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220 parents and caregivers participated in activities that … with traditional and basic methods to care for weak … I was in the middle of cooking. My pot was carried away by the waters and the wall of our

Luxury Bridal Show says ‘Yes to the Dress’ and no to child brides

Every 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.
Jenny Packham and Oscar de La

Case study: Borehole brings hope to schoolchildren

As experts in water, sanitation and hygiene in emergencies, we're drilling and restoring boreholes, building emergency latrines, distributing soap, hand wash kits and organising hygiene sessions with children. We’ve drilled two boreholes in Chad and two in Niger and water testing is currently underway. A further borehole in Niger is being repaired.
says Abubacar smiling. The safe water we provide is … but for Abubacar and his friends in the … Abubacar quickly … Abucacar’s school borehole will benefit around 500

May

taking care of her and her … work or care for his … to run the house and care for … they take care of their children. They ensure their … and she has enough time to care for her father and sister. With the 80

Nepal’s young disaster managers

In the case of an earthquake, Swosthani, 14, from Nepal and her classmates know what to do. She is no longer afraid and has joined a World Vision school club that ensures children in the community are safe.
many too scared to even go near the few buildings that

World Vision joins NGOs in support of 0.7% UK foreign aid commitments

The 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 in promoting stability, fairness and prosperity around the world.

May

care for all children. Championing … care. The occasion of the first Global … the UN Guidelines on the Alternative Care of … opportunity to realise their right to family care

Tools for school - vital materials for children affected by Child Labour in Afghanistan

Growing up with a father addicted to drugs, Negina, 12, from Afghanistan, was forced to work alongside her mother from sunrise to sunset to provide for her five younger siblings.
are in education for life and are cared for and protected. You can find out more … who was doing all she could to care for the children.

Fundraising Regulations

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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.

A $4 meal for a taste of home

For Mayssa, a Syrian mother displaced by conflict, the $4 dollars she rations for each meal is enough to give her three children a little taste of home. What would you be able to make with $4?
Mayssa was happy her husband chose to take care of himself. Mayssa and her family became … there was scarcely enough to go around to feed nine people.

What Our Kids Need: Blogger Stories

At the start of the year we asked to bloggers write about what their children last needed and what this meant to them. We were delighted with the inspirational posts that came back.
by selling trinkets to cars in traffic. Our homes aren’t in such states

April

April
taking care of her and her … work or care for his … to run the house and care for … they take care of their children. They ensure their … and she has enough time to care for her father and sister. With the 80

Brussels Conference: World Vision warns children are fighting the war in Syria

International children’s charity World Vision has today warned that the recruitment of children into militia is rising in war-torn Syria.
care about incessant violations of international

April

care for all children. Championing … care. The occasion of the first Global … the UN Guidelines on the Alternative Care of … opportunity to realise their right to family care

Caring for children in conflict: Child's play

All children love to play, whether at home or away. Children in the Lake Chad Basin are no different.
Playing their cares away Ibrahim … is a car maker in Sayam … Ibrahim the car maker is one of many young … creative and cared for in the midst of upheaval and crisis.

DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal raises £40 million

World Vision UK has today welcomed the £40 million raised by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for East Africa.

Fighting tuberculosis in drought-stricken Somalia

While Somalia is struggling with an on-setting famine, the country is, at the same time, fighting another silent killer: Tuberculosis. 8-year-old Molit and his brother Ali are being treated for Tuberculosis by World Vision.
we have been cared for well. For the past two … was very scared. People in my village sometimes die and

World Vision UK welcomes Government £10m in matched funding as DEC appeal reaches £24m

International 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 crisis appeal.
13 member charities carry out on the ground. Ms Patel

East Africa Crisis Update

Tens of thousands of children could starve to death as famine, food and water shortages affect 22 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia.
this is creating a precarious situation for children. HOW YOU CAN … healthcare and food is still massive. With DEC … people have been able to access basic health care services at mobile clinics.