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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.

A Tale of Two Catastrophes

Our CEO, Justin Byworth, reflects on the combine tragedies unfolding halfway around the world from each other: the enormous natural disaster in the Philippines and the man-made atrocities of the Syrian Crisis. How do we support children, communities and staff to have the greatest impact?

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.

The Night I Saw Death

World Vision UK CEO, Justin Byworth, tells a haunting tale from his recent visit to Lebanon.

World Vision Response to the Daily Telegraph

A statement from World Vision UK concerning today's article in the Daily Telegraph about aid money in Syria.

Syria crisis - a time of tears

9 months after his last visit, Justin Byworth is back in Beiruit and describes firsthand what Syria’s descent means for its mothers and fathers, sons and daughters.
Justin Byworth is back in Beiruit and describes firsthand

‘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.

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.

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.

Queen’s Speech 2013: World Vision UK’s reaction

World Vision UK’s reaction to the 2013 Queen’s Speech which has just been delivered, setting out the UK Government’s legislative plans for the next year.

‘Real concern’ over reports that aid legislation may be dropped from Queen’s Speech

Aid agency World Vision UK is voicing concerns over reports that a government commitment to meet a 43-year old promise on foreign aid may not be enshrined in law.

Today’s Budget promise will save lives

International children’s charity World Vision UK has applauded the British Government for standing by its commitment to spend 0.7% of the UK’s Gross National Income on international aid.

DEC announces Syria Crisis Appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee is launching an appeal for people affected by the conflict in Syria. The announcement follows a dramatic deterioration in the humanitarian situation since the beginning of the year.

Children bear brunt of Syria fighting as refugee numbers top one million

As the number of refugees fleeing Syria tops one million, children are bearing the brunt as the situation worsens, warns World Vision. Almost two years since the start of conflict in Syria, and the numbers of refugees fleeing the country has reached one million, much sooner than anyone predicted.