Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Newborn left in front of mosque with note of apology
The note indicated the child had been left due to the parents' inability to care for her and pleading for her to be taken to an orphanage.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Madonna more determined to help others' after recent hospital stay
The US hitmaker urged her fans to donate to a charity, which helps orphaned children in the African country Malawi.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Moscow says 700,000 children from Ukraine conflict zones now in Russia
Moscow says its programme to bring children from Ukraine into Russia is to protect orphans and children abandoned in the conflict zone.
Mon Jul 03 2023
FEATURE - COVID orphans face grief and poverty as world moves on
Between 10.5 million and 12.4 million children are estimated to have lost at least one parent or caregiver to COVID, a 2022 study showed.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum
Without enough staff to care for them, they succumbed to severe malnutrition and dehydration, the doctor said.
Mon May 29 2023
Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans
The crisis drove inflation to a record high of 35% in March, following a depreciating rupee currency.
Thu Apr 20 2023
KKM lulus produk Koselugo dengan status "Orphan Medicine"
Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) bersetuju memberikan kelulusan kepada produk yang telah diberikan status "Orphan Medicine" iaitu Koselugo Hard Capsules 10 miligram (mg) dan 25 mg.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679295511_Tadika.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia")
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia
By mandating laws or regulations to be applied in institutional care or foster care, it will give the children a protective environment.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Shah Alam UMNO leader charged with misappropriation of funds for orphans, Aidiladha "korban" programme
Shah Alam UMNO division leader Azhari Shaari pleaded not guilty to charges of dishonestly misappropriating RM440,000 in funds for orphans and Aidiladha "korban" programme and forgery.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Three siblings orphaned after parents killed in LPT1 crash
The accident is believed to have occurred when the four-wheel drive skidded before hitting a tree on the road shoulder, Wan Mohd Zahari said.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Students orphaned by COVID-19 receive aid from Keluarga Malaysia Foundation
A 17-year-old student who lost both his parents last year received assistance from the Keluarga Malaysia Foundation (YKM) at the Pahang AKM Tour today.
Sat Oct 29 2022
15 children orphaned by COVID-19 receive Yayasan Keluarga Malaysia aid
15 children who were orphaned by COVID-19 received assistance from YKM handed over by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in conjunction with the 11th AKM Tour.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Ukraine seeks to trace thousands of 'orphans' scattered by war
With help from UN child agency UNICEF, Ukraine is still trying to reach some 26,000 children.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Perak State Assembly makes history as private member's motion passed
The Perak State Assembly made history today when it approved a private member's motion to study the existing enactments with regard to wills, to preserve the welfare of Muslim orphans in the state.
Wed Jul 20 2022