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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.
conflict. Still … understand that war is not a solution to any conflict and peaceful dialogue is the way forward. … of children caught up in the conflict. World Visioni South Sudan has been

South Sudan Crisis Update

As the conflict continues, we remember the children and their families affected by this situation.
with children in three areas affected by the conflict to find out how they’re living and about the … experiences give a snapshot of the wider conflict and how it’s affecting children. Donate now

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.

Peace eludes Africa’s newest country as South Sudanese fight again for their lives

Outside the church where South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir prays every Sunday, Flora Joseph, 28, sleeps in the open. Paralyzed in both legs and unable to walk, she came here to seek refuge with her family when their village in Juba became the epicenter of South Sudan’s most recent conflict.
most recent conflict.

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.
anniversary of the conflict in March. A special website has been

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.
Syria because our house was destroyed in the conflict and we were scared for our children. And now

Proposed peace talks the best chance for future of Syria’s children, says World Vision

World Vision applauds UN announcement for a set date of peace talks on 22 January 2014 arguing this offers the only real hope of shining a light on the dire humanitarian situation faced by Syrian children.
and pushing for a lasting end to the conflict. … detailing the consequences of the Syrian conflict on young people. More than four million … an alarming number of children used in the conflict. In some hotspots of the

Lake Chad Basin Update

food shortages and disease. Conflict in northern Nigeria forced tens of thousands … Diffa continue to face the consequences of conflict. An estimated

Syria Crisis Update

Syria country information - find out the latest World Vision UK news for Syria, including the latest on the Syria crisis
The cost of conflict for … 2018 marked the seventh anniversary of the conflict in … about how the conflict continues to affect them. Children spoke of

Gaza Crisis Update

We pray for those affected by the Gaza Conflict The world is a terrifying place right … us for those who have been impacted by the conflict in Gaza. Together we pray for all the

World Vision welcomes M23 rebels pledge

World Vision welcomes the pledge by the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo to end their insurgency.
their homes in the last year to avoid the conflict between the rebels and the government. … in IDP camps are unsure of whether the conflict is actually over

World Vision calls on the Prime Minister for an end to Child Marriage

World Vision calls on the Prime Minister to use his influence at the up-coming Commonwealth gathering in Sri Lanka to press for an end to child marriage.
growing problem of violence against women in conflict.

Leaders must back Hague in tackling rape in wartime

World Vision UK is calling on governments to back a declaration by William Hague at the UN later today, calling on countries to tackle the ‘abhorrent crime’ of sexual violence in conflict.
of sexual violence in conflict. The Foreign Secretary will urge … commonplace and can emerge as a weapon of conflict.

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?
are fleeing their Syrian homes to escape the conflict that has ravaged their homeland. In this

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.
to solve the underlying causes of this conflict and build peace in Syria. Pray they will

Polio outbreak in Somalia is symptom of global health inequality

Millions of the world’s most vulnerable children are falling through the cracks, even as child deaths are declining globally, warns World Vision.
period of time as a result of the continued conflict and natural … displaced due to conflict or fragile contexts. About half of the

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.
Some of them will be adults before this conflict is over. Of everything I’ve seen and

Publications

Agenda for Sustainable Development Applying conflict sensitivity in emergency response Bridging … developing macro level conflict analysis through local perspectives

‘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 million. More … overwhelming. Children play no part in the conflict

Parliament’s Syria debate must include impact on vulnerable children

A debate on a motion backing the principle of military action in Syria is under way this afternoon in the Houses of Parliament.
the ones who suffer disproportionately in conflict.