We Work for Every Child's Future
The AAP's global mission is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all children around the world.
About Us
Initiatives
Helping Babies Survive
Helping Babies Survive is a suite of evidence-based, hands-on training programs developed to reduce neonatal mortality in resource-limited environments.
Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (iKMC)
View our extensive library of virtual news show series that explore the science, benefits, and real-life experiences of iKMC.
Building Resilience Through Nature: The Role of Pediatricians in Supporting Child Development
There is a growing body of evidence that demonstrates the positive impact of natural environments on child development. By integrating nature into their advocacy and practice, pediatricians can ensure the healthy development of children and adolescents. In collaboration with Instituto Alana, Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria, and global pediatric experts, the AAP is supporting the introduction of evidence-based insights and actionable guidance for pediatricians, educators, and families on how connecting children with nature can support the physical and mental well-being of all children.
Building Capacity to Improve Immunization Systems: A Spotlight on Indonesia and Nigeria
AAP and the national pediatric societies of Indonesia and Nigeria have partnered with support from the CDC to nurture the unique role of in-country pediatricians and their pediatric societies to influence national immunization systems. By transforming clinical skills into advocacy skills focused on root problem identification and organizational capacity building, pediatricians can improve national immunization system outcomes.
The Pediatrician's Role in Supporting Nurturing Care for Early Childhood Development
This issue brief illustrates the roles pediatricians can play in promoting early childhood development (ECD) in clinical and community settings. It summarizes the science behind early childhood development, the Nurturing Care Framework, and actionable steps pediatricians can take to incorporate nurturing care for ECD.
Global Health Resources
Tele-mentoring Resources: AAP - UNICEF Partnership for Improving Newborn Care in Three Countries
This toolkit is a culmination of facilitated presentations, and related resources, for each of the newborn care topics identified as part of needs assessment visits. The resulting topics are organized within six main categories: Resuscitation, Essential Newborn Care, Small and Sick Baby, Follow-up Care and Prenatal Counseling, Quality Improvement, COVID-19 and Neonatal Care.