Tag: Family Support
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Princess of Wales Joins Girls on the Rugby Pitch to Champion Youth Wellbeing
The Princess of Wales stepped onto the rugby pitch to join a group of girls for a session that blended sport, coaching, and empowerment. The visit highlighted how rugby clubs can be a powerful platform for building confidence, teamwork, and resilience in young people, especially those facing poverty and isolation. The event also underscored the…
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Princess of Wales joins girls on the rugby pitch to champion sport, resilience, and family support
The moment on the pitch: a royal visit to a backyard of rugby and resilience The Princess of Wales recently joined a group of girls on the rugby pitch, underscoring the power of sport to build confidence, teamwork, and physical well‑being among young people. The royal appearance, part of a broader commitment to youth, families,…
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Carney Announces Food Affordability Measures, Including Boost to GST Rebate
New affordability package aims to ease the cost of living for Canadian families In a surprise late- Monday announcement, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a broad set of affordability measures designed to help Canadian households weather rising prices. The centerpiece of the plan, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, promises targeted relief for families feeling…
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Namibia Reports 3,319 Child Neglect Cases Since 2023, Oshikoto Worst Hit
Overview: A Growing Challenge for Namibian Child Welfare Namibia’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has disclosed a troubling trend: 3,319 reported cases of child neglect since 2023. The report highlights that the problem is not isolated to a single region but shows significant intensity in Oshikoto, which appears to be the hardest hit.…
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Namibia Records 3,319 Child Neglect Cases Since 2023, Oshikoto Region Most Affected
Overview: A troubling trend in Namibia’s child welfare landscape Namibia’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has documented 3,319 cases of child neglect since 2023. The figure underscores a growing crisis that public officials attribute to systemic challenges such as unemployment, poverty, and parental substance abuse. The two-year window has seen 1,770 neglected girls…
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Namibia Records 3,319 Child Neglect Cases Since 2023, Oshikoto Most Affected
Overview: A rising crisis of child neglect in Namibia Namibia’s child welfare authorities have documented 3,319 cases of child neglect since the start of 2023, a pattern that has raised alarms across government and civil society. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare notes that the surge is largely linked to structural pressures such…
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Newborn Baby Grant Reaches 50,000 Children in First Year
Overview: A Milestone for the Newborn Baby Grant It has been one year since the government introduced the Newborn Baby Grant, a key support measure designed to provide financial assistance to families in the crucial early months of a child’s life. The Department of Social Protection reports that the program has benefitted almost 50,000 children…
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Newborn Baby Grant Celebrates One-Year Milestone: 50,000 Children Benefit in Ireland
Overview of the Newborn Baby Grant Ireland marked a significant milestone this week as the government celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Newborn Baby Grant. Since its introduction, the scheme has benefited nearly 50,000 children, giving families a crucial financial boost during the first months of parenthood. The grant is designed to help with essential…
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Born a Boy, Raised as a Girl: Understanding Transgender Journeys
Overview: When gender assignment and upbringing diverge From earliest memory, many people grow up knowing or sensing their gender in a way that matches the sex they were assigned at birth. For others, the inner sense of self does not align with that assignment. Some children are raised as a gender different from what their…
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Raised as a Girl: Understanding Gender Identity
What does it mean to be raised as a girl? When someone says they were “born a boy but raised as a girl,” they’re touching on a complex blend of biology, gender norms, and personal identity. In many families, expectations about how boys and girls should look, behave, and what roles they should play are…