Children and Youth

Children and Youth Working Group

Fear of Deportation Exacts Toll on Children’s Mental Health

The mental health of young people is a growing concern for U.S. society as a whole, but But for undocumented youths or young citizens with undocumented relatives, the emotional or mental issues they grapple with are a multifaceted ordeal.

From Difficulty Comes Strength

Every year on August 12, the United Nations celebrates International Youth Day to highlight the value that youth bring…

Global Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Highlights Urgent Actions Needed to Save Lives and Alleviate Future Suffering

The re-emergence of vaccine-preventable diseases is a global threat that demands international action. Vaccines have been used to prevent the…

NGO Community Letter to President Biden Ahead of the March COVID-19 Summit

Dear Mr. President: As leaders of organizations that support poverty-focused health, development, democracy and human rights, and humanitarian assistance, we…

NGO Community Response and Recommendations to USAID’s 2022-2030 Draft Climate Strategy

Since the Biden-Harris Administration’s transition period, InterAction has encouraged USAID to update its Climate Strategy. To support this effort, InterAction…

Faith and Child Safeguarding

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation is a priority for all humanitarian and development organizations. It is…

NGO Recommendations for USAID’s 2021 Youth in Development Policy Update

In the last decade, the global landscape for children and youth has changed significantly. Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, new…

At the Heart of Education Recovery

Recovering from major disruptions to education continues to be a global priority as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Teachers are our…