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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 productive future after missing out on an education for so long.

Back To School In The Philippines

As the new year broke, many children who had been out of school since Typhoon Haiyan hit have been able to return to lessons for the first time.
so children can continue their vital education. By Crislyn … major concern was being able to finish her education after her school was destroyed in the storm

Meeting Srey Da in Cambodia

Our child sponsor, Eric is a Professor of Social Work and has written a technical blog about his visit to Cambodia.
as well as other parts of Asia. Limited educational … educational facility to help teach young children

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.
donor and public support to fund critical education and protection programmes to lift Syrian

Elizabeth McGovern Describes Seeing World Vision's Work in Sierra Leone

World Vision Artist Ambassador Elizabeth McGovern appears in the Sunday Telegraph describing the moment she first met the child she sponsors in Sierra Leone.
and enjoys good health and an education. We work with all people to do this

Meeting Juan Carlos in the mountains of Bolivia

Reka is responsible for arranging all of our supporters' trips to see their sponsored children, so she felt it only right that she take the trip out to see her own sponsored child to understand just what it felt like to see the faces of the community she's helping.
lot of school equipment was given to provide education for the children. After his welcome … them for their wool and meat. They value education and always make sure all three children

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 education and face greater challenges in meeting these

Child Friendly Spaces

Child Friendly Spaces play such an important role in our emergency response. These spaces are for chidlren to play, have fun with other children in a safe environment - they also allow parents to continue work repairing and rebuilding with the peace of mind that their children are safe.
educational

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Child Friendly Spaces being set up in Northern Cebu to give children a place to play, learn, and recover

On this, the 69th annual Universal Children’s Day, World Vision has begun setting up its dedicated ‘safe spaces’ for children affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
Child Friendly Spaces can include educational

Syria Crisis Update

Syria country information - find out the latest World Vision UK news for Syria, including the latest on the Syria crisis
education and basic health services are the biggest … being injured and lost education. All of this is expected to have a … children. Syrian education grant

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.
said the money will support their children's education. We also supported communities to develop an … education and livelihoods

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.
their daughters. Evidence shows that education plays a key role in delaying the age of … access to safe education is often the only feasible alternative.

'Sally's place' s a living memorial to our beloved daughter

Raymond and Barbara are an amazing couple with a heart-warming story. They have turned their loss into a living memorial in one of the poorest communities in South Africa. Here is their story:

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:
and at the same time I was trying to get an education. In my spare … study as much as I wanted. My interest for education increased dramatically.

Hope in the midst of terror

Have you ever wondered what happens after World Vision projects close? Do the community keep up the good work we started together 15 years before? Hilary, a member of staff from World Vision UK travelled to Kenya to find out:
previously used to check the health and education status of sponsored children. Every three … able to grow more food for their families. Education The increase in population in the area has

Think of World Vision next time you eat a packet of crisps...

3-year sponsor Peter recently visited his sponsored child in Armenia for the second time and came back with some reflections on sponsorship, World Vision's work and carb-rich snacks.
education and economic opportunities for children and

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.
easy to overlook the importance of education. Some of these children have already been … A generation on pause I worry that without education these children will be a forgotten

Why We Need to Close the Gap

World Vision's Global Campaigns Advisor, Ben Grierson-Hill, explains why he's so invested in this year's #ClosetheGap campaign and why the Millennium Development Goals are too important to ignore.
awareness on the health risks and providing education and training to offer alternative … but with no access to an education or training growing … Rajnat girls turn to sex work. Without an education she can’t get another