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140 children killed in Democratic Republic of Congo since June, urgent response needed

More than 100 children have been killed in combat since June in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and an urgent response is needed to prevent an escalation of violence, international aid agency World Vision warns today.
picture of life for children affected by conflict in the Kasai region of the DRC. Last … a focus on supporting children affected by conflict. With its new office in

700 #BearsOnStairs at St Paul's Cathedral highlight South Sudanese refugee crisis

700 teddy bears visit St Paul's Cathedral to raise awareness of the South Sudanese child refugees who have fled to Uganda.
to hunger and conflict in South … separated and at risk children fleeing conflict in South Sudan by crossing the border into

New family, new hope: how South Sudan's refugee children are looking to the future

Ben and his wife Beatrice were forced to flee Juba, the capital of South Sudan, with their six children when fighting broke out last year. Now, they’ve become foster parents to five other refugee children who came to Uganda alone after their parents were killed.

How three young boys survived South Sudan’s conflict alone

James, Stephen and David fled South Sudan alone when their parents were killed. They are now among more than half a million kids now living in Uganda's refugee settlements.

South Sudan's Refugees: Eva's Story

Just 16 years old, Eva, from South Sudan, is three months pregnant. Still a child, she should be going to school, playing with friends and without a care in the world. Sadly, instead she is terrified of what the future will hold.

Confict-related trauma: the devastating effect of war on South Sudan's refugee children

More than 150,000 child refugees in mass settlements in northern Uganda require therapy after fleeing violence in neighbouring South Sudan, experts say.
to highlight the devastating effect the conflict in South Sudan is having on the nation’s … scars. They may carry mental scars from the conflict for the rest of their lives.

Bears on Stairs

700 children flee conflict in South Sudan and cross over the border into Uganda every week. Alone, sick or separated from their parents. Stand with the children #BearsOnStairs.
South Sudan Refugee Appeal Conflict and a terrible famine in South Sudan have … 700 children flee conflict in South Sudan and cross over the border

Training programmes enable women to send their children to school in South Sudan

Susanna has become part of the weekly educational lessons and is a registered member of World Vision's cash for training programme. She received a monthly allowance to purchase food for her family and invest in a business.

World Vision fears for the safety of children trapped in Mosul

International children’s charity World Vision has today warned that children in Mosul may be used as human shields as fighting escalates in the Iraqi city.
been working with children throughout this conflict. Many children have been stuck in their

The Hidden Legacy of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Barely a week goes by that we do not hear new reports of sexual violence in war zones – in South Sudan, Syria, Nigeria, Myanmar, Iraq and elsewhere. Sometimes these include the stories of survivors who have fought for justice, who are suffering stigma in their communities for the crime committed against them, who are struggling to rebuild their lives.
doing to help those affected by violence in conflict. Barely a week goes by that we do not hear … of sexual violence committed during armed conflict

Sleeping into death - the cost of drought in Kenya

Baby Akusi was showing visible signs of wasting when she was brought to the clinic in Turkana County, Kenya. Her mother, Lomukuny, was worried by her orange hair and diarrhoea
living through drought and conflict. Children like … a nightmare. Drought has bred conflict over

Thousands of Filipino children traumatised by fighting in Marawi

International children’s charity World Vision, has warned that thousands of children have been left shell-shocked and traumatised by continuous fighting in the Phillipines city of Marawi.
children have been displaced by the conflict that has been raging since the end of May.

The Universality of playing

Following a recent trip to a refugee camp in Niger, our Senior Conflict Advisor Sarah Pickwick reflects on how our Child Friendly Spaces give children a sense of normality and allow them to be children again.
Senior Conflict Advisor Following a recent trip to a … our Senior Conflict Advisor Sarah Pickwick reflects on how our … and 28 million driven from their homes by conflict. The camp we’re in is called Sayam

Staggering number of unaccompanied South Sudanese child refugees in Uganda

The number South Sudanese child refugees traveling alone to seek sanctuary in neighbouring Uganda has risen to alarming levels, World Vision has warned.
World Vision experts warn that unless the conflict in South Sudan … new arrivals and they bear the brunt of the conflict in South Sudan. All in

World Vision UK backs Global Day of Prayer to End Famine

World Vision UK is backing a global prayer day aimed at mobilising millions of Christians to act to prevent the mass starvation of children and their communities in Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen and Nigeria.
Christians are urged to pray for peace where conflict is driving the crisis and to take

Other Past Emergencies Update

Help World Vision to respond quickly to disasters, as soon as they strike.
families affected by the crisis. MALI CONFLICT May and June 2015 saw renewed fighting … displaced throughout the country since the conflict began in 2012. According to

World Vision joins NGOs in support of 0.7% UK foreign aid commitments

The UK’s leading NGOs are calling on all major political parties to honour the nation’s legal promise to spend 0.7% of gross national income on aid, and extend the UKs leadership in promoting stability, fairness and prosperity around the world.
feed South Sudanese refugees who have fled conflict The UK’s leading NGOs are calling on all

Brussels Conference: World Vision welcomes progress, but urges protection for Syrian children

International children’s charity World Vision has today urged for concrete action to protect Syria’s children following a major international conference with world leaders in Brussels.
but concrete actions by all involved in the conflict must now follow so that this assistance can … children in all six years of the Syrian conflict was recorded in 2016. In October and

A $4 meal for a taste of home

For Mayssa, a Syrian mother displaced by conflict, the $4 dollars she rations for each meal is enough to give her three children a little taste of home. What would you be able to make with $4?

Brussels Conference: World Vision warns children are fighting the war in Syria

International children’s charity World Vision has today warned that the recruitment of children into militia is rising in war-torn Syria.
against children in all six years of the conflict was recorded in 2016. In October and … and were committed by all parties to the conflict. At least 3.7 million Syrian children