Welcome to our new Chair
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Hutchinson MA FRSA as Chair of Children for Health. Emma has served as a Trustee of
2 June 2026
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Building a Health Literacy Foundation
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.
9 May 2026
World Malaria Day 2026
On this World Malaria Day 2026, we reflect on both progress and the work still ahead. Malaria is preventable and treatable, yet continues to affect
25 April 2026
International Mother Earth Day
On International Mother Earth Day, much of the focus is on global commitments, systems, and policy action. But environmental health is also shaped much closer
22 April 2026
Children as Health Champions
Children as Health Champions: A Five Country Network for Action and Learning. This initiative brings together our national partners in Africa to strengthen child centred
21 April 2026
Come work with us – we need a technical advisor
We are looking to bring in a Technical Advisor in Public Health & Community Paediatrics to strengthen the thinking behind what we do, particularly at
20 March 2026
Come work with us – we need a fundraising lead
At Children for Health, we’re at an important point in our journey. Over the past 14+ years, our participatory approach to child health literacy and
18 March 2026
Children Leading Change
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
10 March 2026
Upcoming Free Webinar
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
24 February 2026
Opportunities for Volunteers & Interns
Interested in contributing to child-centred health promotion? Children for Health welcomes volunteers and interns who want to support participatory, prevention-focused approaches that strengthen health literacy
17 February 2026
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