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Early childhood language summits build collaboration, community among Native American tribes
Across the United States, less than 2 percent of the 46,000 Native American and Alaskan native children who are enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs speak their tribal languages at home. To preserve and maintain these languages, it is critical to ground young children in their heritage. But, what are the best […]
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Education investment strategies launched in partnership with the Global Impact Investing Network
Education is a critical driver of economic growth and social development, but the challenge of providing effective, equitable and affordable education can be significant in some parts of the world. The emergence of new school models, adoption of new technologies and strengthening of ties with the labor market, however, have the potential to improve the […]
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Safe and dignified burials reduce the spread of Ebola in the DRC
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), violence and mistrust are potent factors in the spread of Ebola virus disease (EVD). One rumor in the district of Nyakasanza alleged that burial teams were harvesting human organs from the bodies of the deceased for illegal trade. To allay fears and dispel misunderstanding, FHI 360’s crisis […]
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Responding to technology disruptions: The Future Workforce Now initiative
Disruptive technologies – such as robotics, big data, artificial intelligence and 3D printing – are creating new and diverse work opportunities worldwide, but they are also threatening traditional jobs in sectors such as manufacturing and health care. In the United States, the Southern Regional Education Board estimates that 18 million adults in the southern and […]
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Online module facilitates use of assistive technology for students with disabilities
In the United States, nearly seven million public school students ages 3–21 receive special education services, but only a small percentage of them use assistive technology (AT) in their classrooms. Students often have a range of abilities and disabilities, and many could benefit from some form of AT. To increase teachers’ understanding of AT and […]
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NCCOR marks a decade of accelerating childhood obesity research
The National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR) recently celebrated its tenth anniversary and released its 2018 annual report, which highlights the significant progress the organization has made in advancing this field. When NCCOR was formed in 2009, childhood obesity rates had been rising steadily in the United States for several decades. This trend led […]
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Fighting the spread of cholera in Yemen
In Yemen, more than 164,000 suspected cases of cholera were reported during the first three months of 2019. Children younger than five comprise nearly one-third of the cases, with more than 1,000 a day being infected in the last few weeks alone. With the rainy season approaching, there is growing urgency to prevent the spread […]
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Photo story: Bringing TB prevention and care into communities
Although global efforts have averted an estimated 54 million tuberculosis (TB) deaths since 2000, TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease. In Mozambique, the burden of TB is high – there are an estimated 163,000 TB cases each year, less than half of which are found, diagnosed and treated. A majority of the country’s population […]
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Giving back to STEM: A young woman uses her experience to encourage others
The demand for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals continues to rise. Between now and 2024, the number of STEM-related jobs could increase by 17 percent, compared with just 12 percent for non-STEM-related jobs. Despite the promising job outlook, however, women have been less likely than men to pursue careers in these fields. Many […]
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Career counselor plays critical role as Moroccan university students seek jobs
There is a saying in Morocco: When you don’t have something, you can’t give it. But, Asmae Mani has a different one: When you feel and experience something, then you can share it with someone who needs it. That philosophy guides her work as a career counselor at the University of Casablanca Career Center, one […]
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