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Building hope
It’s just two years since Typhoon Haiyan, one of the deadliest typhoons ever recorded, slammed into Leyte province in the Philippines. Now in the rebuilding process, we spoke to some of the families benefiting from World Vision's help - where ensuring houses that withstand future disasters is a huge priority.
to learn more about our risk reduction and climate change adaptation work.
World Vision is responding to a powerful 7.9 earthquake
World Vision is responding to a powerful 7.9 earthquake that struck Nepal early Saturday morning.
the lead agency in Disaster Management and Climate Change Adaptation task group. For media
Sendai conference leaves vital needs of the world’s most vulnerable people
Sendai conference leaves vital needs of world’s most vulnerable as talks are marked by dragging impasses.
precedent for the two upcoming agreements on climate change and sustainable development later this year.
Action 2015: Children must not be forgotten
World Vision UK has today urged world leaders to consider the plight of vulnerable children in conflict areas.
inequality and climate change ahead of two crucial summits in New York and …
Ethiopia and BandAid 30 years on
Tomorrow marks BandAid's 30 year anniversary of the 'Feed the World' recording. Last month, we arranged a trip for BBC reporter Mike Wooldridge to return to the Antsokia Valley in Ethiopia, the place where he and Michael Buerk traveled with World Vision 30 years ago. The dramatic broadcast and the suffering they brought into the spotlight inspired Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to record the original Band Aid single.
El Nino Update
In 2016, the recurring El Niño phenomenon is expected to have its strongest effect for 50 years. The 2015-2016 El Niño may have passed peak season, but its influence will continue to be felt through weather systems across the world and throughout the year.
This kind of crisis is likely to worsen as climate change intersects with the increasing frequency of
Publications
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in the 2030 Agenda for …
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.
and climate change in a safe learning environment
Internal Environment
that intimately affect their livelihoods. Climate change has the potential to seriously undermine
Uganda
communities in adapting to challenges of climate change. World Vision’s work began in Uganda in
Uganda
communities in adapting to challenges of climate change. World Vision’s work began in Uganda in
Bangladesh
drastic rise in sea levels predicted due to climate change has the potential to displace almost 20
Bangladesh
drastic rise in sea levels predicted due to climate change has the potential to displace almost 20
Emergency Response
About this Christian charity, with a history timeline. World Vision work to bring hope to millions as a sign of God's unconditional love.
Will the river run dry?
Steve Richards, our Children’s Communication Specialist, shares a story told to him by a village elder on his trip to Niger about the dried up river that he recalls in full flow.
with them. The reason of this may be climate change as said by the educated
ENOUGH FOOD FOR EVERYONE IF
IF Campaign 2013: World Vision joins 100 major Charities to Tackle world hunger trap
needing to use food banks has risen sharply. Climate change is making things even worse. The
Photo Blog – Children protecting communities against natural disasters
Today is International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, and here at World Vision we have been teaching children around the world about the importance of knowing what to do when disaster strikes.
Here is a snapshot of what children are learning from World Vision, from Mongolia to Haiti and beyond.
timely. The theme of the congress was about climate change and environmental
World Vision backs call to put children first
World Vision welcomes Labour’s re-affirmation that it backs creating a new law to uphold a decades-old pledge that 0.7% of Britain’s Gross National Income is spent on aid.
My 40th Birthday in Senegal
Today was my 40th birthday. I remember my Mum and Dad heading out to dinner to celebrate Mum’s 40th, when I was just 11. They seemed so old! I don’t feel old at all, and funnily enough, I no longer think they are either. Today I shared my birthday with an elderly Village Chief in a remote village in Senegal, a village that his father established in 1957. He reminisced with me about the good old days. And, I met some confident Senegalese children who had a different tale to tell! This is indeed a suitable 40th birthday story…
not least due to the impact of climate change. But vast inroads have been