Barely Afloat
Wednesday 03, Jun, 2015A survey in 2012 estimated nearly one-fifth of Cambodian children aged five to 17 were in work. No longer regularly in school, 12-year-old Khav has spent the last two years fishing the waters of Tonle Sap Lake in one of Cambodia’s weather-beaten boats - a job that is destroying his chances of receiving a consistent education.
A view from the summit
Thursday 04, Jun, 2015Ahead of the G7 summit in Berlin, WV's Rob Henderson reflects on Britain's position in the world and how World Vision had made a real difference in the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone.
We Have Hope
Wednesday 10, Jun, 2015Angela from Watye Ki Gen (We Have Hope) in northern Uganda, works with children whose mothers are former child captives of the Lord Resistance Army. ‘I want to judge and make sure justice is served,’ says Thomas, the son of a survivor of sexual violence, who was abused after being kidnapped. In this blog, Angela reflects on the progress of Watye Ki Gen since last years Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, and the work that still needs to be done.
Ebola - Maseray's Story
Monday 15, Jun, 2015After surviving Ebola, Maseray's life was in ruins; her husband and sister had both succumbed to the virus and she didn't know whether she could support her remaining family. That's when she took action - becoming one of the first female burial workers in her district of Sierra Leone.
Missing home
Tuesday 16, Jun, 2015Mike and his siblings are among an estimated 550,000 people who have fled South Sudan to escape fighting. He told us about his memories from home and how his new situation is affecting his future.
Too scared to stay at home
Sunday 28, Jun, 2015World Vision Ambassador Linda Barker recently visited Cambodia to meet Lee-Ap - a courageous thirteen-year-old girl, who, due to circumstances, acts as a parent to her three siblings.
Waiting to return home
Friday 19, Jun, 2015Since fleeing Syria for nearby Jordan, Qamar and her siblings have been trying to make the best of their situation - despite living in poor conditions and without the opportunities they left behind.
Reading and thriving
Thursday 25, Jun, 2015Since receiving new school books, 10-year-old Chimwemwe and her friends have found a new love of reading, and what's more, Chimwemwe has gone straight to the top of the class. A World Vision Literacy Boost programme is helping her to reach her potential by providing her community in Malawi with the resources needed for children to thrive.
Village Flowers
Tuesday 23, Jun, 2015World Vision's Alison Cole recently had the opportunity to attend some flower arranging workshops - just a few of the amazing Floral Friday activities that are raising money for children like Lee-Ap in Cambodia.
Letting hope bloom at Hampton Court
Tuesday 30, Jun, 2015Award-winning John Warland is hoping that his rice-garden at Hampton Court this week, will inspire people to get suitably floriferous for July 10th and continue to support hope blooming for children across the globe. He gives us a behind the scenes look at how his latest garden was created.