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Dying for children - motherhood in South Sudan

For most women, the birth of a child is a happy event, but for many women in South Sudan it can be life-threatening. In a region blighted by civil war, proper medical provision for mothers can be problematic. We met Irma, a nurse on a maternity ward who sees daily the difficulties faced by young mothers such as Nyanut and Nyankiir.
pregnant and has just been diagnosed with malaria and a blood infection. She is burning with a … pregnant the first time she contracted malaria. Not only is she lucky to be

Southern African Floods: World Vision begins response efforts

World Vision responds as over 600,000 people are affected and threats of waterborne diseases loom.

Ebola Crisis Update

Now that Sierra Leone is Ebola Free, we look back at the outbreak and ahead to what still needs to be done.
pneumonia and malaria. Close to 40 per cent of children were

BBC crew returns to Ethiopia, 30 years after historic broadcast

World Vision is back in Ethiopia as we mark the 30th anniversary of Michael Buerk & Mike Wooldridge’s harrowing and moving reports.
I got sick with malaria and

World leaders must act now before Ebola spirals out of control

As UK hosts Ebola conference, World Vision and partners welcome the strong commitment demonstrated by many Governments so far in responding to the crisis
treatable and preventable illnesses such as malaria and diarrhoea are claiming hundreds of

Planning for our children’s future

Geeta Bandi-Philips, World Vision UK's External Relations Manager reflects on the Post 2015 policy debates, and how World Vision can help shape the conversation to achieve the best future possible for the world's children.
malaria and HIV and AIDS. Now as the MDGs come to

World Refugee Day: "Millions Need Assistance"

Today is world refugee day - a day where we are reminded of the cruel reality and hardship refugees face on a daily basis. Fleeing from violence with often nothing but clothes on the backs, families share their sense of powerlessness.
and diarrhea and are prone to catching malaria because they are living in very basic

World Vision helps fight TB in Somaliland

World Vision has partnered with the World Health Organisation (WHO), Somaliland government, and other agencies to establish the first specialised treatment centre for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

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.
diseases including malaria and Zika. The 2016 El Niño has

I was a World Vision Sponsored Child

We met Abu a couple of weeks ago at the World Vision ambassador training. He was one of the people who decided to give up his time to talk to his local community about the work of World Vision. As soon as he stood up and started speaking, we knew he had an amazing story to tell. Abu’s journey with World Vision truly inspired us and we would like to share his story with you too:
year during the rainy season I suffered from malaria. When I got … feared the month of July as that is when the malaria comes. When I got

Bill Clinton & Chelsea see clean water saving lives in Rwanda

Through the eyes of children, parents and teachers, former US President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton got a personal look at the toll of unsafe water, as part of his visit to Groupe Scholaire Camp Kanombe primary school in Kigali.
and malaria combined. World Vision and Procter

What do healthcare and education look like in Uganda?

Two of our wonderful sponsors, Chris and Jon, recently visited Uganda and they have written a couple of blogs to share their experiences with you. In their first blog today, Chris tells us about a health clinic she had special interest in as a retired nurse and then Jon tells us about the impact World Vision has had (and is having) on two primary schools in the area.
outside in the sun. He was just getting over malaria but he still looked pretty unwell... He … treatment. He warned us of the dangers of malaria and suggested we apply plenty of insect

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.
reducing the spread of malaria and of HIV. We have also provided … reducing the spread of malaria and of HIV.

Sponsor a child in Tanzania

Sponsor a child in Tanzania and help provide vital access to much needed nutrition, education & healthcare, including raising HIV awareness.
Malaria is the biggest killer of children aged

Sponsor a child in Senegal

Sponsor a child in Senegal today and help provide clean, safe water, food, healthcare & education for children and their communities.
five are chronically malnourished. Malaria and diarrhea also threaten … malaria and diarrhoea are common. … malaria and diarrhoea are common.