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Jan 22

Let’s look back at 2023 and be encouraged.

We want to continue to build on our vision of a world “where every child and young person realises their full potential in a safe and...

Oct 12, 2023

A better future for hundreds of vulnerable children and young people – one man’s triumph.

Happy Child International continues to build important partnerships in the north east of Brazil which will impact the lives of some of...

Apr 4, 2023

International Day for Street Children

April 12th 2023 is International Day for Street Children all around the world. Initiated in 2012 by the Consortium for Street Children, a...

Mar 16, 2023

Early Childhood in Brazil

Back in 1960 the hit song from Neil Sedaka proclaimed: "Breaking up is hard to do". For millions of children in Brazil, growing up is...

Feb 20, 2023

We hope they will thrive, not just survive!

Cristina Cortes and John Doddrell, members of the board of directors of Happy Child International, recently visited the charity’s...

Feb 6, 2023

Happy Child’s Visit to Recife, North East Brazil, February 2023.

Jefferson and his family, live in Sapo Nu. He attends the mentoring and skills training project. We are in Recife, North East Brazil...

Feb 24, 2022

Every hour in Brazil, five children suffer the impact of some form of violence

Brazil and its people continue to experience a high level of violence in civil society. The current data reflects that violence is...

Jan 27, 2022

Happy Child International - Reflecting back and moving forward in 2022

Our partner organizations Instituto Solidare & Associaçao Casa da Rocha in Recife, North East Brazil have tackled the most challenging...

Nov 16, 2021

In Brazil Teenagers are Becoming Mums Every 20 minutes

Teenage pregnancy in Brazil remains a very serious problem today. According to a study by the Feminist Network for Health every 20...

Feb 8, 2021

Understanding Issues in Recife

Understanding Issues in Recife Happy Child International has been supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families in Recife,...