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GAC COMMEMMORATES THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD

June 16, 2009: Read GAC's statement about how to help the 12 million AIDS orphans and 38 million children out of school in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more about GAC COMMEMMORATES THE DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD

U.S. HOUSE PASSES CHILD MARRIAGE LEGISLATION

Thursday, June 10, 2009: Girls at risk of child marriage worldwide are a step closer to receiving support from legislation that passed the House. Read more about U.S. HOUSE PASSES CHILD MARRIAGE LEGISLATION

GLOBAL ACTION FOR CHILDREN (GAC) URGES NEW AIDS AMBASSADOR TO PRIORITIZE CHILDREN

Tuesday, June 9, 2009: The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations considered the nomination of Dr. Eric Goosby to serve as Global AIDS Coordinator. Read more about GLOBAL ACTION FOR CHILDREN (GAC) URGES NEW AIDS AMBASSADOR TO PRIORITIZE CHILDREN

STATE DEPARTMENT REAUTHORIZATION BILL TO PREVENT CHILD MARRIAGE

Thursday, May 21, 2009: Bill to tackle child marriage's root causes, expand girls' opportunities Read more about STATE DEPARTMENT REAUTHORIZATION BILL TO PREVENT CHILD MARRIAGE

NEW YORK TIMES LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Monday, May 18, 2009: GAC Executive Director writes a letter to the editor of The New York Times calling new Global AIDS Coordinator to action Read more about NEW YORK TIMES LETTER TO THE EDITOR

OBAMA’S INSUFFICIENT FOREIGN AID BUDGET REQUEST

Friday, May 8, 2009: Global Action for Children fears funding described does not reflect the commitment required to lead the global effort to ensure the wellbeing of vulnerable children Read more about OBAMA’S INSUFFICIENT FOREIGN AID BUDGET REQUEST

World AIDS Orphans Day

Thursday, May 7, 2009: Delaney writes in Huffington Post: Advocates Celebrate Our Progress and Challenge the New U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Read more about World AIDS Orphans Day

Former ONE Campaign CEO, Susan McCue, Joins Global Action for Children’s Board of Directors

Tuesday, April 14, 2009: Orphans and Vulnerable Children worldwide have a new voice today as Susan McCue joins Global Action for Children's board   Read more about Former ONE Campaign CEO, Susan McCue, Joins Global Action for Children’s Board of Directors

Madonna Malawi Adoption Puts Spotlight on Orphans

Tuesday, April 7, 2009: Executive Director, Jennifer Delaney's Op-Ed featured in US News and World Report Read more about Madonna Malawi Adoption Puts Spotlight on Orphans

It Takes a Village: Supporting Community Action at the Grassroots Level in Africa

March 26, 2009: Congressional Briefing: It Takes A Village - In cooperation with Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), the Firelight Foundation and Global Action for Children are sponsoring an invitation-only briefing: IT TAKES A VILLAGE: Supporting Community Action at the Grassroots Level in Africa. Read more about It Takes a Village: Supporting Community Action at the Grassroots Level in Africa