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Indonesia tsunami: The children who have lost everything
Wednesday 10, Oct, 2018Ten-year-old Olivia lost everything she owned during the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami - including her favourite toy.
Indonesia tsunami: Aid worker's diary of desperation and hope
Friday 05, Oct, 2018"Living in a disaster-prone country like Indonesia, I’m not a stranger to scenes of grief, but the devastation brought by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Palu was unbearable to fathom."
Back to school: From binding books to reading them
Thursday 30, Aug, 2018Day in and day out, 12-year-old Mohsin would work 10-hour shifts hauling around huge piles of books, desperate to know what was written inside of them.
Tania's story: Head of the family but still a child
Wednesday 29, Aug, 2018Instead of going to school, Tania spent many of her days peeling piles of icy shrimp - squatting for eight-hour shifts at a local fish depot.
Child sponsorship in Albania: Flavio and Amy's story
Saturday 21, Jul, 2018After two years of sponsoring and exchanging letters with Flavio, now 11 years old, in Albania, Amy decided to meet him and his family for the first time.
Advocating for a world where no girls are victims of child marriage
Tuesday 26, Jun, 2018Meghla escaped child marriage when she was 13 and has been working to change attitudes in her community ever since.
Children born of rape in war: Jacob's story
Tuesday 19, Jun, 2018Jacob is 17 years old. He should be enjoying school and thinking about his future, but instead his short life has been marred by struggle.
Meet the girls using football to challenge gender stereotypes
Thursday 14, Jun, 2018As the World Cup gets underway, we visit a group of girls in South Sudan using the beautiful game to make a difference.
The only ring on young girls' minds should be from the school bell
Tuesday 12, Jun, 2018Every year, 15 million girls under the age of 18 are married - but how can we stop it? It takes a world.
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Hurricane Matthew - World Vision prepares for impact
Tuesday 04, Oct, 2016While powerful Hurricane Matthew bore down on the island of Haiti, World Vision was preparing to help those whose lives may be affected.
Sierra Leone: UK must commit existing funds to child protection as cases of sex abuse rise
Thursday 22, Sep, 2016Sierra Leone: World Vision urges UK government to commit funds to child protection as cases of sexual abuse rise
World Vision calls the attack a turning point in the war and says ceasefire has achieved nothing
Tuesday 20, Sep, 2016World Vision has expressed shock at an airstrike that hit an aid convoy in Syria, reportedly leaving 12 dead. The UN says 18 trucks were hit on their way to deliver aid to 78,000 p…
Truck with 3D image of child refugees brings stark reality of crisis to London
Monday 19, Sep, 2016A truck bearing a 3D image of asylum-seeking children, will this morning (Monday 19 September 2016), drive across London to highlight the strife and challenges that child refugees …
Statement in response to the announcement of new FGM figures in the UK
Thursday 15, Sep, 2016Aid charity World Vision UK today called for a global political and legal concerted approach at tackling the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), following the latest figures
World Vision UK hosts local sponsors for children in Niger
Wednesday 31, Aug, 2016World Vision yesterday hosted six Milton Keynes residents who sponsor children in Niger to discuss the charity’s work in the drought-stricken West African country.
World Vision responds as earthquakes strike Myanmar and Italy
Thursday 25, Aug, 2016World Vision responds as earthquakes strike Myanmar and Italy killing scores of people.
Iconic image represents 'grim reality' of Syria Crisis
Thursday 18, Aug, 2016World Vision reacts to the heartbreaking image of five-year-old Omran being pulled from rubble in Aleppo.
World Vision International CEO issues statement on arrest of Gaza official
Tuesday 09, Aug, 2016Statement by Kevin Jenkins, President and CEO of World Vision International, on Mohammad El Halabi's arrest.
Statement on World Vision's Staff Arrest
Thursday 04, Aug, 2016On June 15th, 2016, Mohammad El Halabi, the manager of operations for World Vision in Gaza, was arrested on his way home from routine meetings.
