Promoting diabetes education for a healthy tomorrow

Our mission

An estimated 1.8 million children and youth under the age of 20 live with type 1 diabetes

The Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) programme aims to bring diabetes education to schools to fight diabetes-related stigma and promote healthy lifestyles to tackle the modifiable risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

Schools play a crucial role in a child’s life by shaping their education and behaviours. Promoting diabetes education and healthy lifestyles in the school environment can help ensure a healthy and prosperous tomorrow.

See our impact

What we do

KiDS promotes diabetes education and prevention to children and adolescents through awareness, education and advocacy activities. Learn more.

Awareness

KiDS raises awareness of the importance of diabetes education through webinars, events, campaigns and podcasts

Education

KiDS promotes diabetes education in schools by facilitating education sessions and providing diabetes learning resources

Advocacy

KiDS is committed to advocating for national policies that support diabetes education and prevention in the school environment

Explore our resources

Advocacy resources

A selection of resources to support advocacy activities aimed at promoting diabetes education in schools.

Educational resources

Download our diabetes education resources to help children and adults understand how to manage and prevent diabetes.

Awareness resources

Raise awareness by sharing our content including podcasts, webinars and more!

Discover our educational resources

KiDS resources have reached over 1 million children in 23 countries.

Success stories

KiDS implementation in Egypt

KiDS event at the Milagres College in Mangalore, India

KiDS event at the King Abdulaziz University Hospital Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

How you can get involved

Find out how you can promote diabetes education among children and adolescents in your community.

Run a KiDS Session

Organise an education session at school to teach students and staff about diabetes management and prevention

Advocate for KiDS

Call on your policymakers to implement the KiDS programme and support diabetes education and prevention in schools in your country

Share your story

Tell us a personal story or testimony about living with diabetes or caring for someone with diabetes in the school environment

See testimonials from individuals around the world

Latest news

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News

KiDS programme showcased at ISPAD 2025

24 Nov 2025 | International Diabetes Federation News

The 51st ISPAD 2025 Annual Conference in Montreal, Canada, from 5-8 November, showcased strong collaboration on diabetes education in schools while providing a powerful platform for advancing global efforts to support children and young people living with diabetes.

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KiDS pilot launched in Maharashtra schools

02 Sep 2025 | International Diabetes Federation News

The initiative, rolled out in more than ten schools across the state, introduces teachers, students, and caregivers to the new KiDS educational resources.

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KiDS programme launches in Ghana to raise diabetes awareness in schools

07 Jul 2025 | International Diabetes Federation News

On 24 June, the Kids and Diabetes in Schools (KiDS) programme was officially launched in Ghana with a workshop organised by Sanofi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

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KiDS programme expands across Thailand

27 Jun 2025 | International Diabetes Federation News

kids and diabetes in schools programme in Korea

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KiDS programme to launch in the Republic of Korea to raise diabetes awareness in schools

26 Jun 2025 | International Diabetes Federation News

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Partners

KiDS is an International Diabetes Federation (IDF) programme undertaken in partnership with the International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) and supported by an educational grant from Sanofi.