Syrian refugee crisis stretching aid effort to its limits say aid agencies

Friday 02, Aug, 2013

Many Syrian refugees living outside camps across countries in the region are losing out on the help they desperately need, according to five international aid agencies today.

Bill Clinton & Chelsea see clean water saving lives in Rwanda

Thursday 08, Aug, 2013

Through the eyes of children, parents and teachers, former US President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton got a personal look at the toll of unsafe water, as part of his visit to Groupe Scholaire Camp Kanombe primary school in Kigali.

London 2012 inspires family to help World Vision

Thursday 15, Aug, 2013

A family of nine from the Rugby area has raised more than £6,000 for charity by cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats.

Painful memories

Monday 19, Aug, 2013

Like a lot of boys his age, Abdurrahman, 9, from Syria imitates sounds. Today, he is imitating the sound of rockets.

World Vision warns of further displacement in Goma as violent clashes resume

Friday 23, Aug, 2013

The UN combat brigade established to bring stability to the volatile eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, today fired artillery at M23 rebels threatening the border city of Goma, the UN and Congolese army confirmed.

Peace offensive is needed to end conflict in Syria, says World Vision

Wednesday 28, Aug, 2013

As the threat of military intervention looms, aid agency World Vision says all actors need to push forward with a peace offensive for children.

Parliament’s Syria debate must include impact on vulnerable children

Thursday 29, Aug, 2013

A debate on a motion backing the principle of military action in Syria is under way this afternoon in the Houses of Parliament.