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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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Thousands of Filipino children traumatised by fighting in Marawi
Wednesday 14, Jun, 2017International children’s charity World Vision, has warned that thousands of children have been left shell-shocked and traumatised by continuous fighting in the Phillipines city of …
Farmers in Kenya’s ‘bread basket’ region grapple with armyworm invasion
Wednesday 14, Jun, 2017As millions of Kenyan farmers seek to recover from the double crisis of severe drought and floods triggered by an El Niño weather phenomenon, they now face a new threat: the fall a…
Thousands of children at risk as cases of cholera spike across Horn of Africa
Friday 09, Jun, 2017Thousands of children are at risk of cholera and other diseases following heavy rains in the Horn of Africa, humanitarian organisation World Vision warns today.
Ending violence against children grossly underfunded by global community
Wednesday 31, May, 2017More than one billion children are impacted by violence every year, but less than £860m is allocated by wealthy nations to keep children in developing countries safe from harm, aid…
Staggering number of unaccompanied South Sudanese child refugees in Uganda
Friday 19, May, 2017The number South Sudanese child refugees traveling alone to seek sanctuary in neighbouring Uganda has risen to alarming levels, World Vision has warned.
World Vision UK backs Global Day of Prayer to End Famine
Thursday 04, May, 2017World Vision UK is backing a global prayer day aimed at mobilising millions of Christians to act to prevent the mass starvation of children and their communities in Somalia, South …
Luxury Bridal Show says ‘Yes to the Dress’ and no to child brides
Tuesday 02, May, 2017Every 7 seconds, a girl under 15 years of age is forced into marriage. That’s why Terri Chan, the founder of bridal wear brand Les Trois Soeurs, is donating to World Vision UK.
World Vision joins NGOs in support of 0.7% UK foreign aid commitments
Friday 21, Apr, 2017The UK’s leading NGOs are calling on all major political parties to honour the nation’s legal promise to spend 0.7% of gross national income on aid, and extend the UKs leadership i…
World Vision UK honoured at prestigious Revo Opal Awards
Monday 10, Apr, 2017World Vision UK’s innovative installation ‘Journey of Hope’ has won Highly Commended at the prestigious Revo Opal Awards in London.
Brussels Conference: World Vision welcomes progress, but urges protection for Syrian children
Thursday 06, Apr, 2017International children’s charity World Vision has today urged for concrete action to protect Syria’s children following a major international conference with world leaders in Bruss…
Brussels Conference: World Vision warns children are fighting the war in Syria
Tuesday 04, Apr, 2017International children’s charity World Vision has today warned that the recruitment of children into militia is rising in war-torn Syria.
DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal raises £40 million
Wednesday 29, Mar, 2017World Vision UK has today welcomed the £40 million raised by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for East Africa.
Drought and conflict in South Sudan fuelling the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis
Friday 24, Mar, 2017International Children’s charity World Vision UK, is today warning of the soaring refugee crisis as drought and conflict in South Sudan force people to flee to neighbouring Uganda.
World Vision UK welcomes Government £10m in matched funding as DEC appeal reaches £24m
Tuesday 21, Mar, 2017International children’s charity World Vision UK today welcomed the Government’s commitment to double its matched funding for the Disaster Emergencies Committee (DEC) East Africa c…
World Vision joins faith-based NGOs in support of DEC East Africa appeal
Friday 17, Mar, 2017World Vision - alongside faith-based NGO’s: CAFOD, Christian Aid, Islamic Relief and Tearfund – called on faith communities across the UK to support the Disasters Emergency Committ…
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Carrying the burden | Syrian refugee seeks safety in Lebanon; now trapped in child labour
Friday 28, Oct, 2016Khalid fled the Syrian conflict, only to become trapped in child labour in Lebanon. How can you help Syria’s child refugees feel safe again?
The Carve a Heart tour is back for 2016!
Monday 24, Oct, 2016We are more excited than ever for this year’s annual #carveaheart campaign!
Susan’s secret history | The legacy of sexual violence in Uganda’s conflict
Tuesday 18, Oct, 2016Susan’s story: Daily hardship hides a terrible secret history that even she doesn’t know – it starts with sexual violence in Uganda’s conflict.
Mary's night of fear turns to peace | A child’s story from South Sudan to Ugandan refugee camp
Wednesday 12, Oct, 2016Mary tells her courageous story of fleeing South Sudan’s violent conflict. And how World Vision’s helping her to have hope for the future.
Mental health, at home and abroad
Monday 10, Oct, 2016As humanitarian emergencies continue to unfold around the world, children are increasingly exposed to violence and other experiences that leave them in desperate need of psychologi…
Hunger in Zimbabwe | Elida’s story of El Nino
Saturday 08, Oct, 2016This year’s poor rains and drought from El Nino have greatly affected the lives of 12-year old Elida, her two brothers, Christopher, 21, William, 16, and their grandmother, Emma. W…
Enivens wants a new home - life in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
Saturday 08, Oct, 2016Enivens lives in Haiti. His life has been turned upside down in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Endless Hope | Changing lives in Cambodia
Wednesday 05, Oct, 2016Theary was once a World Vision sponsored child. Now, at 22-years-old, she is working as an accountant and a part-time teacher. We recently caught up with Theary to find out how her…
Share my life: two brothers from South Sudan
Wednesday 21, Sep, 2016Recently we met with two brothers from South Sudan; ten-year-old Choul and eight-year-old Rewgok. After fleeing the Unity State and seeking refuge in Juba, all the brothers want is…
Savings turning into food | Empowering women in Mozambique
Wednesday 21, Sep, 2016A World Vision-supported savings group in Gaza province, southern Mozambique, is helping mothers like Esperança put food on the table for their children and grandchildren. Here, th…
Remembering the faces behind the numbers | UN Refugee Summit September 2016
Monday 19, Sep, 2016Today, as the UN discusses refugees and migrants and President Obama hosts world leaders for a discussion of the refugee crisis, humanitarian policy advisor Johan Eldebo writes abo…
Protecting children | Stopping sexual abuse in Sierra Leone
Saturday 17, Sep, 2016Two weeks ago, World Vision's Rob Henderson stepped off a plane and into a wall of humid, hot air in Sierra Leone. The reason for his visit was to show Mike Kane, former shadow mi…
Sponsorship brings hope in Armenia
Thursday 15, Sep, 2016Twin brothers, Hakob and Davit, have both suffered from cerebral palsy since early childhood in Armenia. Unable to go to school due to their condition, the boys live with their mot…
A helping hand in India
Tuesday 13, Sep, 2016We recently met with three families in India and spoke about the challenges faced relating to ill health, disability and debt. Struggling financially and unable to provide the amou…
Overcoming challenges in Zambia
Saturday 10, Sep, 2016We recently spoke to two inspiring families and discussed the challenges they’ve overcome in recent years. Children like Alex and Emmanuel require extra support, and with thanks to…
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