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The Mischievous Son
Loud, squeaking sounds pierced the air and caught our attention at a vitamin distribution in Haldwani, India. The unexpected source? A pair of shoes, worn by a small boy who cheerfully wandered away from the crowd. His name, we later learned, is Biraj; the shoes, we found out, were intentionally loud. Since two-and-a-half-year-old Biraj is…
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Happy and At Ease in Uganda
Meet Sadrak, a bubbly 18-month-old boy who craves the spotlight. According to his mom, Joan, he enjoys spending afternoons watching her and his uncle, Dickens, tend to their garden. While there may be some friendly competition between Joan and Dickens over who is the better gardener, there’s no denying that the garden, ripe with cassava,…
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The Gift of Health, for a Child and for Yourself
According to clinical research, charitable giving affects not only helps the intended beneficiaries, but it also provides long-term physical and mental benefits for the donor. Even those already in great health can reap the rewards of giving back this holiday season: lower blood pressure, greater happiness, and a longer lifespan. Lower blood pressure A 2006…