Tag Archives: Child mortality

Reframe: Improving Child Survival

My last post was a month ago, but in that space of time I have covered a very large distance in many different respects. I wrote as I travelled from Sydney to London to attend the Commonwealth Study Conference, otherwise … Continue reading

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An idea that changed the world

Global Zero seeks to mobilise people to join a movement with a seemingly impossible objective. The achievement of zero nuclear weapons held on earth by the year 2030. Seriously? Yes, seriously. Impossible you say. But take note: aspirational goals are … Continue reading

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From child mortality to child survival: what’s in a name?

Ok, so there seems to be a new phrase entering the lexicon of child health. ‘Child mortality’ is being used less frequently in favour to the use of ‘child survival’. What’s in a name? Does this really make a difference … Continue reading

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Change your thinking: it is a matter of perspective

The avuncular Hans Rosling joins us again to explain where the focus on child mortality ought to be placed across the world’s 7 billion people, and whether tackling this issue will make a difference. In his idiosyncratic way to craft … Continue reading

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Overcoming a dilemma: building a bridge

In my last post I wrote about a dilemma I faced. Come too far to stop, but not enough backing to start running on 12 December 2012. It was a real dilemma. I had been training hard to make this journey … Continue reading

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Take the Pledge: Slactivism or Game Changer?

UNICEF last month announced a breakthrough new initiative: they would ask everyone to visit ‘A Promise Renewed’ website and take the pledge to help reduce child mortality. I was especially intrigued when I heard of this campaign. Intrigued because this … Continue reading

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Photoessay: Committing to Child Survival

Here is a beautifully presented photo-essay by UNICEF that helps to tell the story about what work is going on around the world to combat child mortality. It doesn’t cost you to look a these photos, except for your time. … Continue reading

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Tiffany Eyes Off Grace’s First Birthday Cake (…meanwhile, somewhere in Sierra Leone…)

My good friends Nick and Liz have a daughter. Her name is Grace, and last weekend we all gathered in their backyard to celebrate her First Birthday Party. It was a beautiful day, lovely weather, too much food to eat, … Continue reading

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12.12.12 Design Forum

The journey taken during the 10 City Bridge Run will culminate in a Design Forum held in Seoul on 12 December 2012 (12.12.12) to crowdsource good ideas, and to listen and learn from four key questions. * Q1: What is best … Continue reading

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Methodology: How I See This Working

I filmed a short video while out doing 8 x 400 m sprint training on the weekend, and shared it here for you to understanding my methodology better. Check out the video here, and the notes below amplify the message. … Continue reading

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