Family & Children

New $600M health fund aims to save 300,000 lives of mothers and babies in Africa amidst USAID aid cuts

Africa Family & Children

4 min read

A new fund that aims to prevent 300,000 health-related avoidable deaths in Africa has been launched with the support of a coalition of global philanthropies that have stepped in to bridge the gap left by the withdrawal of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programmes. With a joint commitment of nearly US$600 million, the Beginnings Fund aims to accelerate maternal and newborn survival in Africa by enhancing access to quality care for 34 million mothers and babies by 2030.

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Opinion

I was forced from home for my faith in Christ

Asia Religious Freedom Family & Children

3 min read

After a miraculous healing and turning to Jesus, an Indian family has faced persistent persecution. Recently it became so fierce they were forced to flee. Nevertheless, a powerful witness to faith in Christ remains in their village that we pray will one day bear much fruit. Here is their first-hand story.
Helping our children in a time of overwhelming anxiety

US & Canada Family & Children

5 min read

The suicide rate in the USA among 10-14-year-old children had nearly tripled in the last decade, while the rate for older teens increased by 76%. Children and teens worldwide can experience social isolation, health fears, and the uncertainty all around them, realizing that their parents don’t always know how to deal with difficult circumstances. All these can easily lead to depression. But we can provide real hope by helping them to rest in God.
Labor Day is a perfect time to teach children the biblical value of work

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture Church & Missions

5 min read

Good habits and great values are modeled to children by their parents. Working alongside a parent or older guardian can be a great way to enable values—and faith—transfer. Labor Day is an ideal time to discuss work with children. Here are some ideas to get the conversation started with children you know.
K-Pop Demon Hunters film challenges theologies of self-hatred with encouragement to shine

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

9 min read

The K-Pop Demon Hunters phenomenon is spreading like wildfire. The light animated fantasy film with its catchy K-Pop music and classic mythical narrative is a contemporary redemptive analogy able to open the door for gospel conversations. For this contributor it also shone a light on excessively puritanical theologies and reminded her of the goodness of God's love for her.

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Oceania Family & Children Society & Culture

Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12-year-old, grants custody to father

By CDI Staff

An Australian judge has ruled against a mother’s request to begin transitioning her 12-year-old son using puberty blockers, instead granting custody of the child to his father.
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Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture Religious Freedom Family & Children Education

Head of Association of Evangelicals in Africa calls for rethinking theology to address extremism, poverty and youth crisis

By Timothy Goropevsek

Christian Daily International sat down with Rev. Dr. Master Matlhaope, General Secretary of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) at the AEA Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya, for a conversation about the contemporary challenges evangelicals face in Africa. Matlhaope issued an urgent call for the African Church to rethink its theology and redefine its mission in order to confront the continent’s complex issues—from poverty and extremism to poor governance and underinvestment in its youth.
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Latin America Family & Children Society & Culture

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa reelected amid political tensions, promises to protect family values

By Javier Bolaños

President Daniel Noboa secured a second term Sunday, April 13, with a decisive victory over leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez, solidifying his mandate to confront escalating violence and promote conservative social policies in a deeply polarized nation.
2 min read

US & Canada Family & Children

'The Unbreakable Boy’ brings powerful message of love and resilience for Autism Acceptance Month

By CDI Staff

Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company announced that The Unbreakable Boy, a heartwarming film based on a true story of resilience and unconditional love, has been released for home viewing in April in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month.
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Oceania Church & Missions Family & Children

Lutheran Mission-Australia backs biblical view on sexuality with new creed

By Chris Eyte

Lutheran Mission-Australia (LM-A) has affirmed its commitment to biblical teaching on sexuality after its president, the Rev. Matt Anker, signed The Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity. In a press release issued in March 2025, LM-A—a movement created to encourage Australian Lutherans to remain faithful to God and his Word—expressed concern over Christians responding unbiblically to societal pressures and temptations surrounding sex and relationships.
3 min read

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

Evangelicals welcome UN pressing Canada to repeal assisted dying law for people with disabilities

By Chris Eyte

International pressure is mounting on Canada to repeal its medical assistance in dying (MAiD) law after a United Nations disability rights committee issued a warning expressing “extreme concern” over legislation that permits euthanasia for people without a foreseeable natural death.

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World Evangelical Alliance concludes Seoul Assembly with new leadership and renewed call to unity and mission

Asia Church & Missions

Less than 4 min

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its General Assembly on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, following five days of worship, discussion, and reflection under the theme “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.” The event gathered 850 participants from 124 nations, uniting evangelical leaders from across continents to chart the global movement’s direction for the next six years.
WEA panel urges return to family-centered disciple making as foundation of the Church

Asia Family & Children Church & Missions

about 7 min
WEA GA elects new International Council, elects veteran evangelical leader Godfrey Yogarajah as Chair

Asia Church & Missions

about 5 min
'Order and oversight create the ecosystem of accountability,' says panel on generosity at WEA Assembly

Asia Society & Culture Bible & Theology

about 8 min
Go out to the world but don’t dilute the Gospel, says evangelist

Asia Church & Missions

about 4 min
'Grace brings us all close to God — and makes us one,' says Botrus Mansour in devotional on final day of WEA Assembly

Asia Church & Missions Bible & Theology

about 4 min

Family & Children

New $600M health fund aims to save 300,000 lives of mothers and babies in Africa amidst USAID aid cuts

HHS releases 400-page report denouncing puberty blockers, sex-change surgeries for minors

Evangelical and pro-family leaders warn Bolivian child-marriage bill may enable abuse of minors

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Belgium considers euthanasia law expansion to include dementia patients

Families not facilities: Kenya at crossroads as MPs, churches raise concerns about feasibility of government's plan to close orphanages

Billy Graham chaplains respond after deadly attack at Filipino festival in Vancouver

Hidden public health crisis led to alarming increase in orphanhood in US and globally, family-based care critical, experts say

Churches called to ‘compel’ people with disabilities into fellowship, says Joni and Friends VP

Opinion

I was forced from home for my faith in Christ

Helping our children in a time of overwhelming anxiety

Labor Day is a perfect time to teach children the biblical value of work

K-Pop Demon Hunters film challenges theologies of self-hatred with encouragement to shine

Latest

Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12-year-old, grants custody to father

Head of Association of Evangelicals in Africa calls for rethinking theology to address extremism, poverty and youth crisis

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa reelected amid political tensions, promises to protect family values

'The Unbreakable Boy’ brings powerful message of love and resilience for Autism Acceptance Month

Lutheran Mission-Australia backs biblical view on sexuality with new creed

Evangelicals welcome UN pressing Canada to repeal assisted dying law for people with disabilities

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World Evangelical Alliance concludes Seoul Assembly with new leadership and renewed call to unity and mission

WEA panel urges return to family-centered disciple making as foundation of the Church

WEA GA elects new International Council, elects veteran evangelical leader Godfrey Yogarajah as Chair

'Order and oversight create the ecosystem of accountability,' says panel on generosity at WEA Assembly

Go out to the world but don’t dilute the Gospel, says evangelist

'Grace brings us all close to God — and makes us one,' says Botrus Mansour in devotional on final day of WEA Assembly

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