2013 was a year of positive change for millions of
children – and for each child, an individual story:
The newborn in Malawi born free from HIV because
her mother had access to the treatment she needed
to prevent transmission and to stay healthy.
The baby in Kosovo whose birth was registered by
a community health worker using a mobile phone,
helping fulfil her rights to health, an education and
a better life.
The toddler in Indonesia attending an early childhood
development programme, thus strengthening his
brain growth and opening the door to a lifetime
of learning.
The child in Nigeria receiving a full course of polio
vaccine because immunization campaigns were
able to reach her remote community.
The boy with a disability in Yemen no longer hidden
at home and able to attend school for the first time.
The indigenous teenager in Peru who can now speak
out against violence and exploitation and find support
to overcome her experiences.
The young girl in India enrolled in secondary school