Health literacy starts young, but its impact doesn’t stop there. When children understand health, they can influence behaviours beyond themselves within households, schools and communities. At Children for Health, we focus on building this foundation for prevention and long term
How far can children influence health beyond themselves? This fact sheet summarises evidence on child health literacy and its potential to shape behaviours across families and communities. An area worth deeper attention in prevention and public health. A short academic
Children are not only learners, they can be powerful leaders for change. In 2025, Ngwenya Central Primary School in Ngwenya village implemented a whole-school anti-bullying initiative that engaged over 700 learners. With the support of Children for Health, students helped
Participatory Approaches in Child Health Literacy From Awareness to Action How do participatory approaches in child health literacy move beyond awareness to support action in schools, households, and communities? Join us for this 90-minute webinar led by Clare Hanbury, Founder
What happens when children are supported to lead on health? Health literacy grows, and so does impact. 14 years strengthening child centred health literacy 190+ countries engaged 51,000+ reached in 2025 Global partnerships, with direct and remote collaboration across multiple
In December 2018, I was asked to go to Kampong Cham in Cambodia to help with Save the Children’s Adolescent
In recent months, I (Clare) have been very pleased to be working with Sarah Newton, a close associate, on a new approach
This opinion piece reflects upon how children and adolescents contribute towards their health, despite
This opinion piece reflects on two recommendations from the WHO, UNICEF and the World Bank Group framework
It’s essential to educate and involve children in sexuality and family planning. Holding the babyFor one thing, the reality
