At fifty years of age, I thought I had myself fairly well figured out. I was working full time, raising a family, and living what most people would call a settled life in Dublin. Then a neighbor’s son died by suicide, and the shock of it sent something in me reeling. I kept circling...
Giving flowers is a long-standing tradition, often associated with romance, celebration and thoughtfulness. However, there are compelling reasons why we should reconsider buying flowers as gifts. For example, flowers are inherently temporary as their lifespan is limited to just a few days. Another factor is cost. Flowers can be expensive, especially during peak times...
Do you ever pause for a moment to think what you would need for long car journey? With summer around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s worth going through this checklist to make sure you will be prepared for most eventualities, and therefore have a pleasant journey.
On June 12, the World Day Against Child Labor, our primary focus must be on the roughly 138 million children around the world who are working instead of learning. Yet, our FAWCO Education and Human Rights Teams believe it...
Each year, June 15 is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a global observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults.
As life expectancy increases worldwide, protecting the safety, dignity and well-being of older adults has become an increasingly important...
The International Day of Play is celebrated each year on June 11 to highlight the importance of play in children’s development and well-being. This year’s theme is “Protect play, protect childhood.”
The Brookings Institution has confirmed that cities can support guided play learning. In Philadelphia and Santa...
Cruise ships are often described as floating cities, offering entertainment, untold luxury and the fun of travel—and all in one place. Yet over the years, they have also earned another reputation—ideal environments for the rapid spread of illness.
With thousands of passengers and crew members living closely together, sharing common areas such as...
For those of us educated in the latter part of the 20th century, the term “biodiversity” may not be that familiar. So, what are we actually referring to, and how did this term come about?
Cast your minds back to 1992 and the Earth Summit in Rio de...
Supporting Emotional Well-Being in an International LifeLiving internationally offers extraordinary opportunities for growth, connection, and cultural discovery. Yet for many expatriates, globally mobile families and internationally minded communities, life across borders can also bring unique emotional challenges.
Transitions, language barriers, distance from family, shifting identities and the stress of adapting to...
To mark Children’s Book Week, the Education Team highlights beloved children’s books and offers heartfelt appreciation to the teachers who inspire and shape our lives.
This year’s Children’s Book Week theme, Books: Get Curious, resonates deeply with the FAWCO Education Team as we continue to spark curiosity, share stories,