Russia/Syria plan for humanitarian corridors 'deeply flawed'
Wednesday 03, Aug, 2016World Vision today joins a global push for a two-day 'humanitarian pause' in the battle for Aleppo. In all, 34 international bodies are calling for a 48 hour cease-fire that would …
World Vision calls for more political commitment and funds to end global hunger at Rio summit
Wednesday 03, Aug, 2016The international aid charity, World Vision warns that three million children will die every year unless governments take far-reaching action to prevent malnutrition.
Goodwood festival comes fashionably to life as event puts World Vision project on spotlight
Wednesday 27, Jul, 2016One of the most exciting and glamorous days on the horse racing calendar, is now just a day away.
Southern African countries declare "regional disaster" as new report warns of increase in cases of sexual violence
Tuesday 26, Jul, 2016World Vision UK has today called for urgent funds to help support countries in Southern Africa as millions face food shortages due to a massive El Niño-induced drought.
Bold plan to halt child marriage in jeopardy, warns new report
Friday 22, Jul, 2016World Vision is urging the new International Development Secretary Priti Patel to take a lead in ramping up action to eradicate child marriages by 2030.
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Starting over in Stepanavan, with help from child sponsors
Friday 13, Jan, 2017In April 2016, eight-year-old Nelly’s family fled their village when heavy fighting broke out between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the Southeast of the country. Nelly’s f…
5 reasons to sponsor a child
Friday 06, Jan, 2017How to achieve all New Year's resolutions in one simple move. Feel great, help others, form positive relationships and sponsor a child today.
The many things my child needs
Wednesday 04, Jan, 2017What was the last thing your child needed? This New Year, World Vision asks bloggers to think about the most recent thing their children needed.
Life with El Niño in Latin America | World Vision UK
Wednesday 28, Dec, 2016The El Niño weather phenomenon is affecting countries across Latin America, including Bolivia and Honduras. Crops are failing and communities are being split. Read one family’s sto…
Light up Syria’s dark days with a message of hope
Tuesday 20, Dec, 2016Aleppo’s destruction has left Syrian children facing some of their darkest days yet. We also know that Aleppo is only one of many besieged cities in Syria and another 400,000 peopl…
Fleeing Aleppo: one family’s story of leaving the war-torn city
Monday 19, Dec, 2016The fighting in Aleppo has intensified, but the evacuations of families from Eastern Aleppo has been suspended. Before the suspension, 8,000 families escaped on buses. Many left wi…
The difference chickens can make
Sunday 18, Dec, 201617 years ago when Bee was just a baby he lost his father, and his mum, Esnart was struggling to feed the family. Fast-forward to today and the family is thriving; they often help t…
Bullet-ridden schools lie abandoned in reclaimed cities across Iraq
Monday 05, Dec, 2016As the battle to retake Mosul continues, urgent action is needed to allow children to resume their education.
Timely interventions for a world of difference | Urmila's HIV/AIDs story
Thursday 01, Dec, 2016This Worlds AIDs Day we share the story of an HIV positive mother we've worked with in India, and her fight to secure medical care for herself and her children.
Wiping the Slate Clean
Sunday 27, Nov, 201614-year old Elisa now has a toilet in her house. She now uses soap and water to clean herself instead of stones and leaves. Elisa is one of five thousand children World Vision …
Emmanuel, the 11-year-old South Sudan presidential hopeful
Monday 21, Nov, 201611-year-old Emmanuel wants to be the president of South Sudan. The reason, he tells me, is “to bring peace to my country.”
My name is Varsha
Friday 18, Nov, 201611-year old Varsha now takes time each morning to keep clean after learning from World Vision how important personal hygiene is for staying healthy. Her transformation has inspired…
Children re-create war scenes in their first art class since fleeing Mosul
Tuesday 15, Nov, 2016Since 17 October thousands of children have been displaced in northern Iraq as a result of military operations to retake the city of Mosul from ISIL.
Caring for Leyte's Children
Friday 11, Nov, 2016It’s amazing what 3 years of building resilience has done to help children recover from the scars of typhoon Haiyan.
A night of hope - the fundraiser’s guide to #carveaheart
Saturday 29, Oct, 2016Fundraising Specialist Charlotte Tipping shares her fundraising ideas as she gets ready to #carveaheart on 31 October and raise money for children living in fear in countries like …
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