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What is an ADP?

You may know that sponsoring a child supports their whole community. You may know that your child lives in one of our Area Development Programmes. But what exactly is an ADP and how does your support help?
education and child protection. 3. The last phase of the life cycle we

Lessons from Africa: Tackling FGM

FGM affects women and girls across the world, even here in the UK. Nell Williams looks at how success in tackling the most difficult of subjects in Ethiopia could be translated to our shores.
They have dedicated child protection officers who spend time in the

New Violence Revives Bitter Memories of South Sudan

When war broke out in Sudan in 1983, newborn Abraham's family were forced to flee the country for nearly a decade. Now, as fresh violence breaks out across South Sudan, he fears the same fate may be forced on his children.

South Sudan Crisis Update

As the conflict continues, we remember the children and their families affected by this situation.
shelter and basic household kits and child protection … Child Protection We've set up a child protection

Abuse shocking but not surprising, warns World Vision UK

The discovery of an organised crime group sexually exploiting children in the Philippines, using webcams to stream the abuse to the UK is shocking, but not surprising, warns the international children’s charity, World Vision.
Senior Child Protection Adviser at World Vision … World Vision takes child protection very seriously in all of our work. We run

Child Friendly Spaces

Child Friendly Spaces play such an important role in our emergency response. These spaces are for chidlren to play, have fun with other children in a safe environment - they also allow parents to continue work repairing and rebuilding with the peace of mind that their children are safe.
begin to repair or rebuild their homes. Child protection specialist Patrick Sooma told

El Nino Update

In 2016, the recurring El Niño phenomenon is expected to have its strongest effect for 50 years. The 2015-2016 El Niño may have passed peak season, but its influence will continue to be felt through weather systems across the world and throughout the year.
with local leaders and teenagers to improve child protection services throughout the project area. In … and will increase youth involvement in child protection matters.

Lake Chad Basin Update

sanitation and hygiene as well as child protection issues. At the height of the crisis 11 … have been intensified as well as those of child protection. Click here to read the Lake Chad Basin

Two Little Girls, Two Very Different Stories

Esther was married at just 11 years old. World Vision's Claire Bardell talks in this blog how reading Esther's story made her reflect on her own daughter's childhood, dreams and the life ahead of her.

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CHILD PROTECTION Channels of hope … Child Protection and Participation Putting girls at the

Miriam's Paradise: a small tent in Lebanon

For World Refugee Day our colleague, Joy Toose, from World Vision Australia - currently seconded to Lebanon - shares the moving story of Miriam and her 3 grandchildren living on the kindness of strangers.

Sponsor a child in Bangladesh

Many families in Bangladesh depend on their children to help earn money for the family. Sponsor a child in Bangladesh and allow them to go to school.

Sponsor a child in India

Sponsor a child in India and help provide nutrition and education. Many families in India go without food due to floods.

Sponsor a child in Sierra Leone

Sponsor a child in Sierra Leone, where food shortages often lead to health problems. Your help will provide access to clean water, healthcare and education
child protection and education

Sponsor a child in Niger

Sponsor a child in Niger today and help provide clean, safe water, food, healthcare & education for children and their communities.

Sponsor a child in Senegal

Sponsor a child in Senegal today and help provide clean, safe water, food, healthcare & education for children and their communities.

Sponsor a child in Ethiopia

Sponsor a child in Ethiopia, where communities often suffer drought. Your help will provide children with food, clean water, education & more.

Sponsor a child in Albania

Sponsor a child in Albania and change their lives for the better. Your support will provide education & train families in new farming techniques.

Children’s voices must be heard as communities prepare for disasters

Preparing thoroughly for disasters must be at the heart of future aid work, World Vision has said at an international conference on the issue.
Child protection issues related to disaster and conflict must … Child Protection systems that include birth

Expecting the unexpected in South Africa

World Vision sponsor Cara went to South Africa to visit her sponsored child in a visit with a dramatic final twist.