Joyous Celebration

joyous celebration: The birth of a child, royal or otherwise, is always a cause for joyous celebration. But while one child is destined to a life of affluence and influence, millions of others living in extreme poverty will be lucky if they live to their fifth birthday, according to The Star. Later this year, for example, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will host an international replenishment conference, calling upon donor nations to pledge the $15 billion over three years needed to support thousands of programs in over 150 countries that address the leading diseases that disproportionately afflict children living in poverty and Re: Royal birth an emotional roller-coaster ride, July 25 It would be wonderful if the world could collectively commemorate the British royal birth by taking steps to ensure children everywhere survive and thrive. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.