Simple solutions could have saved many of the 5m children under five who died in 2017
Lack of nutrition, clean water and basic health services are still claiming the lives of young children - but the death toll is half of that in the year 2000.
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How children, families and countries can play their way to happiness and success
The importance of play as part of a young child's development is being increasingly recognised as a crucial long-term investment for them and their communities.
Dave’s Great North Run mission to help premature baby research
Since the loss of his son in 2006, the dedicated dad has been tackling the event every year to raise money for the Jennifer Brown Research Fund.
Health clinic in remote Tibet is saving lives of mothers and young children
The Surmang Foundation has brought down the maternal mortality rate after training women in villages about birthing and other vital skills.
Early Childhood Development Week: playing teaches children so many life skills
We're looking at the five vital aspects of nurturing care for the under-fives featured in our #5for5 campaign - today it's the role of play and why it's vital for so many reasons.
Early Childhood Development week: learning helps young ones reach their full potential
We're looking at the five vital aspects of nurturing care for the under-fives featured in our #5for5 campaign - today we focus on how early learning can shape young minds.
Early Childhood Development Week: small health steps could prevent the deaths of millions of babies
We're looking at the five vital aspects of nurturing care for the under-fives featured in our #5for5 campaign - today the spotlight is on health.
Early Childhood Development Week: why nutrition is vital for young children’s bodies and minds
We're looking at the five vital aspects of nurturing care for the under-fives featured in our #5for5 campaign - today the spotlight is on nutrition, why it's important and what's being done on the issue.
How Peru tackled malnutrition and growth crisis among children under five
Stunting among young children has been halved thanks to co-operation and a wide-ranging programme of health checks, funding and education.Â
Mongolian children latest to be hit as air pollution affects health and education
Choking smog is putting the under-fives in particular at serious risk and forcing schools to shut in many major cities.Â