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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…
The pandemic has highlighted many vulnerabilities in our global health systems. Simultaneously it has revealed what working together, as a united force, can accomplish. This World AIDS Day we give thanks to the many people who have worked to help educate our global communities, particularly those who have invested in ensuring evidence-based content reached the…
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela, Former President of South Africa Children have faced numerous challenges during the period of the pandemic – with disruptions coming at a particularly crucial time in their physical, emotional and social development. Many…
“Where there is love there is life.”— Mahatma Gandhi International Day of Tolerance is observed each year on the 16th of November, to promote a deeper understanding of culture and peoples across the world. Tolerance is more than just acceptance – it is also a deep belief that our differences, such as those pertaining to…
TeachAids HIV prevention modules and research methodologies were featured in Learner and User Experience Research: An Introduction for the Field of Learning Design & Technology. This book collects the voices of experts in the field and focuses on user-centered design, citing the importance of user experience in learning technologies. Chapter 3 of the book, titled…
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” Malala Yousafzai Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child to amplify the rights and voices of girls across the globe. Through 25 years of advocacy and effort, there has been a rise in enrollment rates as well as girls’ school…
Education is much more than a matter of imparting the knowledge and skills by which narrow goals are achieved. It is also about opening the child’s eyes to the needs and rights of others. ― Dalai Lama World Teachers’ Day is commemorated every year on October 5 to celebrate the invaluable contributions that teachers make…
Every year on August 12, we celebrate International Youth Day, a day that feels especially significant given the current state of our world. Managing the weight of a global pandemic, it is exceedingly important to feel empathy and hope. At TeachAids, our youth have played a critical role in creating transformation – through compassion, advocacy…
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…
“The future belongs to our youth.” — Nelson Mandela The WHO estimates that over 30% of all new HIV infections globally occur among youth ages 15 to 25 years (WHO). Youth are at an elevated risk of contracting HIV in part because during this time, they are more likely to explore their sexuality when they…
“There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women and girls,” Kofi Annan, Former Secretary – General of the United Nations Given cultural, social and institutional norms, the fact that women and young girls are at greater risk for HIV is not surprising. Gender power dynamics, a lack of autonomy, poor…
“Little girls with dreams become women with vision.” – Unknown Female contribution to science is indisputable, with many researchers and scientists making life-changing discoveries. In 2021, UN Women published an article that highlighted the valuable contributions of female scientists during the pandemic. However, there is much more of the glass ceiling that needs shattering –…
