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“I ask you to think about orphan children not as a burden but as a great opportunity.

Their education and wellbeing is an investment in our future.”

– Angelina Jolie, Honorary Chairperson of GAC

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Gates and Clinton Lobby Congress for Aid Money

March 10, 2010: The world's two most famous Bills (Clinton and Gates) lobbied the US Congress today for more money to combat poverty and disease in countries worldwide.

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GAC joins partners to celebrate World Read Aloud Day

March 3, 2010: Reading aloud to young children is a building block to their future success. Today, GAC spread the word about the importance of reading aloud and early childhood development with partners LitWorld and FreeBalance. Read more about GAC joins partners to celebrate World Read Aloud Day

HuffingtonPost: Please Spread Viral Pneumonia (Videos, that is)

February 24, 2010: Words are great, photos are better, but video is the ultimate for informing and entertaining at the same time. And while there are millions of cases of viral pneumonia every year, there are far too few pneumonia videos that "go viral" on the Internet. View a variety of videos, courtesy of Dr. Orin Levine.

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IPS HEALTH:  Addressing Preterm Births Crucial to Anti-Poverty Goals

February 23, 2010: Reducing the annual 13 million preterm births and 3.2 million stillbirths should be a global public health priority, says a report released Monday which asserts that significant reductions in these numbers could be achieved by improving access to low-cost interventions in both low and high-income countries. Read more about IPS HEALTH:  Addressing Preterm Births Crucial to Anti-Poverty Goals

Poor governance jeopardises primary education in Africa

February 23, 2010: Poor governance and management are jeopardising efforts to provide quality basic education in seven African countries according to a new report published today by Transparency International (TI).

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Shakira, World Bank Launch US$300 Million Early Childhood Initiative

February 22, 2010: The "Early Childhood Initiative: An investment for life" seeks to focus cost-effective policies and resources in the region, while mobilizing public support to improve opportunities for its young citizens and thereby help overcome deep inequalities, said Zoellick during a signing ceremony of the partnership agreement between Shakira's ALAS Foundation, Columbia University's Earth Institute and the World Bank, held at the Bank's Washington D.C. headquarters.

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PRLOG: SOS Children’s Villages and World Orphan Week 2010

February 11, 2010: World Orphan Week, taking place February 8-14, comes at a particularly poignant time in 2010. Thousands of Haitian children wander the streets of Port-au-Prince, hungry and homeless. Read more about PRLOG: SOS Children’s Villages and World Orphan Week 2010

GAC opposes bill that threatens programs in Haiti and worldwide that support kids

February 5, 2010: Learn more about why GAC objects to legislation that puts the future of programs that support kids in jeopardy. Read more about GAC opposes bill that threatens programs in Haiti and worldwide that support kids

GAC statement on protecting children in Haiti

February 2, 2010: Global Action for Children has been closely monitoring the situation in Haiti and is very concerned about the welfare of the Haitian population and especially Haiti's children. GAC supports international adoption for kids already in the process, but we caution against hopping over safeguards that are put in place to protect kids in crisis. Read more about GAC statement on protecting children in Haiti

IPS: U.S.: Obama Calls for More Development, Counterinsurgency Aid

February 1, 2010: U.S. President Barack Obama Monday called on Congress to approve major increases over the coming months in global health, development, and counterinsurgency assistance as part of a record 3.8-trillion-dollar 2011 federal budget. Read more about IPS: U.S.: Obama Calls for More Development, Counterinsurgency Aid

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