A dangerous necessity

For World Toilet Day, Annila Harris travelled to the Bhojpur community in east India to see many of the issues that people face when going to the toilet. Mainly driven by poverty, the practice of defecating in an open field is having an adverse effect on health - particularly for pregnant women, older people and children.

Mothers coming together

As we approach six-months since the earthquake that shook Nepal, Media Specialist Carina Wint has spent a week in one of the hardest hit regions near Kathmandu, seeing how our work in the area has inspired a group of mothers to start their own centre - caring for orphaned and trafficked children.
to Kathmandu and then transported on to India and other countries. In times of

Heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar and India trigger flooding

Devastation caused by flooding in Myanmar is set to worsen in coming weeks, World Vision has warned. Nearly 172,000 people have been affected in Myanmar and 40 people reportedly killed. In India, 119,000 people have taken shelter in the 966 relief camps the government has set up. The death toll in India has reached 39.
the government has set up. The death toll in India has reached 39. Rain has been falling … and Bengal in India. Win Zin … can only be accessed by helicopter. The Indian government has said that so far

Nepal Earthquake: World Vision first responders to get a first look at remote villages hit by quake

Today World Vision teams began coordinating aid efforts to assist those impacted by the 7.8 magnitude quake that struck Nepal.
including in neighboring India and Bangladesh

Child safety online

In this digital world it is becoming easier to share and find information at the click of a button. The ability to answer those niggling questions, find the best deal or connect with friends quickly is a revelation. But for all the advantages it brings, the internet does have another side. Protecting yourself - and those you care about - online is easier if you follow a few simple rules.

A decade on - the Boxing Day tsunami

A decade ago today, a massive undersea earthquake triggered a tsunami that affected 12 countries and took the lives of more than 230,000 people. In response to the disaster World Vision launched its largest ever relief operation across five countries simultaneously. Ten years on, we’ve gathered a collection of stories from staff and survivors to tell you the tale of destruction, loss, and rebuilding.

Supporter Blogs

Back to School in India

As children across the UK return to school this week, we reflect on the stories of sponsored children living in countries where something we take for granted is far from certain. World Vision believes that primary education is both a basic right of every child, and the surest way to help a poor community lift itself out of poverty. But in the world’s poorest areas, education is often overlooked.
to learn have seen her join World Vision India’s forums for the disabled. She is an … India. A few years ago her parents were

"I Could Make Six Bracelets In A Day": The Life Of A Child Worker

Sonali started making jewellery at the age of five in order to support her family. Today's blog from our colleague in India shows us how your support helped share Saonali's journey from working crafting jewellery to going to school.

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