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The many things my child needs
What was the last thing your child needed? This New Year, World Vision asks bloggers to think about the most recent thing their children needed.
In Niger they have food crises. Malnutrition leads to permanent health problems and
Life with El Niño in Latin America | World Vision UK
The El Niño weather phenomenon is affecting countries across Latin America, including Bolivia and Honduras. Crops are failing and communities are being split. Read one family’s story with World Vision.
than the obvious hunger and danger of malnutrition. When families can’t feed themselves or make
9.2 million people require urgent humanitarian support as West African conflict intensifies
World Vision is urging the international community to respond to the worsening humanitarian crisis caused by fighting in the Lake Chad Basin of West Africa, as latest figures show that over 21 million people are facing food shortages.
Aleppo: 100,000 children in Aleppo need urgent aid
World Vision is preparing to distribute much-needed medical supplies in eastern Aleppo, as the city endures another round of heavy fighting. Thousands have fled, with a quarter of a million in need of urgent help.
out of food meaning children are at risk of malnutrition.
Basa community update photos 2016
and notice any signs of malnutrition
Hunger in Zimbabwe | Elida’s story of El Nino
This year’s poor rains and drought from El Nino have greatly affected the lives of 12-year old Elida, her two brothers, Christopher, 21, William, 16, and their grandmother, Emma. With the help of World Vision, Elida and her family have been receiving food packs from our office, provided by child sponsors to reach the most vulnerable families.
UNICEF warns that malnutrition is on the rise in Zimbabwe due to a severe
When the water dries up: Helping Zimbabweans through El Niño
Without thinking, Bert Smit went to wash his hands after a meal. No water came out of the tap. This really hit home how desperate the situation in Zimbabwe has become as El Nino-related drought grips the country. Thankfully, working for World Vision, Bert knew the difference we are making...
without harm. UNICEF warns that malnutrition is on the rise in Zimbabwe due to a severe
Challenges in Niger | preserving childhood through sponsorship
World Vision Niger's Associate Director writes about the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Niger, and describes how sponsors and donors are helping create the ripples of change that will preserve childhoods.
malnutrition among children has reached the emergency
World Vision UK hosts local sponsors for children in Niger
World Vision yesterday hosted six Milton Keynes residents who sponsor children in Niger to discuss the charity’s work in the drought-stricken West African country.
are reportedly in dire need of food aid with malnutrition rates in children among the highest in the
World Vision calls for more political commitment and funds to end global hunger at Rio summit
The international aid charity, World Vision warns that three million children will die every year unless governments take far-reaching action to prevent malnutrition.
action to prevent malnutrition. Calls by the world’s largest children …
Children out of school and at work as hunger deepens in Southern Africa, finds report
El Niño is having a devastating impact on children in the Southern Africa region, forcing many into early marriage, child labour and dropping out of school, reveals a report by three leading aid agencies released today.
Statement in response to the escalating violence in South Sudan
Heavy fighting is rocking the capital, Juba, following a flare-up in escalating violence that coincided with world's newest nation marking its fifth year of independence.
Five Voices | Perspectives from South Sudan
Yesterday, on July 9, Juba’s hot and dusty roads were filled with people from across the country commemorating five years since South Sudan declared its independence. We took some time beforehand to speak to children and parents about how the last few years have shaped the country and the lives of its people...
kidnap and malnutrition. You can help to keep children safe and fed
"In South Sudan, we help keep children alive" | Life in a camp in South Sudan
South Sudan marks its 5th anniversary of independence today, on 9 July. However, the young nation faces many challenges and fresh fighting erupted in and around the capital in the past days. Children continue to suffer the most, as many have lost family members over the years and have fled their homes.
kidnap and malnutrition. Find out how you can help to keep children
A future full of hope for Pamela and her friends
malnutrition was a fact of life. They would often become
Princess Charlotte’s first birthday | The view from Sierra Leone
As the media ramps up its coverage ahead of Princess Charlotte's first birthday tomorrow, Desiree Stewart, our Child Health Programmes Adviser, is reminded of another healthy little girl she met last week in Sierra Leone.
as well as hunger and malnutrition. In Sierra
South Sudan urged to hold onto peace or risk losing another generation to war
As South Sudan’s opposition leader Riek Machar returns to country’s capital Juba for the first time since a civil war erupted more than two years ago, World Vision has warned that the country risks losing another generation of children to war, unless the country holds onto the latest opportunity to have peace.
increase of children suffering from severe malnutrition due to fighting and lack of
Fleeing fire in Malakal: Aban's story
On 9 July 2011 South Sudan gained independence after a long period of upset and turbulence, and families were looking forward to a return to peace. Barely two years later in December 2013 however, thousands fled their homes as sectarian violence spread, and spent the first of many Christmas’ on the run. For some, the violence has even followed them to the camps where they sought refuge; on 18 February 2016, 70% of the UN Protection of Civilians site in Malakal burnt to the ground. In this blog, we share the story of 13-year-old Aban, who had been living in Malakal since 2013.
kidnap and malnutrition. And as we saw in
Fragility & Resilience
World Vision works with communities to help them help themselves by becoming more resilient to natural & man-made disasters.
Willing the Rains: Zimbabwe affected by drought and climate change
Sibonisiwe is a mother from the Gwanda district of Zimbabwe. Affected by the relentless drought that has been brought on by climate change and El Nino, Sibonisiwe cannot harvest crops and has little drinking water. She tells us that she is often left feeling exhausted and dizzy as she tries to take care of her young family and her sick husband.
in urgent need of treatment due to severe malnutrition. As our work continues to help the