
International Literacy Day 2026
On International Literacy Day, we’re looking beyond the ability to read. Health literacy is about being able to access, understand, trust and use health information

On International Literacy Day, we’re looking beyond the ability to read. Health literacy is about being able to access, understand, trust and use health information

When children learn simple, practical actions, such as using mosquito nets, reducing standing water and knowing when to seek help, that knowledge can travel beyond

Strong partnerships are the foundation of sustainable impact. We’re pleased to share another milestone from our Children as Health Champions: A Five-Country Network for Action

Every meaningful partnership begins with listening. We’re pleased to share the first milestone from our Children as Health Champions: A Five-Country Network for Action and

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.

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

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

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

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+

In December 2018, I was asked to go to Kampong Cham in Cambodia to help with Save the Children’s Adolescent