In the developing world, giving birth can be a dangerous affair. Mortality rates are high for expectant mothers, mainly in third world countries, reaching 300,000 deaths each year. While women are
A woman dies every 4 minutes somewhere in the world from complications associated with obstetric hemorrhage, in which a woman bleeds heavily, usually just after giving birth. Dr. Sullen Miller, Director
Last year we told you about the Recycled Orchestra, comprised of a group of children who play instruments that are made out of trash. The children of Cateura, Paraguay live on a landfill, hence they are
A few years ago we introduced SOCCKET, an energy generating soccer ball that can provide light for children in developing nations.”Much more than a normal soccer ball, the SOCCKET is a portable
At five years-old, most kids are joyfully immersed in exploring the world via hands-on play. Swinging across the monkey bars and learning how to cut food with a fork and knife are normal activities most
For the people of Cateura, Paraguay, living amongst piles of trash is a way of life. Their village is built on a landfill, and many spend their days sifting through the trash and sorting it in order to
Very few parents reading this post can imagine sending their child out to play in what could be an active or defunct war zone. But it’s a sad fact that for many children, this nightmare is their
What were you doing when you were 14? I bet you weren’t collaborating with friends on a generator that works by converting urine to hydrogen. Well, that’s exactly what the 14-year-old quartet
Artist, mother and social entrepreneur Rebecca Peragine recently partnered with Future Fortified to raise funds to help families in Kenya with a just-launched print signed, limited edition Global
LEGO Friends teamed up with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation last week to build the world’s largest LEGO lemonade stand to help fight childhood cancer. In conjunction with National Lemonade
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