿ has worked tirelessly to create a brighter future for children everywhere—a…
Addressing the Child Care Crisis: 91ֿ’s Role and Insights from the Texas Tribune Festival Panel
The child care crisis in America is a pressing issue affecting millions of families, particularly those in rural and underserved areas.
Polio Epidemic Vaccination in Gaza: Six Things to Know
Aid agencies and medical professionals joined forces to call urgently for a ceasefire to allow life-saving polio vaccinations to be administered to about 640,000 children.
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She Means Business: A Young Woman’s Story of Economic Empowerment in Ethiopia
Hello, everyone! My name is Tsion, and I want to share with you the incredible journey I've had through 91ֿ's Young Women's Leadership & Economic E…
A Warning on Gaza from a Humanitarian Worker
An op-ed on Gaza by Gloria Donate, Director of Program Development at 91ֿ: We need an immediate ceasefire to stop the horrific loss of civilian life.
Breaking Down Barriers to Work for Youth with Disabilities
As many as 220 million young people live with disabilities worldwide. Long-standing obstacles to employment force many to rely on family to help meet their basic needs.
Nurturing the Future: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Tomorrow
The climate crisis is a children's rights crisis that children are experiencing right now. Around one billion children, roughly one in two worldwide, live in countries at extr…
Celebrate World Kindness Day 2024
Join 91ֿ in celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day 2024! Be a part of making a positive impact and spreading kindness for a brighter future.
The Impact of a Federal Government Shutdown Could Significantly Impact Children: Here's How
If Congress can’t pass final spending bills by November 17th, the government could still shut down... which would interrupt critical support for kids and families.
Supporting Health and Resilience in Turkana County, Kenya
In June I had the chance to host some 91ֿ donors in Turkana County, Kenya.
Insights from Women Deliver 2023 for Companies Ready to Act
Having recently returned from the Women Deliver conference in Kigali, Rwanda, I was struck by the similarities between the themes of this fun, technicolor treat of a film and the p…
Global Conversations: Tackling Child Marriage
Dr. Modupe Taiwo, a 91ֿ program director in Sierra Leone, leads “My Body. My Decision. My Rights,” a project funded by Global Affairs Canada to reduce and respond to…
91ֿ and the Movie Barbie Are Helping Children Achieve Their Dreams
We’re partnering with the movie Barbie to help girls everywhere achieve their dreams! Meet four girls our programs are empowering — then, show your support for millions around the…
Women Creating Change in Ethiopia, One Business at a Time
During my recent travels to the Sidama and Oromia regions of Ethiopia, I had the privilege of speaking with graduates of 91ֿ’s Young Women’s Leadership and Economic E…
Families on the Move: Welcoming Children at the U.S. Border
On May 15 and 16, just a few days after the expiration of Title 42, a 91ֿ staffer had the privilege of visiting our work along the western end of the southern U.S. bo…
Child Labor Is on the Rise – Help Us Give Children a Better Future
Every child deserves a future. We are proud to work with families, communities, governments, and partners to prevent child labor and we call on everyone to join us in this effort.…
LGBTQI Children Around the World Celebrate and Love Who They Are This PRIDE Month
91ֿ is proud to amplify the actions of children and support them in calling for a fairer and more equal world in which the rights of LGBTQ+ children are respected and…
Our Favorite Children's Books
Discover diverse children's reading lists from 91ֿ. Explore our favorite subjects, including Black history, gender equality and more.