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Brussels Conference: World Vision welcomes progress, but urges protection for Syrian children
International 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 Brussels.
World Vision UK announces new Chief Executive
World Vision UK announces new Chief Executive.
start of 2015 after former Chief Executive Justin Byworth stepped down at the end of five years in the
Aid promise set to become law
A commitment to spend 0.7% of Britain's gross national income on livesaving overseas aid looks set to become law.
as law. World Vision Chief Executive Justin Byworth
Typhoon threatens recovery efforts in Philippines
13 months after typhoon Haiyan, survivors are now bracing for another potentially devastating tropical storm.
Justin Byworth to stand down as World Vision UK Chief Executive
Justin Byworth, chief executive of World Vision UK, is to step down from his post at the end of this year.
How Local Advocacy Can Form A Global Agenda: Reflections From The Girl Summit Youth Delegates
Alice and Alfred flew in from Sierra Leone to take part in the Girl Summit to tackle the issues of FGM and early marriage. One month on from their visit, they both take time to reflect on the change they are helping enable from a local to a global level.
Mud, Mosquitoes and Malakal's Children of War
World Vision UK CEO, Justin Byworth, has recently returned from a trip to see the dramatic, life-threatening impact that the conflict in South Sudan is having on more than half of its population. A few weeks ago he visited Malakal, a sleepy provincial town that has been almost obliterated, where he listened to survivor’s stories.
Girl Summit 2014: Recap, Reflection & Conclusion
As the Girl Summit draws to a close, our Child Rights Programme Advisor Tracy Shields completes Part II of her summit reflection.
Girl Summit 2014: World Vision leads drive to end FGM and child marriage
Speaking at UK's first Girl Summit, WVUK CEO Justin Byworth shares solutions to end FGM & Early Marriage.
World Vision UK CEO Justin Byworth told delegates during the main plenary the …
Famine Looms as Cholera Strikes the Children of South Sudan
Our CEO, Justin, was in South Sudan last week to see first-hand the wide-ranging and life-threatening effects of the conflict that has raged across the country. In his blog he reflects on the impact of conflict on children who should never have to experience the fear in which they live.
South Sudan: Not the Independence Day Celebration Anyone Hoped For
The situation is South Sudan is worsening. While the country marks the 3rd anniversary of its independence, nearly half the population is in need of urgent assistance. This is not the Independence Day anyone hoped for.
million people will soon need help. Our CEO Justin Byworth has been in South Sudan this week speaking
Angela's Story: "Enough is enough."
At this week’s Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict we’ll be promoting the voice of one survivor whose road to London is one of both heartbreaking pain and heart-warming recovery.
says World Vision UK CEO Justin Byworth.
Survivor of wartime sexual violence to address major summit in London
A former Ugandan schoolgirl abducted from her classroom and subjected to years of sexual violence by the Lords’ Resistance Army is to urge world governments to step up their efforts to stamp out rape as a weapon of war.
World Vision UK CEO Justin Byworth
Azraq refugee camp opens amidst growing humanitarian needs of Syrian crisis
A new refugee camp has opened in Jordan, designed to provide 100,000 people with long-term care and shelter. Over the last year World Vision has worked alongside the United Nations and other aid agencies to develop a purpose built camp that can offer immediate, but also lasting, refuge.
To hear more on the opening of Azraq from Justin Byworth please watch this
UK government first in G8 to hit overseas aid target
World Vision applauds the UK government for honouring the commitment first made more than 40 years ago to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income on overseas aid.
What Does A Lost Generation Mean For The Children Of Syria
Our CEO Justin Byworth reflects on the people he met and the stories he heard while visiting Lebanon in the lead up to the 3rd anniversary of the Syria crisis. He explains why we must stand with the children of Syria and take action to help bring peace.
Tacloban Rises
Our CEO, Justin, writes movingly of the deep devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan and reflects on the legendary resilience of the Filipino people who, despite everything, are getting on with their lives and rebuilding what they lost.
Restoring Clean Water to Typhoon-Hit Communities
Where do your emergency donations go? In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, Leoniza explains how the assessment team delivered just the right solution for this community, keeping its children safe from illness and disease.
Syrian children’s futures depend on Geneva II peace agreement
World Vision has joined the call for all parties to the Syria conflict to negotiate a peace agreement at Geneva II to end the bloodshed, protect children and allow humanitarian aid to be provided to those desperately in need in the war-torn country.
Chief Executive Justin Byworth said that the only real and lasting solution