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Vulnerable children must be considered as military action proceeds in Mali

BAMAKO, Mali 19 October 2012 -- Any conversations about military intervention in Mali must begin with consideration for the most vulnerable groups, particularly children, who are at risk of getting caught in the crossfire, says World Vision.

Justine Greening Speaks on Future of International Aid at Conservative Conference

Defending aid should not be hard sell for new Development Secretary
we can help people to lift themselves out of poverty for

Royal couple take time to learn about hardship and hope in Solomon Islands

World Vision today hosted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who learned about the organisation's work in Burns Creek, a troubled community on the outskirts of Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands.
are among the highest in the world and urban poverty is an increasing problem in many countries

Signs of a royal visit in the Solomon Islands

Laura Gemmell writes of the anticipation in the Solomon Islands ahead of Monday's visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
his community to work themselves out of poverty. Once a year he travels to either Australia

Duchess to meet campaigner tackling domestic violence in Solomon Islands

Women in the Solomon Islands suffer some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world. Two out of three women aged 15-49 who have ever been in a relationship, reporting experiencing physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner. That is 64 per cent.
we are empowering communities to overcome poverty in the Solomon … are among the highest in the world and urban poverty is an increasing problem in many countries

A Fond Farewell With a Hope to Return

James Butler, a World Vision child sponsor, describes the elation, the heartbreak and all emotions in between as he says goodbye to South Africa.

Lopez Lomong: he ran for his life, now he’s running in the Olympics

Lopez Lomong, who was kidnapped from a Sudanese village aged just six, will run the 5,000m for Team USA at the London 2012 Olympics. This is just part of his story.
poverty and ultimate redemption.

Your reactions: ‘What childhood means to me’

Your answers to 'What does childhood mean to you?’

Bolivia, Stories From the Children

Steve Richards, World Vision UK's Children's Communication Specialist shares some favourite stories and songs from the children he's recently been working with in Bolivia.

Visiting my Sponsored Children in Armenia

This is my third time in Armenia and its beauty never ceases to impress me. I have never been here at this time of year and its lush green landscapes, high mountains and bright blue skies provide a stunning backdrop to our three and a half hour journey to Sisian. I am really excited about seeing my sponsored children Aram and Nareh. I have met them before, but I’m keen to meet their families again and see the difference in their lives since I was last here.
I have seen a lot of children living in poverty around the world and it has made me want to