Youth

This Basketball Star and Lawyer is Blazing new Paths for Young Kenyans

By Jacky Habib and Kate Adelung • March 1, 2019

Peninah Musyimi has spent her life defying expectations of what women can or should do. Now she’s helping other young women do the same.

These Syrian Children are Hearing for the First Time

By CARE Staff • January 17, 2019

We're supporting our partners Syria Relief to fit children from Aleppo and Idlib with hearing aids — a simple yet life-changing device.

How This Teenager Went From Fleeing Syria to Vying for the Olympics

By Kate Adelung and CARE Staff • January 15, 2019

When Wael came to the Azraq refugee camp in Jordan, he never thought that six years later he could be contending for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. A journey that began in a CARE-sponsored taekwondo class changed his life and is continuing to transform the lives of children in one of the most dangerous areas on earth.

Meet the runaway bride helping to stop child marriage

By Kate Adelung and Debbie Michaud • January 9, 2019

At 12 years old, Mikre was married to a man more than twice her age. Her mother, Mare Nega, made the arrangement in secret, using the christening of her newborn as cover for her young daughter’s wedding.

Meet the 17-Year-Old Making Sure Refugee Girls in Lebanon Have Access to Education

By CARE Staff • October 9, 2018

Determined not to fall behind on her studies, Bushra confronted challenges with Lebanon’s public school system.

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Restoring Hope to Learn

By Hodan Elmi • October 9, 2018

“When I joined this school, I could hardly read and write,” says 12-year-old Hamdi. “Now I am the best in my class. I can even speak English. When I grow up, I want to be a doctor and help all people who are sick or hurt.”

Atlanta United FC Sends Soccer Balls to Malawi

By Debbie Michaud and Kate Adelung • December 13, 2017

In communities where water is scarce and meals are infrequent, owning a soccer ball is a luxury.

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