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World Vision Welcomes the Announcement of the Gaza Ceasefire

World Vision calls for ceasefire to hold to address the urgent needs of children and to provide urgent aid delivery.
private schools remain largely unreached by child protection interventions. About

Mothers Are Strong And Resilient: Reflecting On Tackling Early Childhood Deaths

Sarah Morgan reflects on her work in the field helping children to survive to celebrate their fifth birthday as she plans to do exactly that with her own daughter back in the UK.

UK Aid Agencies Help Hundreds of Thousands in Gaza

Despite renewed violence in Gaza this morning, we continue to find ways to provide whatever help they can.
injured people. Plan UK is providing child protection and psychosocial support to

Girl Summit: Children Free From Fear of FGM and Early Marriage

Ahead of next week's Girl Summit our Child Rights Programme Advisor, Tracy Shields shares why she's raising not just her voice and our voice, but the voices of the children living in fear of FGM and early marriage.
from education to child protection. … organisation working in child protection World Vision are proud to be a part of this … they have been learning about child protection issues and who can they talk to about them.

Youth Delegates: "Sexual Violence Should Not Be A Taboo Issue"

World Vision Youth Delegates Babra, Espe and Suad share their stories to help end sexual violence in conflict.

Time To Act: Ending Sexual Violence In Conflict

On the eve of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, our senior child rights policy advisor, Erica, shares her personal experiences that highlight just how important the summit is for everyone involved.

Urgent help needed for South Sudan to avert catastrophe

The dire conditions of hungry children in South Sudan will get unimaginably worse unless urgent measures are taken to reverse a rapidly deteriorating situation, a new report warns today. Governments meet in Oslo tomorrow to discuss pledging funds to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
including funding for food aid and child protection. It urges UNMISS to relieve overcrowding in

A Thank You From A Family Four Hours Away

World Vision UK's Head of Public Affairs, Gavin, shares simple message from the crowded camps of Syrian refugees in Jordan: they are truly grateful for your support.

Sudan

people and their host communities. Child protection We have set up child friendly spaces for

DR Congo

World Vision is strengthening systems for child protection at local … and refer some to those responsible for child protection and also arrange awareness raising sessions

Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza

You helped us raise over £290,000 for the Gaza Crisis Appeal.
their communities and identify solutions Child protection … helped raise awareness in their schools on child protection issues including school violence and absence

Afghanistan

in one Afghanistan province alone. Child protection

Haiti

to grow crops on more fertile soil. Child protection School directors have been trained in

Jordan

have been distributed to Syrian refugees. Child protection We have built safe places for children to

Somalia

Child protection Through education and

Lebanon

create safe and inviting classrooms. Child protection With community support we are promoting

World Vision UK welcomes first prosecution under the Female Genital Mutilation Act

The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena and Hasan Mohamed will appear before magistrates at Westminster Magistrates Court in April. They will be charged relating to a medical procedure performed in a London hospital in 2012.
dedicating child protection officers to spending time in the

Priceless Coloured Paper: Why Child-Friendly Spaces Are Vital For Recovery

Once the immediate aftermath of a major emergency like Typhoon Haiyan has past, there is still a huge amount of work to be done, not least in getting the people affected back on their feet. World Vision's child-friendly spaces help children like Harvy to find ways to express themselves and discuss their fears in a safe and supportive environment.
trained to observe and identify issues of child protection and stress among children after such a

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.

"I Could Make Six Bracelets In A Day": The Life Of A Child Worker

Sonali started making jewellery at the age of five in order to support her family. Today's blog from our colleague in India shows us how your support helped share Saonali's journey from working crafting jewellery to going to school.