Tag: children

Make-A-Wish fulfills 26 children’s travel dreams

The Brew News Team Oct. 24, 2024

The Make-A-Wish Foundation recently announced that from January to September this year, it has granted travel wishes to 26 children. This initiative is part of its humanitarian strategy aimed at bringing joy to sick children and their families, enhancing hope and happiness in their lives. Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, highlighted the profound […]

Children’s lives in Middle East devastated by ongoing conflicts: UNICEF

The Brew News Team Oct. 14, 2024

NEW YORK: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) affirmed today that the children’s lives in the Middle East are being destroyed due to ongoing conflicts. In a statement, Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, said, “All the parties are obligated to protect civilians, including children, humanitarian workers, and civilian infrastructure, including schools and health facilities.” She […]

UNICEF warns of danger of current escalation on Lebanon’s children

The Brew News Team Sep. 25, 2024

GENEVA: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the current situation in Lebanon is dangerous for children, who are under constant attack and displaced from their homes with an overstretched health system unable to provide adequate resources. UNICEF’s deputy representative in Lebanon, Ettie Higgins, in a video press conference from Beirut for journalists […]

Fussy eating in kids is due to genetic, study says

The Brew News Team Sep. 24, 2024

Fussy eating in kids? Blame genetic attributes! A new study from UCL, King’s College London, and the University of Leeds has found that being a picky eater is mainly a genetic trait, sticking around from toddler-hood through early teens. Published in the Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, the research relied on surveys from parents […]

UNICEF calls for ceasefire in Gaza to protect children

The Brew News Team Sep. 21, 2024

NEW YORK: UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban called today for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to end the killing and maiming of children and enable the urgent delivery of desperately needed lifesaving aid. Chaiban told a media briefing on his mission to Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank that the scale of […]

‘Make-A-Wish’ fulfils dreams of 21 sick children from Gaza

The Brew News Team Sep. 20, 2024

ABU DHABI: The Make-A-Wish Foundation, in partnership with Emirates Humanitarian City, recently made the dreams of 21 sick children from Gaza come true. These children, currently being hosted in the UAE, were treated to a memorable event filled with joy and excitement. Held at Humanitarian City, the special celebration featured cartoon characters, magic shows, and […]

Schools in Netherlands ban mobile phones for Dutch children

The Brew News Team Sep. 03, 2024

Cell phones, smart watches, and tablets are now off-limits for students in Dutch primary and secondary schools. The Dutch government describes these gadgets as a “distraction” that impacts both academic performance and social interactions. AMSTERDAM: Schools in the Netherlands have kicked off a nationwide mobile phone ban as of Monday, for Dutch children studying in […]

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