The Star Academy Widens Autism Support Across South Africa This Winter

MIC autism education celebrating decade of success

MARY Immaculate College (MIC) and the Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA) have marked a decade of partnership and impact in autism education, celebrating their pioneering cross-border collaboration. The partnership brought together expertise from MIC’s Educational Psychology, Inclusion, and Special Education (EPISE) Department and MCA to develop the innovative Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies (GCAS). Since [] The post MIC autism education celebrating decade of success appeared first on Limerick Post.

McDan’s compassion fuels a new generation of entrepreneurs for Ghana and Africa

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) SRC, in collaboration with D-Hub, successfully hosted the McDan Business Sense Challenge as part of this year’s SRC Week celebrations, providing a platform for student entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business ideas and compete for startup funding. Ten student-led enterprises pitched their concepts before a distinguished panel of academic and []

Northern Ireland businessman backs £110k equipment boost for Royal Victoria Hospital children’s eye unit

A donation supported by Dr Terry Cross OBE will fund specialist diagnostic technology to improve early detection and treatment for children across Northern Ireland

KP Govt, UNICEF strengthen partnership to advance child protection initiatives

KP Govt, UNICEF strengthen partnership to advance child protection initiatives

UNICEF, Northwest States Plan Five-Year Child Programme

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the governments of Kano, Jigawa and Katsina states have begun consultations to develop the 2028–2032 Federal Government of Nigeria/UNICEF Country Programme aimed at reducing child poverty and strengthening essential social services across the Northwest. The two-day meeting, held at the UNICEF Kano Field Office, brought together senior government [] The post UNICEF, Northwest States Plan Five-Year Child Programme appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Free Summer Childcare Helps Student Parents

Free Summer Childcare Helps Student Parents Joshua.Bay Wed, 07/08/2026 - 03:00 AM For student parents, finding childcare can mean the difference between stopping out and staying on track. LaGuardia Community College is stepping in to help. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

South Africa’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Demands an AI Skills Revolution

This Youth Month, we have reason to be optimistic – but also reason to accelerate. South Africa has one of the world’s largest youth populations, and with it, one of the greatest opportunities to build a generation of AI innovators. Unlocking that potential starts with equipping young people with the skills that match where the []

Bright Future

Primary schools were recently brought together at the United Nations (UN) campus in Klein Windhoek. About 140 first-time visitors participated in information sharing and cultural exchange. The group comprised pupils from six different schools. They participated in the annual UN4U and SDC Educational Outreach. The post Bright Future appeared first on The Namibian.

Cabinet approves funding for national basketball and football teams

The Council of Ministers has approved funding to support South Sudan’s national basketball and football teams as they prepare for upcoming international competitions, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. The decision was made during a regular Cabinet meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir on Friday, June 26, 2026. The funding will support [] The post Cabinet approves funding for national basketball and football teams appeared first on Eye Radio.

Catch Up Kids Helps Families Act on Mid-Year School Reports in 2026

Specialised one-on-one tutoring for children with ADHD, learning difficulties and developmental delays, offered at home and across six South African centres. As the second school term draws to a close this June, mid-year reports are landing on kitchen tables across South Africa, and many parents are reading them with a mix of pride and worry. []

African Union Raises Funding to $1.4 Billion for Ebola Response in DRCongo and Uganda

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention triples the funding required to contain the Ebola outbreak, which is severely aggravated by a severe regional humanitarian crisis.

GNFS promotes fire safety education at Effia Methodist Primary School

As part of the “Catch Them Young” initiative on Fire and Flood Safety, the Regional Rural Fire Department of the Ghana National Fire Service, Western Regional Command, participated in a Career Day programme at Effia Methodist Primary School on June 20, 2025. The team, led by DO III Emma Otu-Akwa, engaged 350 pupils and teachers The post GNFS promotes fire safety education at Effia Methodist Primary School appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Over one million children referred for mental health support in a year

Anxiety is the most common reason for referrals, with demand growing for suspected autism support.

Doctors warn SA is heading for humanitarian crisis as migrants become too afraid to seek healthcare

Doctors warn SA is heading for humanitarian crisis as migrants become too afraid to seek healthcare

North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen

Experts fear that the number of children with mental health conditions has hit a crisis point, as a lack of funding and wider issues of poverty, housing and access to community support have hit some regions harder The post North of England hit hardest by ‘children’s mental health crisis’ as funding gaps widen appeared first on Big Issue.

JCF to Expand Public Education Efforts to Combat Cybercrime

Public education efforts aimed at combatting cybercrime are to be expanded as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) seeks to equip Jamaicans with the knowledge needed to identify and protect themselves []

SkyCity Adelaide Agrees AU$21M Fine Over AML Failures as Shares Jump 14 Percent

South Australia settled with SkyCity Adelaide for AU21M over AML failures dating to 2016. The June 19 agreement includes a governance overhaul — independent board, dedicated CEO — that investors greeted with a 14 percent share rally.

The towering implications of proposed Melbourne development

Readers respond to the latest proposals for Melbourne and Victoria.

Fostering programme seeks to recognise role of children

A new support programme has been launched to support families with children who take in foster children across Ireland.

14 life-changing funding and skills opportunities for Nigerian youths

Explore 14 funding, skills development, grants, fellowships and career opportunities available to Nigerian youths to boost their overall growth and development.

Rumble in Russell: Politicians have a bruising encounter with ex-All Blacks

The fundraiser for the Rugby for Life charity has grown into one of the biggest fixtures in Northland's sporting calendar.

Inside Summit Point, the Auckland school transforming learning for neurodivergent kids

Inside Summit Point, the Auckland school transforming learning for neurodivergent kids

USD 469 board member Kirsten Workman discusses improving student outcomes at SBAE Conference

Lansing School Board member Kirsten Workman was among the panelists sharing ideas on raising student achievement at the annual conference of School Boards for Academic Excellence (SBAE), held this year in Charleston, South Carolina. From its website, SBAE’s mission statement is: To restore academic excellence and parental rights in the American education system by building [] The post USD 469 board member Kirsten Workman discusses improving student outcomes at SBAE Conference appeared first on The Sentinel.

UNC works with consultants to create ‘place vision’ for Carolina North expansion

UNC's major Carolina North development continues to move forward. As the project enters its first phase of development, the university has hired consultants to create a place vision, which they describe as a North Star for the project.