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International Youth Day is observed every year on August 12th to celebrate the spirit of young people across the world. Whether high school students, graduate students or interns, the environment in which young people work and grow is complex – brimming with information, and yet full of pressing challenges. As we collectively try to reimagine…
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe June 1st annually as the Global Day of Parents, to honor parents around the world. The UN has also emphasized the importance of policies that are family-centered in the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The role of the family is becoming more evident as…
TeachAids proudly announces that its founder, Dr. Piya Sorcar, was recognized at today’s Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Conference as the recipient of this year’s AAP Public Service Award. The award recognizes those whose outstanding public service has significantly contributed to the organization or the field. Previous winners include actor and activist Christopher Reeve; US…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has celebrated World Health Day on April 7th since 1950 to shine a light on critical global health issues. Over the years, themes have ranged from mental health issues and infectious diseases to food safety, climate change and creating healthy cities. Health impacts every aspect of our life and in…
Each year, on March 8th, International Women’s Day celebrates the spirit of women as we track the strides made towards equality. During the pandemic, many women were at the center of relief and care efforts across the globe – whether on the frontlines or in caregiving capacities. While women willingly stepped up to help those…
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead World Day of Social Justice is celebrated annually on the 20th of February. In commemorating this day, the International Labor Organization (ILO)’s purpose was to highlight the need for equitable…
The United Nations General Assembly observes the 24th of January each year as International Day of Education in order to emphasize the role of education in promoting peace and development. Simultaneously, in many parts of the world, education still isn’t treated as an essential public good – with broken systems, social stigma and poverty thwarting…
Today, TeachAids premiered the newest video in the CoviDB.org education series, featuring famed social entrepreneur and actor, Amala Akkineni, in conversation with S.V. Mahadevan, MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, discussing current practical advice for residents of India on COVID-19 prevention. In the video, Amala asks Dr. Mahadevan about a…
Every year since 2012, the General Assembly honors parents on June 1 for their “selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.” Parental figures are anchors for youth and children, creating a safety net for them and laying a solid foundation for their long-term success. Research suggests that the parent-child relationship…
TeachAids announces CoviDB for Kids, a global platform for organizing age-appropriate resources and learning materials. CoviDB For Kids is an interactive database that fills a gap in the online learning space for youth to understand in their language about COVID-19. Among the topics specifically covered are daily challenges such as social distancing, hand washing, face…
We are proud to announce that Diana Anthony, Program Manager of the Neurosurgical Simulation and Virtual Reality Center at the Stanford University School of Medicine Neurosurgery Department, will continue to offer her medical expertise on our CrashCourse and CoviDB project initiatives. In middle school, Anthony joined her school’s United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) club, where…
Dr. Rajiv Doshi, who has worked as an HIV/AIDS advisor for TeachAids for many years, will be continuing his guidance as he joins the CoviDB initiative. Dr. Doshi is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and the Director of the India Program at the Byers Center for Biodesign. The goal of the India…
