Denise Yearian believes that charity birthday parties can encourage children to think and act altruistically. “[Jake] wondered if he could have a party, but ask the guests to bring clothes and toys for children from a needy family and donate the gifts to them… We had...
The Fred Hollows Foundation is celebrating 10 years of the Humanity Award and calling for nominations for Year 6 students who demonstrate compassion, integrity, and kindness towards others. Since 2012, The Foundation has celebrated 2,000 Year 6 students who have made a positive difference in their community. Parent, teachers, principals, and...
’Tis the season to be jolly, but the spirit of giving at Christmas can get lost in the spirit of ‘expanding our wish list’, writes Kater Symons. This festive season, we celebrate the kids whose number one wish is to spread joy through the gift...
‘Charity begins at home’ is an expression that has the full support of child behaviourist, Nathalie Brown. “Leading by example is the number one thing,” she says. “You can talk about it all you want but if you’re not role modelling, it won’t happen. Parents are...
There's a new wave of school kids worldwide, devising solutions to real-world problems from inside the classroom through a bold new educational paradigm....
