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Famine Looms as Cholera Strikes the Children of South Sudan

Our CEO, Justin, was in South Sudan last week to see first-hand the wide-ranging and life-threatening effects of the conflict that has raged across the country. In his blog he reflects on the impact of conflict on children who should never have to experience the fear in which they live.
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Aid agencies hail unprecedented UN vote as potential lifeline for Syrians

A UN Security Council resolution passed today, which directly authorizes the delivery of aid to Syrians across borders and conflict lines, is a diplomatic breakthrough that must translate into real change on the ground, according to a coalition of 34 non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

South Sudan: Not the Independence Day Celebration Anyone Hoped For

The situation is South Sudan is worsening. While the country marks the 3rd anniversary of its independence, nearly half the population is in need of urgent assistance. This is not the Independence Day anyone hoped for.
tightly on the muddy ground of Malakal. World Vision UK is working with other aid organisations to

Charity says UK can learn from success stories in Africa, following today’s launch of Parliamentary FGM report

World Vision UK welcomes today's parliamentary report “Female genital mutilation: the case for a national action plan”.
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South Sudan Refugee Appeal

Over 500 000 children have been made homeless by conflict in South Sudan. Hungry and afraid, they are struggling to survive in makeshift camps. Please give now to provide emergency food, water and medical care

Ride to the Rock: Ian’s Odyssey

Earlier this month, Ian rode 2,117 miles in 8 days with 8 fellow bikers from the UK to Gibraltar and back again to raise money for World Vision. Read his diaries from the trip and learn why he put u pwith the heat, the pain and the gorgeous views...
Ian Turvey is Central Services Manager at World Vision UK. On Saturday 14

Hope Grows For Survivors of Sexual Violence

Following the summit on sexual violence in London a couple of weeks ago our own Sarah Pickwick shares her own experience of meeting victims and her dreams that the work World Vision does to support them may, one day, be entirely unnecessary.
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Youth Delegates: "Sexual Violence Should Not Be A Taboo Issue"

World Vision Youth Delegates Babra, Espe and Suad share their stories to help end sexual violence in conflict.

World Vision delegate at Sexual Violence Summit: "Enough talking - time to act"

Now that the voices of victims’ of war-time rape have been heard loud and clear during the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence, the world has a duty to act.

Ten Million Trees: World Vision at BBC Gardeners' World Live

The second in a trilogy of blog posts from award-winning garden designer John Warland about the second in a trilogy of gardens depicting the recovery in Ethiopia following the 1984 famine and how World Vision helped it happen.

Ten Million Trees: World Vision at BBC Gardeners' World Live

The second in a trilogy of blog posts from award-winning garden designer John Warland about the second in a trilogy of gardens depicting the recovery in Ethiopia following the 1984 famine and how World Vision helped it happen.

Angela's Story: "Enough is enough."

At this week’s Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict we’ll be promoting the voice of one survivor whose road to London is one of both heartbreaking pain and heart-warming recovery.
World Vision UK Angela Atim was a happy schoolgirl from … says World Vision UK CEO Justin Byworth.

Survivor of wartime sexual violence to address major summit in London

A former Ugandan schoolgirl abducted from her classroom and subjected to years of sexual violence by the Lords’ Resistance Army is to urge world governments to step up their efforts to stamp out rape as a weapon of war.
  World Vision UK CEO Justin Byworth … World Vision UK’s child rights

Time To Act: Ending Sexual Violence In Conflict

On the eve of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, our senior child rights policy advisor, Erica, shares her personal experiences that highlight just how important the summit is for everyone involved.
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"The Joy Of Sponsorship Is For All Of Us"

What does child sponsorship mean to the children and communities who benefit? 10-year-old Beatrice explains more eloquently than we ever could, along with her parents who help us realised that there is so much more to sponsorship than helping a single child: "Hunger and water-borne diseases are a think of the past [in our community]."

Turning a Valley of Death Into an Oasis of Life

Last year Nick Weston travelled to Ethiopia with us to see the enormous progress that had been made in the 30 years since the famine struck. As we launch our Grow Hope campaign, he reflects on what he saw and how World Vision has delivered hope to millions of people.

Festivals & Partnerships

World Vision is proud to be exhibiting at various festivals and exhibitions. Please do come and visit our stand to find out more!

How Does Living Below The Line Impact Every Part Of Our Lives?

World Vision Ambassador, Sue Tinney, reveals in her Live Below The Line diary just how hard it really is to live on less than £1 a day for food, as millions of people around the world do every single day.
World Vision UK Sponsor Ambassador Day One I was anxious