Children

Every child deserves a chance at a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life. In this section, I write about how tech and creativity open new paths for impact—and what we can do to help children thrive.

Moving Beyond Fear And Guilt: A Better Way to Tell Nonprofit Stories

When I was a teenager, I didn’t spend much time in front of the TV, but whenever I did, I couldn’t help noticing how different the messages felt from one…

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How a Misunderstood Illness Got Its Name

During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, people believed that the unpleasant, humid air in swampy areas caused illness.

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How a Simple Photo is Helping Defeat a Deadly Disease

It might sound like a small detail, but identifying mosquitoes quickly and accurately is the crucial pivot point for effective control—especially in places where malaria remains a deadly threat. Mosquitoes…

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Could Perfume Help Us Fight Mosquitoes?

A soft, floral fragrance that keeps mosquitoes away.

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The Cause I Couldn’t Walk Away From

When I first dipped my toes into the world of philanthropy, I quickly realized there was much more to it than I had initially imagined. Last year I attended a…

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A sneaky culprit I hadn’t even heard of

Some diseases dominate the headlines, while others quietly wreak havoc in the background. One of those sneaky culprits is the rotavirus—a virus that causes watery diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and…

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How Can We Prevent Malaria And Here’s What I’m Doing to Help

For years, malaria has been one of the deadliest diseases in the world, especially for young children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. In fact, World Health Organization (WHO) reports…

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Insecticide-treated bed nets and more smart ways to prevent malaria

Learn how insecticide-treated bed nets and smarter prevention methods are helping stop malaria faster and more effectively.

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The power of play: why supporting children’s mental health is just as important as physical health

Why supporting children’s mental health is just as important as physical health.

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Big Impact from Small Donations

In a world where we often hear about billion-dollar fundraising campaigns and multimillion-dollar donations, it's easy to think that making a difference requires a fortune. But the truth is, small,…

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