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Childhood Morbidity and its Determinants: Evidence from 31 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
The global under-five mortality rate reduced from 93 per 1000 live births in 1990 to 39 per 1000 live births in 2018. Still, the rate increased in sub-Saharan Africa from 31% in 1990 to 54% in 2018. One of the main causes to these deaths is morbidity. In
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The Socioeconomic Dynamics of Trends in Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Across Africa
This article explores the socioeconomic dynamics of changing prevalence in female genital mutilation-cutting (FGM/C) across Africa. Among the findings is the suggestion that, as countries transition from higher to lower prevalence of FGM/C, the socioecono
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Välfärd- Inte för alla
Trots att inkomsterna för barnfamiljer generellt stadigt ökar över tid, har inkomstskillnaderna förstärkts, och fö rsämringarna för de barnfamiljer som har det sämst kan tydligt kopplas till minskade satsningar inom familjepolitiken. Många barnfamiljer h
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Barnfattigdom i Sverige: Årsrapport 2018
Save the Children Sweden has since 2002 studied the welfare of Children in Sweden. This is the 14th report of its kind and a sequel to the prior studies. The report covers development in child poverty in Sweden up until 2016. In the new millennium, there
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Study: Children at risk in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon- 2015
In July 2015, Geneva Call and cultural and social association Nashit launched a survey covering seven Palestinian camps (Ain el-Hilweh, Mieh w Mieh, Burj el-Shamali, Rashidiya, Shatila, Burj el-Barajneh, Beddawi) on the risks affecting children under the
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Literacy Boost Somali Region, Ethiopia: Endline Report 2014
This report examines the results of a follow-up student background survey and reading assessment conducted in November and December 2013 as part of Save the Children’s (SC’s) Literacy Boost program in the Somali region of Ethiopia. The survey and reading
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Bibliography on Investment in Children: Publications that Save the Children Sweden has produced in collaboration with other initiatives
This literature review contributes to the on-going documentation and sharing of learning materials that Save the Children Sweden has made in connection with investment in children. This bibliography will assist staff members and external users in their wo
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ECCE Pakistan LB End of Year One Report 2013
During the 2012-2013 school year, Save the Children (SC) began implementing the first year of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program. The program, designed to improve reading skills for early grade students and prepare young children for sc
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Literacy Boost Kenya: Baseline Report 2013
This report examines the results of a primary school learner background survey and reading assessment conducted in early 2013. The survey and reading assessment covered 944 grade 2 learners throughout 51 schools in World Vision Kenya's Kalawa ADP in Mboon
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Save the Children International Basic Education Program: Tiana Project Endline Report 2013
In January 2013, Save the Children International extended the Basic Education program interventions in Malawi through a project called “Tiwerenge ndi Ana Athu” (TiANA) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). TiANA
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Engaging with Change: A Year in the Food Security and Nutrition Working Group FSNWG – 2013
The Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FSNWG) has served regional government, donor, and non-governmental agencies since the early 2000’s. Its goal is two-fold: to provide an up-to-date food security and nutrition situation analysis (early warning
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Literacy Boost Burundi: Midline Report 2013
This report examines the results of a follow-up student background survey and reading assessment conducted in October 2013 as part of Save the Children’s (SC’s) Literacy Boost program in partnership with World Vision Burundi. The survey and reading assess