EDC's Anne Huntington and Joy Kennedy explore the value of joyful learning and share some play-based strategies.
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![Rwandan youth attend the National Youth Summit. A group of young Rwandans are in attendance at the National Youth Summit.](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/RYSummit_Node_10.18.19.jpg?itok=0KEQLCq0)
October 17, 2019
The National Youth Summit showcases the ways in which empowered youth drive their employment path forward and honors partnerships with local and central governments, private sectors, civil society organizations, and other partners.
![Where Are We in Addressing Mental Health Needs around the World? An image representing Where Are We in Addressing Mental Health Needs around the World?](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/H.Kar_10.10.19_Node.jpg?itok=qCSjU6GM)
October 10, 2019
In commemoration of World Mental Health Day (October 10), it is vital that the global community commit to addressing mental health care needs in ways that align with the evidence we have on effective approaches.
![Reflecting On Our Own Well-Being and Needs An image representing Reflecting On Our Own Well-Being and Needs](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/A.Swanson_10.10.19.png?itok=U-UADJoo)
October 9, 2019
Establishing regular staples of self-care needs to be a priority for those of us with careers spent in service to people and communities across the globe.
![Teachers: Making a World of Difference An image representing World Teacher's Day](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/K.Elliot_Lead_10.3.19.jpg?itok=ePii4hO1)
October 3, 2019
In honor of World Teachers’ Day (October 5), let’s reflect on all of the teachers who pour their skill, creativity, energy, and love into making the impossible possible for their students.
![Join EDC for Cyberlearning 2019 An image representing cyberlearning](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/S.Pillai_Lead_9.26.19.jpg?itok=Cuowlu5H)
September 27, 2019
When I mention my work with the Center for Innovative Research in Cyberlearning (CIRCL), people often ask, “So, what exactly is cyberlearning?” It’s a good question with a broad answer.
![Ambulance in front of a hospital](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/J.Reed_Lead_9.15.19.jpg?itok=AksgKp-j)
September 16, 2019
Over the past decade, suicide prevention efforts have increasingly relied on doctors to offer care and attention to people in...
![Suicide Prevention: Let’s Build a Stronger State Foundation An image representing Suicide Prevention: Let’s Build a Stronger State Foundation](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/E.Stout_Node_9.2.19.jpg?itok=3ZzgWPk8)
September 3, 2019
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time when we work at the local, state, and national levels to advocate for prevention, support those who may be struggling, and remember those we’ve lost.
![Preparing the Philippines for the Digital Economy—A Scalable Model for the Rest of the World? A photo of AWARE2 program participants](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/D.Offensend_9.2.19.jpg?itok=DJvxBNGQ)
September 3, 2019
We must continue to support economic and educational programs that help young people—no matter where they live—to unlock whatever opportunities may arise.
![Vaping and Teenagers A photo of a person vaping](https://edc.org/sites/default/files/styles/project_teaser_260x174/public/B.Granofsky_9.2.19.jpg?itok=hcM4_WCx)
September 2, 2019
In only a few years, e-cigarettes and vape pens have exploded in popularity—especially among teenagers, who often view them as less harmful than conventional cigarettes. But just how many teenagers are vaping?