The lives of 51 million children in eastern and southern Africa are at risk, with their futures often hanging by a thread, ...

A new World Bank report shows that poverty in Africa may be lower than current estimates suggest and no systematic increase in inequality, given the available data Challenges remain substantial: more ...

In South Africa, we wish to break that cycle. Single-parent households contribute to child poverty in South Africa. In the absence of a partner, sole parents with young children are more likely ...

set astride the equator in East Africa. Striving to become a country of relative stability and prosperity, and with a burgeoning youth population, Uganda continues to face numerous challenges. This ...

A Shropshire football team have heard how their charity appeal has made a big difference for African children.

Speaker, the implementation of the BELA Act continues. As indicated by the President in the SONA we are busy finalizing the ...

extreme poverty and inadequate social protection measures have led to an additional 17 million girls and boys engaging in child labor in sub-Saharan Africa over the past four years. African ...

Africa is experiencing a troubling surge in severe lived poverty, reversing hard-won gains from the past two decades, according to a new report. The report, "Decade of Destitution? Severe Lived ...

NGOs and researchers urge South Africa's government to approve a Maternal support grant (MSG) to address rising child poverty and malnutrition, with a focus on improving maternal nutrition and child ...