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...