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Crowds, including a healthy contingent of local and national Senegalese press, packed Pikine stadium and the rooftops of surrounding buildings to witness the first United Against Malaria /

Just moments ago, Ghana and Uruguay kicked-off their big World Cup match. Ghana’s the only African team still left in the widely-loved soccer tournament, so here’s hoping that they go far.

This Saturday, Argentina gets ready to face Germany in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. So we thought it would be appropriate that this week's video is a PSA featuring Argentina national team member and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lionel 'Leo' Messi.

Push is in South Africa supporting the Fair Play for Africa campaign. He’s reporting from an event in Umlazi township near Durban.
In the life of a campaigner one thing is certain: everything is uncertain. The unexpected becomes the norm. So, when I got a police escort into Durban I knew I was in for a different kind of time.

Youg Masai children playing football.

With all eyes on Africa for the world’s biggest football tournament this month, international development agency Oxfam is this week launching Don’t Drop the Ball on Aid,read more

Malaria No More was selected by FOX Sports as one of four charities of FOX Sports Supports. As a part of the FOX Sports Supports initiative, Malaria No More will be featured during FOX Sports’ 2010 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) coverage, and throughout January.

Nishi Kumar is working as an intern at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF throughout the Fall. This is her fourth post for Fieldnotes.