Global Action for Children

"As a local social worker and life skills specialist, I have seen how the lack of a quality education leads to a hopeless worldview, lack of opportunities and often incites a violent lifestyle. I have taught children who fled their country for lack of educational opportunities and fear of becoming influenced by violent extremist groups. And as a resident of Alexandria and a citizen of this country, which has been affected by acts of terrorism, I believe in the security and innate value of each human being. Therefore, offering a better quality education in a conflict-free environment extends to our global partners."

"I now know why diarrhea is so embarrassing and painful. It is not the short lived episodes that I have experienced in the past, but rather our societal negligence to allow children in developing areas to die from diarrheal disease."

July 14, 2010: To many in Washington, flat-funding investment in global HIV/AIDS funding, ten percent of which goes to orphans and vulnerable children, is a regrettable but necessary step in tough economic times. But, with AIDS still killing 7,400 people each day, now is not the time to slow down, especially when you consider the impact of the crisis on children. In the five countries with the highest adult HIV prevalence worldwide, HIV is the single leading cause of under five mortality and responsible for 41-56% of deaths in those countries.

"As an avid volunteer and advocate for children, I know we all have an impact on educating our world’s children. Two summers ago I traveled to Ecuador and worked within an underprivileged and impoverished community. These children valued education and wanted to learn – regardless of the distance to school, exhaustion due to malnutrition, or poor school quality. Sadly, a child’s longing will not always give him or her the education they dream of. That child needs resources, support, and implemented legislation to pursue their dream of learning."

June 8, 2010: GAC's policy director Leila Nimatallah speaks to Radio France Internacionale-English Service about President Obama's Global Health Initiaitive and why it makes sense to invest in early childhood programs.

March 25, 2010: Last weekend GAC journeyed to the first annual Planet Awesome event in NYC, hosted for us by our friends at Planet Awesome Kid. There were painters, break dancers, plant mazes, celebrities and lots of cool kids who showed up to support other kids around the world.

November 5, 2009: Two talented young artists from California and Maryland will have their monsterpieces brought to life by the North American Bear Company!

October 27, 2009: GAC teams up with the DC libraries for Halloween charity contest.

October 14, 2009: "George Clooney created the sexiest toy elephant alive for Global Action for Children." Only 1 more day of ebay bidding to support kids worldwide!