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"The moment of meeting was very special"

This week's blog is a sponsor visit story 'with a twist' as Artist Ambassador Paul Ewing reflects on visiting his sponsored child, Chanthorn, in Cambodia. We're very grateful for Paul and all the time and energy he spends as an artist ambassador, and thank him for sharing his story.
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World Vision UK welcomes first prosecution under the Female Genital Mutilation Act

The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that Dr Dhanuson Dharmasena and Hasan Mohamed will appear before magistrates at Westminster Magistrates Court in April. They will be charged relating to a medical procedure performed in a London hospital in 2012.
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World Vision helps fight TB in Somaliland

World Vision has partnered with the World Health Organisation (WHO), Somaliland government, and other agencies to establish the first specialised treatment centre for multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
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No Fairy Tale: Can the Children of Syria Ever Find a Happy Ending?

Lara Ghaoui from World Vision Lebanon has been present since the outbreak of fighting in Syria 3 years ago. She shares all that she's seen along the way and asks 'When will this end?'

Priceless Coloured Paper: Why Child-Friendly Spaces Are Vital For Recovery

Once the immediate aftermath of a major emergency like Typhoon Haiyan has past, there is still a huge amount of work to be done, not least in getting the people affected back on their feet. World Vision's child-friendly spaces help children like Harvy to find ways to express themselves and discuss their fears in a safe and supportive environment.

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More than eight out of ten children who fled Syria exposed to violence in new communities

Three Years On: Is There Any Hope for the Children of Syria?

World Vision communicator Meg Sattler reflects on three years of conflict and an overwhelming feeling that nobody cares. But we know that people do, and she tells us "A global effort for peace is not impossible."

What Does A Lost Generation Mean For The Children Of Syria

Our CEO Justin Byworth reflects on the people he met and the stories he heard while visiting Lebanon in the lead up to the 3rd anniversary of the Syria crisis. He explains why we must stand with the children of Syria and take action to help bring peace.
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World Vision supports United Nations campaign to end recruitment of child soldiers by 2016

The United Nations campaign, Children Not Soldiers, is galvanising support to end and prevent national security forces using children as soldiers by the year 2016.
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"That was me when I was younger" - reflections on an encounter in Lebanon

When Heidi met Mais in a refugee camp in Lebanon she was surprised to find a bubbly, friendly young woman facing a new life outside her home country. But that doesn't mean Mais doesn't fully understand the reality of the situation she finds herself in.

World Vision welcomes Asda and P&G’s Safe Drinking Water Programme

Global humanitarian charity World Vision today welcomes British supermarket Asda and consumer goods company P&G’s effort to bring 75 million days’ worth of clean drinking water to communities in the developing world.
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