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Peace offensive is needed to end conflict in Syria, says World Vision

As the threat of military intervention looms, aid agency World Vision says all actors need to push forward with a peace offensive for children.
been saying that this conflict needs to stop. Thousands of children have … conflict has shown humanity at its worst. Its … children are disproportionately affected by conflict and future generations are forced to live

A letter to Muna, for our birthday

After meeting baby Muna while visiting our work in Jordan, the poignancy of their shared birthdays lead World Vision International's Meg to write an open letter about how inadequately she can answer the questions the crisis raises.
can you say to a child who knows nothing but conflict and has never known her … two of her brothers had been killed in the conflict. Her children are now frightened of planes

Painful memories

Like a lot of boys his age, Abdurrahman, 9, from Syria imitates sounds. Today, he is imitating the sound of rockets.
of my childhood in a country torn apart by conflicts and

Syrian refugee crisis stretching aid effort to its limits say aid agencies

Many Syrian refugees living outside camps across countries in the region are losing out on the help they desperately need, according to five international aid agencies today.

'Step into Africa' at South Bank

Hettie, a very passionate young lady who works on World Vision's experiential initiative, 'Step into Africa' shares her thoughts on the exhibit.
living in a country torn apart by war and conflict. Our experiential event in

Director of the World Food Programme visits the DRC and World Vision’s programme

Following a three-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), Ertharin Cousin, accompanied by the Governor of the North Kivu Province visited Mugunga I, a site which hosts more than 55,000 Congolese people.
territories surrounding Goma due to recent conflict and atrocities committed by the numerous

Children 'scared for the future' as Syria crisis takes toll on neighbouring countries

Communities in Lebanon are at 'breaking point' as refugees fleeing deadly violence in neighbouring Syria continue to pour into the country - putting children further at risk, aid agency World Vision warns today.
are facing unbearable pressure. As the Syria conflict

World Vision welcomes £50m UK support to Lebanon as refugee numbers soar

Today the UK’s Secretary of State for International Development announced that that the UK will allocate £50 million to help both Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Lebanese people affected by the crisis.

Basic nutrition efforts risk being ‘sidelined’ in war-torn countries

Major progress in tackling child malnutrition in some of the world’s toughest countries could be thrown into jeopardy because military and security funding is taking precedence over basic child nutrition, the IF Coalition warns today.
Helpless highlights that countries marred by conflict or fragility have some of the highest rates … malnutrition kills many more children than conflict. We ignore this at children’s peril

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.
unthinkable loss as a result of the Syrian conflict. Just an hour after he was

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Sponsor a boy with World Vision and change a life of a child forever. Become a child sponsor and make a real difference to a child in need.
neglect and abuse. Boys with guns In some conflicts armed groups have systematically recruited … neglect and abuse. Boys with guns In some conflicts armed groups have systematically recruited

Sponsor a child in Uganda

Sponsor a child in Uganda and stop them from going hungry, without access to education & healthcare. Sponsorship also helps raise awareness of HIV.
The country is recovering from years of conflict which has sadly affected the lives of many … The country is recovering from years of conflict and the terrible affects

Sponsor a child in Africa

a safe space to play in areas affected by conflict. Please sponsor a child in Africa and save

Sponsor a child in East Africa

a safe space to play in areas affected by conflict. Please sponsor a child in Africa and save

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.
protection issues related to disaster and conflict must be recognized as a particular risk to

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information. If there is any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and rules

Somalia conference in London focuses on protecting women and children

Efforts to tackle sexual violence have been highlighted at a major international conference on Somalia’s future.

World Vision's Emergency Work

Help World Vision to respond quickly to disasters, as soon as they strike. By being prepared we can save more lives of children in the world’s hardest places.
emergency assistance to communities hit by conflict or natural

Raw Hope

Raw Hope is an initiative from World Vision, which has been set up to save and protect children in the world’s most dangerous places.
Raw Hope HELP CHILDREN FLEEING CONFLICT AND DISASTER By supporting Raw … most vulnerable. Communities torn apart by conflict and violence. Refugee camps where children

Syria Crisis Appeal

The conflict in Syria is entering its seventh year. As tens of thousands flee Aleppo while the fragile ceasefire holds, we urgently need your help to support deeply traumatised children making their escape. Young children and babies are the most vulnerable. We need your help. Please donate now.