Global Action for Children

“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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What is happening in communities around the world for children without families?

February 25, 2010: We have a Q&A session with Heather Paul, CEO of SOS Children's Villages, a GAC partner and fellow grant recipient of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. We find out how children are doing in Haiti, how SOS is caring for orphans and vulnerable children in crisis situations around the world, and what we can do as advocates to support their noble mission for children. Read more about What is happening in communities around the world for children without families?

What we’re looking forward to in 2010

January 13, 2010: GAC Executive Director Kathleen Guy gives a sneak peek at what's to come for GAC and the children we work to support in the new year. Also, info on how you can support humanitarian agencies working to regrow Haiti after its devastating earthquake this week. Read more about What we’re looking forward to in 2010

A teacher’s take on Human Rights Day

December 9, 2009: On the eve of Human Rights Day, a teacher in the Bronx encourages education for every child no matter what country they live in. Also, why are so many of the world's children unable to go to school? Read more about A teacher’s take on Human Rights Day

A mother’s Thanksgiving story

November 24, 2009: GAC supporter and guest-star Anjali Kochar of Mothers Acting Up writes of a Thanksgiving she spent with her daughter at a children's center in India for ex-child laborers. Plus, the Convention on the Rights of the Child turns 20 this month! Read more about A mother’s Thanksgiving story

How can you support a child’s survival?

November 13, 2009: Guest-Star Andrew Barrer, Executive Director of the U.S. Coalition for Child Survival talks about the progress we've made to save the lives of 6,000 children a day in the last few years alone. Our work is not finished and you can do your part by telling your senator to support the Global Child Survival Act. Read more about How can you support a child’s survival?