Mini documentary created by Elspeth Duncan (Happy Hippy Productions) for TTCRC (Trinidad and Tobago Coalition for the Convention on the Rights of the Child) “Invisible” focuses on the story of a woman named Veronica* and her two children. Both the mother and her young daughter are HIV-positive and face the bitter effects of discrimination against [...]
Archive of posts tagged Children
New Vaccines For Texas School Children – Early News Scare
Every year the news stations do stories scaring people into getting their kids vaccinated. Very often they don’t tell you that you can get a Religious Exemption form that will allow your children to attend school without vaccinations. At least this piece does mention the exemption at the end.
MaximsNewsNetwork: SOUTH AFRICA, ANGELIQUE KIDJO, WORLD CUP, HIV & CHILDREN
MaximsNewsNetwork: 10 June 2010 – UNICEF: South Africa – With football fever gripping the globe, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angelique Kidjo is using the moment to highlight the immense needs of South Africa’s children made vulnerable by poverty, violence and HIV. Kidjo performed today at the opening concert of the World Cup, but before that she [...]
Jamie’s Journey: Hope for Uganda’s Children – part 6/7
In October 2005, Plan Australia Ambassador, Jamie Durie went on a personal journey to Uganda to meet with community members featured in the Plan Sweden documentary ‘Don’t Cry When I’m Gone’. Jamie’s television special showcases Plan’s work with communities responding to the impact of HIV and AIDS. It was televised in Australia on Channel 9 [...]
“The Eye Patch Kids” DVD For Children w Amblyopia/Strabismus
“The Eye Patch Kids” DVD By Bjort & Company, Inc. for children that have to wear an eye patch for vision problems such as Amblyopia (Lazy Eye), Strabismus or Cataracts. Visit our website at www.bjortandcompany.com or our online store at www.cafepress.com/bjortandcompany
Sun Exposure and Children
CBS 19 talks to Trinity Clinic Pediatrician Dr. David Osteen about sun exposure and children. Getting too much sun is bad for anyone, but it’s especially dangerous for babies, whose sensitive skin hasn’t developed enough layers of natural protection to withstand intense summer rays. “People don’t realize the concerns of exposing a child less than [...]
HIV/AIDS in Burkina Faso: Keeping children and mothers alive and healthy
Supported by UNICEF, St Camille, set up by an Italian religious order, has been the pioneering facility in Burkina Faso for HIV and AIDS care since 2001. From providing testing and counseling to giving ARV treatment and helping people living with HIV and AIDS, the Centres services extended to the Prevention of Mother to Child [...]
Four Children In Their Fight Against Childhood Cancer
-Hannah passed away on August 1, 2010. -Tucker lost his battle to Cancer on May 31, 2009 All ages are their ages at first diagnosis. To follow these little warriors journies visit their site: Robby: www.caringbridge.org Hannah: www.caringbridge.org Hollyn: www.caringbridge.org Tucker: www.caringbridge.org Music: March On-Good Charlotte NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED
ECHO | Healthy Teeth for Children | Vietnamese
Healthy teeth are important. Although your child’s first set of teeth will fall out, helping them learn good dental care habits with their first set will prepare them to care for their permanent teeth. This Vietnamese language video presents information and advice that will help you teach your children to care for their own teeth.