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"That was me when I was younger" - reflections on an encounter in Lebanon

When Heidi met Mais in a refugee camp in Lebanon she was surprised to find a bubbly, friendly young woman facing a new life outside her home country. But that doesn't mean Mais doesn't fully understand the reality of the situation she finds herself in.

Children bear brunt of South Sudan conflict as fighting flares

South Sudan’s brutal conflict is exacting a severe toll on children in the country, with more than half of those displaced being adolescents.

Grateful For Safety, But Desperate To Learn

Nasrella fled Syria with his family more than half a year ago and has lost touch with not only his father, but his friends, too. All he really wants, though, is the chance to continue his education.

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.
last year listening to stories from Syrian refugees who have been systematically starved in

Sowing The Seeds Of A Solution: Why Progress To Peace In Syria Is Essential

With the Geneva peace talks searching for a peaceful solution to the Syria conflict this week, Johan Eldebo outlines his experience of just why sowing the seeds of a solution is so vital for the children of Syria.
seen their towns double in population with refugees has helped keep schools open and the

South Sudan Crisis Update

As the conflict continues, we remember the children and their families affected by this situation.
South Sudanese refugees have fled to Uganda since December … refugees. … and psychosocial support project for refugees from South Sudan. The Empowering Children

Syria crisis response must be 'unprecedented', says World Vision UK at donor conference

Representatives of the world’s most powerful nations are meeting in Kuwait City today to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Syria and surrounding countries brought about by the long-running conflict.
number of Syrian refugees has quadrupled since the beginning of … instability due to the massive influx of refugees has stretched neighbouring government

World Vision rallies behind movement for Syria's children

World Vision,UNICEF, UNHCR, Save the Children, and other agencies today united behind a call to governments, aid agencies and the public to champion the children of Syria by backing the “No Lost Generation” aid intervention.
one million Syrian refugees are

It Could Have Been Me

Emergency Programmes Officer, Joanna Garbalinska, shares the very personal impact her recent visit to the victims of the Syria Crisis had on her. Not just the dramatic need of the people, but the fact that their lives before they were forced to flee were not that far from our own.
team and recently visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon. As she explains … had a lasting impact on her feelings for the refugees. By Joanna … ... That 2.2 million Syrians live as refugees in neighbouring

Syrian refugee families vulnerable as largest winter storm in years hits Lebanon

As the largest winter storm in years threatens Lebanon, World Vision is stepping up its preparations throughout the region to keep Syrian refugees safe from below freezing temperatures and snow.
throughout the region to keep Syrian refugees safe from below freezing temperatures and

A Tale of Two Catastrophes

Our CEO, Justin Byworth, reflects on the combine tragedies unfolding halfway around the world from each other: the enormous natural disaster in the Philippines and the man-made atrocities of the Syrian Crisis. How do we support children, communities and staff to have the greatest impact?
the resourcefulness of Syrian refugees finding some way to forge

Syria Crisis Update

Syria country information - find out the latest World Vision UK news for Syria, including the latest on the Syria crisis
directed and filmed by child refugees. Watch the 7 Stories After … Since 2011 we've been working with Syrian refugees in Lebanon and with the local communities.

Lake Chad Basin Update

refugees and displaced people with our

World Vision Response to the Daily Telegraph

A statement from World Vision UK concerning today's article in the Daily Telegraph about aid money in Syria.
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Syria crisis - a time of tears

9 months after his last visit, Justin Byworth is back in Beiruit and describes firsthand what Syria’s descent means for its mothers and fathers, sons and daughters.
that serves as home to Hamed and 200 other refugees to a … in place after place. As unregistered refugees they received no assistance until a

Children of Syria Share Their Dreams

Fled from their homes, living in a foreign country, often in little more than a tent, the children of Syria are facing challenges that no child should be forced to face. But what do they dream about for their future?
refugees are fleeing their Syrian homes to escape the

Refugee crisis

We really value your prayers for our work across the world. As a Christian organisation we believe it is important for the goodness and grace of God to permeate all we do. We believe God will use your prayer to bring life in all its fullness to every child, family and community that we work in.
the only solution available to many Syrian refugees during that … compassion and patience for refugees. Pray for a quicker and more effective

Without education, Syria’s children and future are at risk

World Vision's Joy Toose shares the very real concerns for the children of Syria who, despite being safe from bombardment in Lebanon, now face falling behind through lack of schools and education.
refugees that it’s easy to overlook the importance of … I still worry though. As thousands of refugees leave Syria every day I wonder where

‘Terrifying landmark’ as number of Syrian refugees passes two million

Aid agency World Vision continues to step up its efforts in Syria and neighbouring countries, as the number of refugees fleeing the conflict reaches a landmark two million.
as the number of refugees fleeing the conflict reaches a landmark two … of the population is set to be made up of refugees by Christmas. Justin … million refugees