The average woman giving birth in Senegal is 22 years old and will have 4 or 5 children. This high fertility rate is mainly a result of the continued desire for large families, early childbearing, and lack of family planning education. Unfortunately, 1 in 30 pregnancies in Senegal will result in the death of the […]
Around 7 million adoptees live in the U.S., with approximately 140,000 children adopted each year. While adoption is a meaningful and life-changing commitment, it also requires careful adoption transition support to help children feel secure and comfortable in their new home. According to VeryWell Mind, adopted children are more vulnerable to mental health challenges, making […]
Nonprofits are groups whose primary function is to benefit different communities and advocacies. They can come in different forms such as societies, organizations, and unions. Currently, there are roughly 1.5 million registered nonprofits in the country, showing just how successful these groups can be at meeting their end goal. But despite how popular nonprofits are, […]
As the weather gets warmer and schools get out for the summer, many children have the luxury of summer trips with their families and lavish summer camps. For many of the new refugee children who have come from the Middle East to California in the last few years, their reality is much different. Most refugees […]
On January 27, 2022, five Jefferson Award for Public Service Silver Medal Finalists from the Bay Area were honored. MAP’s Founder, Delfarib Fanaie was among them! As a Finalist, she will automatically be considered for the national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Local Communities this June. The Jefferson Awards were co-created […]
For an entire year, 1,380 ashayer (nomadic) children in South Khorasan will receive a nutritious meal through a School Breakfast Program. For most, this is the only meal they’ll get each day. Moms Against Poverty, along with generous sponsors, has made this possible, ensuring nutritional support for students in rural areas. The nomadic tribes of […]
