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Every child has the right to feel hopeful about the world

Justin van Fleet

“I know firsthand the impact the environment has in early childhood”

“We turn discarded laptops into learning devices for refugee and vulnerable children”

16 Sep 2025
Theirworld and The Observer Studios launch The Education Issue: a newspaper created by young reporters from around the world
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Learning boost for Ukrainian children shut out of school for years
Theirworld and our business initiative are members of the new Device Coalition - launched with the aim of delivering 125,000 digital devices to students and teachers affected by the war.

Refugee children design their own climate solutions
A project supported by Theirworld in the Netherlands allows displaced children to explore the effects of climate change and how to come up with their own solutions.

Help us fight for education for all in 2024
What will Theirworld do this year and beyond to tackle the global education crisis? And how can you join the mission to change the lives of children and young people?

Mental health support is crucial for children traumatised by earthquake
The Programs Coordinator at Turkish organisation Maya Vakfi talks about a Theirworld-supported project to provide emergency relief after the 2023 disaster.

2023 review: a big year of unlocking big change
Theirworld continued to make a major impact in a packed and rewarding year of campaigns, projects, research, innovation and youth activism.

Menstrual health project helps girls overcome stigma
Supported by Theirworld, the ZanaAfrica Foundation is tackling taboo topics in Kenya by providing sanitary pads and giving introductory health lessons to thousands of teenagers.

100+ organisations call for G20 action on early years crisis
The Roger Federer Foundation, UNICEF and Sesame Workshop are among those urging increased investment in childcare and pre-primary education.

Help a child get the best start in life
Donate to Theirworld during The Big Give Christmas Challenge and your money will be doubled to support projects for some of the world’s poorest young children.

Brazil can be a global champion for early years care
Organisations including Theirworld are urging President Lula da Silva to spotlight the need for increased investment in young children during his country’s presidency of the G20.