Former Child Bride Is Pedaling Her Way To A Brighter Future
After Jenipher Sanni was married at 14, she dropped out of school for a year. Today, she's a a global girl advocate for the U.N. Foundation.
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'Hyena Man' Had Sex With 100 Girls And Women, Gets 2-Year Sentence
Eric Aniva's case caught international attention. Now his sentence is attracting global criticism.
Prisoners And Guards Sing In Sequel To Grammy-Nominated Album
One man at Malawi's Zomba Prison said that music is a form of freedom for the inmates, transporting them to a better place.
Malawi's 'Hyena' Men: Paid By Parents To Have Sex With Their Daughters
This week, a "hyena" man was arrested in Malawi for having sex with more than 100 women and girls, some as young as 12. We ask the experts to tell us more about this practice.
What If The Pharmacist Just Dropped Pills Into Your Hand?
That's what happens in countries like Malawi, where pill bottles are in short supply. So an Indiana-based charity has collected more than 1 million vials to donate.
Is Peanut Butter The Best Present For Malnourished Teen Moms-To-Be?
Pregnant teenagers in Malawi may not get enough to eat — with dire consequences for their baby. Peanut butter could help, but the girls need to be convinced not to share it with family members.
If These Two Teenagers Ran The World, We'd All Jump For Joy
Memory from Malawi and Achie from Ethiopia met at the U.N. last week. Now they're best friends in real life and on Facebook, bound by their determination to build a better world for girls.
Can Child Marriages Be Stopped?
Across the developing world, 1 in 3 girls marries before age 18. Some are wed and become mothers by the time they reach their teens. In Malawi, some villages have started to punish parents who marry off their young daughters.
Gut Microbes May Play Deadly Role In Malnutrition
The bacteria that live in humans' guts influence weight gain and health. By studying twins in Malawi, scientists have found that changes in this microbial community may also turn malnutrition into a fatal condition.